Born in Mumbai and a graduate of Business management; Kalpana is a self-taught artist,
a collector and gallerist. With her passion for art she started collecting art over years and
eventually in early 2000, set up the prestigious Tao Art Gallery in the heart of Mumbai, which showcases Indian Contemporary Art & has promoted many artists. With Kalpana’s relentless pursuit the gallery has curated shows in India as well as internationally in New York, London, Tokyo and Singapore.

As the founder of the Tao Art Foundation in January 2007, she established an organization
that donates funds for the benefit of art, culture and humanity. The foundation aims at
encouraging young artists and ensuring that they get due recognition in their respective fields. She is passionate about her creative journey with philanthropy.

Chairperson
- Group Satellite

Trustee
- Satellite Foundation
- Tao Foundation
- India First Foundation
- Suraj Singhal Education Trust
- S J Shah Foundation

Member of governing body
- International Institute of Fine Arts

Director
- Academy for Global Education Services Pvt. Ltd.

Kalpana Shah Lives and works in Mumbai.