Cop Shiva
| Cop Shiva | |
|---|---|
 Portrait of Cop Shiva.tif Cop Shiva | |
| Born | Shivaraju B S 1979 (age 46–47) Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| 💼 Occupation | Visual Artist/Photographer |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Cop Shiva, born Shivaraju B S, is an Indian photographer active in the early 21st century.[1] His work primarily focuses on documentary photography in Karnataka, India.[2]
Biography
Shivaraju B S was born in Karnataka, India.[3] He initially worked as a police constable in Bangalore, which led to his professional name "Cop Shiva".[4] The exact date when he transitioned to photography full-time is not clearly documented in publicly available sources.
Work
Shiva's photographs document various aspects of Indian society, particularly in Karnataka.[5] His subjects have included:
- Street performers[6]
- Rural migrants[6]
- Bagadehalli Basavaraj, a schoolteacher known for impersonating Mahatma Gandhi[7]
Exhibitions
Shiva's work has been exhibited at several venues, including:
- Kochi-Muziris Biennale (2016)[8]
- Foto Loft Gallery, Bangkok (2018)[9]
Recognition
Some international publications have featured Shiva's photographs, but specific details about this coverage are not well-documented in independent sources.[10]
References
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