Rajkumar Korram (b. 1971, Bastar, Chhattisgarh) is a contemporary artist, cultural practitioner, and community leader whose work explores the intersections of indigenous knowledge systems, collective memory, and ecological narratives. A founding member and current President of the Dialogue Interactive Artists Association (DIAA) in Kopaweda, Kondagaon, Korram has been instrumental in fostering collaborations between artists and tribal communities in Bastar for over two decades.
Korram’s practice extends beyond the studio into the social and political realities of his region. His long-term collaborative projects such as Chawal ki Kahani, Pilla Gudi, and Nalpar bring together traditional knowledge holders, craftspeople, and contemporary artists to create participatory platforms for dialogue and creative exchange. He has also been an active participant in the Samvad series of seminars, which explore critical discourses in tribal and contemporary art practices.
Rajkumar Korram has exhibited his work extensively in India and internationally. Key exhibitions include Starting from the Desert: Ecologies on the Edge at the 2nd Yinchuan Biennale, China (2018), Edge of Desire: Recent Art in India (2004–07), which toured globally, and Modes of Parallel Practice — an interactive project with Navjot Altaf and Bhanumati Padamsee showcased in India and at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Japan. He also participated in Communication: Channels for Hope (1997–98), curated by Raiji Kuroda.
Recognized for his contributions to culture and community, Korram has been honored with the Sanskriti Doot Award and the Cultural Ambassador Award by the Samata Sahitya Academy, Chhattisgarh. His work continues to be a vital bridge between grassroots wisdom and global contemporary art discourses.