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{{short description|Indian artist/product designer (born 1967/1968)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Vibhor Sogani
| birth_name = 
| birth_date = {{birth based on age as of date |48|2016|6|17}}
| birth_place = [[Jaipur]], [[Rajasthan]], India
| death_date = 
| death_place =
| education = [[National Institute of Design]]
| occupation = {{Hlist|Artist | [[product designer]]}}
| years_active = 1992–present
| known_for = Sprouts and Kalpavriksha
}}

'''Vibhor Sogani''' (born {{birth based on age as of date |48|2016|6|17|noage=1}})<ref name=IT/> is an Indian artist and [[product designer]]. Born in [[Jaipur]], he has been living and working in New Delhi for the past 25 years.<ref name=TOI>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Jaipurite-who-designed-friendship/articleshow/567350.cms|title=Jaipurite who designed 'friendship'|work=[[The Times of India]]|first1=Prakash |last1=Bhandari |first2=Indranil |last2=Basu|date=18 March 2004|access-date=14 March 2018}}</ref> He has worked on several community art projects, the most notable of them being the Sprouts art installation near the [[AIIMS]] flyover in New Delhi.<ref name=HT>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/heading-into-a-more-art-conscious-future/story-G8MBrFJgt7QHE2iY2zZapK.html|title=Heading into a more art-conscious future?|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|first=Pranav |last=Dixit|date=7 February 2011|access-date=14 March 2018}}</ref><ref name=TT>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1160131/jsp/graphiti/story_66638.jsp|title=A lighter touch|work=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]|first=Susmita |last=Saha|date=31 January 2016|access-date=14 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616030228/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1160131/jsp/graphiti/story_66638.jsp |archive-date=2018-06-16}}</ref><ref name=DH>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/572957/every-individual-carries-bit-mahatma.html|title=Every individual carries a bit of Mahatma in him|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=29 September 2016|access-date=14 March 2018}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Vibhor Sogani was born in [[Jaipur]], Rajasthan. After completing his schooling, he enrolled at the [[National Institute of Design]] in [[Ahmedabad|Ahmadabad]], where he studied [[Industrial Design]] and graduated in 1992.<ref name=IT>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/supplement/story/20160627-in-the-spotlight-vibhor-sogani-future-of-lights-829106-2016-06-17|title=Illumination left its purely functional status over a decade ago. Today, these are fine works of art. Product designer Vibhor Sogani sheds light on these dazzling beauties|work=India Today|first=Ridhi |last=Kale|date=17 June 2016|access-date=14 March 2018}}</ref>

== Career ==
Sogani started his career with furniture division of [[Godrej Group]] in [[Mumbai]] designing the brand's executive-chair range in 1992 for almost a year.<ref name=TT/>

He started his own company, ODD (Office of Design & Development), in 1993 after shifting from Mumbai to Delhi.<ref name=TT/>

In August 2002, Sogani launched his Signature Brand of Lifestyle Accessories under the label Studio Vibhor Sogan,<ref name=TT/> and had his first solo design show at [[India Habitat Centre]], New Delhi. Until 2005, he was involved in his accessories line.<ref name=TT/>

In 2006, Sogani designed a 2100 sq.m pavilion for [[DRDO]] (Defence Research and Development Organization) at the Defexpo with artist Ajoy David, which won the Best Exhibition Design Award.<ref name=BS>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/designing-defences-106021801031_1.html|title=Designing defences|work=Business Standard|first=Nanditta |last=Chibber|date=14 June 2013|access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref>
In 2014, Vibhor Sogani has won the ‘Indian Icon of the Year’ award at Camera, Catwalk, Canvas Singapore.<ref name=APN>{{cite web|url=http://www.apnnews.com/vibhor-sogani-was-honoured-as-the-indian-icon-of-the-year-in-singapore|title=Vibhor Sogani was honoured as The Indian Icon of the year in Singapore|publisher= APN News|date=8 September 2014|access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref> In 2015, Sogani exhibited ‘Mahatma in Me’, a set of stainless steel sculptures, at the [[Mahatma Mandir]] Convention Center in [[Gandhinagar]].<ref name=DH/> The sculptures were created as a tribute to [[Mahatma Gandhi]].<ref name=TH>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Exploring-the-Gandhi-within/article15421096.ece|title=Exploring the Gandhi within|work=The Hindu|first=S. |last=Ravi|date=1 November 2016|access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref><ref name=HT/> The exhibition then made its way to Zimbabwe<ref name=THZ>{{cite web|url=https://www.herald.co.zw/holiday-art-camp-begins-at-gallery|title=Holiday Art Camp begins at Gallery|work=The Herald|date=21 August 2017|access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref> and Tanzania in 2017, where it was hosted in several national galleries.<ref name=TT/><ref name=ACF>{{cite web|url=http://www.artculturefestival.in/mahatma-vibhor-sogani|title=MAHATMA IN ME BY VIBHOR SOGANI|publisher=Art Culture Festival|access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref> Sogani is a member of the Indian Design Council since May 2017.<ref name=IDC>{{cite web|url=http://indiadesigncouncil.org/index.php/members|title=Members|publisher=Indian Design Council|access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref>

== Artworks ==
=== Public art installations ===
"Sprouts": a 40 feet high installation in the heart of New Delhi. It is spread over 6 acres of greens in an area near Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences.<ref name="TH1">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/02/05/stories/2005020514310300.htm|work=[[The Hindu]]|title=New-look flyovers before Commonwealth Games|date=2005-02-05|access-date=15 March 2018}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The installation symbolized a nascent nation, growing and ‘sprouting’ after 60 years of independence.<ref name="HT" /><ref name="NI">{{cite web|url=https://www.nickelinstitute.org/en/NickelMagazine/MagazineHome/AllArchives/2012/Volume27-1/InUseSprouts.aspx|title=Stainless ‘Sprouts’ Symbolize India's Rebirth|publisher=Nickel Institute|first=Catherine |last=Houska|date=1 August 2012|access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref>

"Kalpavriksha – The Wish Fulfilling Tree": A 35 feet high light art installation, in Arvind Group's Uplands, [[Ahmedabad]]. Sited at a 100-feet roundabout, it is the largest public art installation in the state.<ref name=IBT>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.sg/wish-fulfilling-tree-kalpavriksha-hindu-mythology-takes-steel-form-gujarat-23980|title=Wish-fulfilling tree 'Kalpavriksha' of Hindu mythology takes steel form in Gujarat|work=International Business Times|first=Soorya |last=Kiran NN|date=1 February 2018|access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref><ref name=XLS>{{cite web|url=http://www.xlifestyle.eu/kalpavriksha-vibhor-sogani-un-enorme-albero-soddisfa-desideri-installato-nel-gujarat-india|title=The vibhor sogani kalpavriksha is a huge tree that fulfills the desires installed in Gujarat, India|publisher=XlifeStyle|date=24 January 2018|access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref>

"Joy – Larger than life and simple in form, ‘Joy’ is an ode to celebrating all that is beautiful, joy giving and unadulterated in life. Standing 30ft tall, crafted in mirror finished stainless steel spheres, this bouquet of balloons reflect the ever-changing environment around them as the passer by catches a glimpse of themselves in it.<ref name=Vibhorsogani.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.vibhorsogani.com/installation-art/joy/|title=Joy - Vibhor Sogani|access-date=20 July 2019}}</ref>

=== Solo exhibitions ===
Gujarat (2015): He exhibited for the inauguration of "[[Mahatma Mandir]]" in [[Gujarat|Gujrat]].<ref name="DH" /><ref name="HT" />

Australia (2016): His exhibition at Australia for [[Gandhi Jayanti]] & [[International Day of Non-Violence]] by United Nations received international recognition.<ref name="TOI1">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Gurgaon-artist-to-exhibit-Gandhi-inspired-art-in-Australia/articleshow/54498299.cms|title=Gurgaon artist to exhibit Gandhi-inspired art in Australia|work=The Times of India|first=Pratyush |last=Patral|date=25 September 2016|access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref>

Zimbabwe: In August 2017, his exhibition was held at the [[National Gallery of Zimbabwe]] in [[Harare]] which featured 12 artworks in stainless steel. The exhibition was supported by [[Government of India]] and the [[ICCR]].<ref name="THZ" />

Tanzania: In December 2017, his exhibition traveled to the National Museum in [[Dar es Salaam]] of Tanzania. The exhibition was supported by ICCR and the High Commission of India in Tanzania.<ref name=ACF/>

==Trophy design==
Sogani has designed several trophies over the years for national and international events, including: Prime Minister's Award for Excellence 2016, Nexa Excellence Trophy 2016, Prime Minister's award for Best Integrated Steel Plant, [[Elle Décor]] Design awards 2014, [[Indian cricket team in Pakistan in 2003–04|Samsung Cup (India- Pakistan Cricket Series in Pakistan −2004)]], Pepsi Cup (India –Pakistan Cricket Series 2005), [[Premier Hockey League|The PHL Trophy (Premier Hockey League)]], [[Delhi Half Marathon|The Hutch-Delhi Half Marathon]], Allianz Cup (Pakistan vs. India Test Series 2006, [[2007 Nehru Cup|ONGC-Nehru Football Cup (2007–08)]].<ref name=TOI/><ref name=BS1>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/product-designer-vibhor-sogani-designs-without-borders-104032401072_1.html|title=Product Designer Vibhor Sogani: Designs without borders|work=Business Standard|first=Yusuf |last=Begg|date=14 June 2013|access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref>

== Awards and honours ==
Sogani was named Best Lighting Designer of the year at the Elle Decor International Design Awards for 2008, 2011, and 2018.<ref name= PL>{{cite web|url=https://www.preciosalighting.com/news-detail/an-inspiring-evening-edida-2018-mumbai|title=An Inspiring Evening: EDIDA 2018 Mumbai|publisher=Preciosa Lighting|date=24 October 2018|access-date=24 April 2019}}</ref>

He received the 2006 Best Exhibition Design award at the Defexpo, New Delhi; and the 2015 Platinum Winner, Grand Stand Awards at Acetech, [[Mumbai]].

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