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'''Neeraj Gupta''' (born 1969) is an | '''Neeraj Gupta''' (born 1969) is an Indian [[sculptor]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Urban art sculpture adorns central Delhi|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/urban-art-sculpture-adorns-central-delhi/story-kpbnOBIOSa7j5I1CShDGLP.html|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=4 May 2013|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Enduring Stones, Deep Woods: Sculptures by Neeraj Gupta|url=https://www.aaa.org.hk/en/collection/search/library/enduring-stones-deep-woods-sculptures-by-neeraj-gupta|website=[[Asia Art Archive]]}}</ref> He took second prize in the sculpture section of the [[Florence Biennale]] in 2017, one of over a hundred winners in eleven sections.<ref name='florencebiennale'>{{cite web|title=The names of the awarded artists 2017 - Florence Biennale|url=http://www.florencebiennale.org/en/the-names-of-the-awarded-artists-2017/|website=Florence Biennale|date=15 October 2017}}</ref> Gupta became the first Indian artist to win Florence Biennale Award.<ref>{{cite web |title=Neeraj Gupta Becomes the first Indian Artist To Win Florence Biennale Award |url=https://www.dayafterindia.com/2017/10/25/neeraj-gupta-becomes-first-indian-artist-win-florence-biennale-award/ |website=The Dayafter |date=25 October 2017}}</ref> In 2018 he was one of the two hundred artists<ref>{{cite web |title=NordArt Homepage |url=http://www.nordart.de/en/die-kuenstler.html |website=nordart.de |language=de}}</ref> accepted to exhibit at the annual [[NordArt]] exhibition in the {{ill|Carlshütte|de}} of [[Büdelsdorf]], in [[Schleswig-Holstein]] in northern Germany.<ref>{{cite web|title=The artists of the NordArt|url=http://www.nordart.de/en/die-kuenstler.html|website=nordart.de|language=de}}</ref> [[Keshav Malik]] was his guru.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neeraj Gupta, Entertainment Photo, Delhi Times shutterbug capture...|url=https://timescontent.com/syndication-photos/reprint/entertainment/325357/neeraj-gupta-keshav-malik.html|website=timescontent.com}}</ref> | ||
In 2004 he won the [[Sahitya Kala Parishad]] award at the 28th Annual Art Exhibition, Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi.<ref name='The Hindu'>{{cite news|last1=Ashok|first1=Sowmiya|title=Depicting | In 2004 he won the [[Sahitya Kala Parishad]] award at the 28th Annual Art Exhibition, Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi.<ref name='The Hindu'>{{cite news|last1=Ashok|first1=Sowmiya|title=Depicting Delhi's spiral of energy|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/depicting-delhis-spiral-of-energy/article4690642.ece|work=The Hindu|date=7 May 2013|language=en}}</ref> Gupta is the founder and president of Delhi Art Society.<ref>{{cite web |title=Delhi's widest fountain to open near AIIMS next month |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/citys-widest-fountain-to-open-near-aiims-next-month-101617561611955.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=5 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='Public art holds cities together,' Delhi artist shares thoughts |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2019/aug/14/public-art-holds-cities-together-delhi-artist-shares-thoughts-2018811.html |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Delhi to soon get a policy and a master plan for public art - Neeraj Gupta |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |agency=HT Media Ltd |date=7 December 2018 |page=3}}</ref> | ||
Neeraj Gupta is also one of the finalists of Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize 2018 out of 666 entries.<ref name='woollahra news'>{{cite web |title=Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize announces 2018 finalists|url=https://sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/191210/WSSP_Media_Release_August_2018.pdf |website=sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au |publisher=woollahra.nsw.gov.au |date=2 August 2018}}</ref> | Neeraj Gupta is also one of the finalists of Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize 2018 out of 666 entries.<ref name='woollahra news'>{{cite web |title=Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize announces 2018 finalists|url=https://sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/191210/WSSP_Media_Release_August_2018.pdf |website=sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au |publisher=woollahra.nsw.gov.au |date=2 August 2018}}</ref> | ||
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*Oak Bay Arts, 2020 Arts Alive Sculpture Walk, Public Art Program at Vancouver, Canada<ref>{{cite web |title=Voting now ready for Arts Alive 2020 sculptures |url=https://www.oakbaynews.com/entertainment/voting-now-ready-for-arts-alive-2020-sculptures/ |website=Oak Bay News |date=25 September 2020}}</ref> | *Oak Bay Arts, 2020 Arts Alive Sculpture Walk, Public Art Program at Vancouver, Canada<ref>{{cite web |title=Voting now ready for Arts Alive 2020 sculptures |url=https://www.oakbaynews.com/entertainment/voting-now-ready-for-arts-alive-2020-sculptures/ |website=Oak Bay News |date=25 September 2020}}</ref> | ||
*2019 [[Jerusalem Biennale]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Experiments with Truth |url=https://jerusalembiennale.org/experiments-with-truth |website=The Jerusalem Biennale |language=he}}</ref> | *2019 [[Jerusalem Biennale]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Experiments with Truth |url=https://jerusalembiennale.org/experiments-with-truth |website=The Jerusalem Biennale |language=he}}</ref> | ||
*NDMC Convention Centre near Jantar Mantar<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ashok|first1=Sowmiya|title=Depicting | *NDMC Convention Centre near Jantar Mantar<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ashok|first1=Sowmiya|title=Depicting Delhi's spiral of energy|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/depicting-delhis-spiral-of-energy/article4688270.ece|work=The Hindu|date=6 May 2013|language=en}}</ref> | ||
*South Block, Central Atrium of D.R.D.O. HD. QRTS Nehru Park New Delhi<ref>{{cite news|title=Urban art sculpture adorns central Delhi|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/urban-art-sculpture-adorns-central-delhi/story-kpbnOBIOSa7j5I1CShDGLP.html|work=Hindustan Times|date=4 May 2013|language=en}}</ref> | *South Block, Central Atrium of D.R.D.O. HD. QRTS Nehru Park New Delhi<ref>{{cite news|title=Urban art sculpture adorns central Delhi|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/urban-art-sculpture-adorns-central-delhi/story-kpbnOBIOSa7j5I1CShDGLP.html|work=Hindustan Times|date=4 May 2013|language=en}}</ref> | ||
*Santorini Biennale, Greece 2016<ref>{{cite web|title=Participating artists of the 3rd Santorini Biennale – 2016 {{!}} Santorini Art Biennial 2016 – Official Website|url=http://santorinibiennale.gr/2016/participating-artists-of-the-3rd-santorini-biennale-2016.html|website=santorinibiennale.gr}}</ref> | *Santorini Biennale, Greece 2016<ref>{{cite web|title=Participating artists of the 3rd Santorini Biennale – 2016 {{!}} Santorini Art Biennial 2016 – Official Website|url=http://santorinibiennale.gr/2016/participating-artists-of-the-3rd-santorini-biennale-2016.html|website=santorinibiennale.gr}}</ref> | ||
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*''Breath Better Together'' in [[India International Centre]] 2015<ref>{{cite web|title=Exhibition "Environment…let us breathe better together" group shows of sculptures & paintings, photographs and collages at Art Gallery, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), Lodhi Estate > 2nd to 7th December 2015|url=http://www.delhievents.com/2015/11/exhibition-environmentlet-us-breathe.html|website=Delhi Events}}</ref> | *''Breath Better Together'' in [[India International Centre]] 2015<ref>{{cite web|title=Exhibition "Environment…let us breathe better together" group shows of sculptures & paintings, photographs and collages at Art Gallery, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), Lodhi Estate > 2nd to 7th December 2015|url=http://www.delhievents.com/2015/11/exhibition-environmentlet-us-breathe.html|website=Delhi Events}}</ref> | ||
*''Kaya Kalap'' at India Habitat Centre, Visual Arts Gallery in Jan 2013<ref>{{cite web|title=Kaya Kalpsculpture exhibition|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/delhi/kaya-kalp-sculpture-exhibition/articleshow/18203534.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title="Kaya Kalap" A solo exhibition of sculptures by Neeraj Gupta at Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road> 24th January-3rd February 2013|url=http://www.delhievents.com/2013/01/kalap-solo-exhibition-of-sculptures-by.html|website=Delhi Events}}</ref> | *''Kaya Kalap'' at India Habitat Centre, Visual Arts Gallery in Jan 2013<ref>{{cite web|title=Kaya Kalpsculpture exhibition|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/delhi/kaya-kalp-sculpture-exhibition/articleshow/18203534.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title="Kaya Kalap" A solo exhibition of sculptures by Neeraj Gupta at Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road> 24th January-3rd February 2013|url=http://www.delhievents.com/2013/01/kalap-solo-exhibition-of-sculptures-by.html|website=Delhi Events}}</ref> | ||
*''Kalyug'', [[Lalit Kala Akademi]], New Delhi 2003<ref>{{cite web|title=Lighting tips for art|url=https://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/plumage/lighting-tips-for-art/|website=Times of India Blog}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Visual Arts: TheIndia Habitat Centre's Journal|date=2003|publisher=The Centre|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=scefAAAAMAAJ&q=neeraj+gupta+sculpture | *''Kalyug'', [[Lalit Kala Akademi]], New Delhi 2003<ref>{{cite web|title=Lighting tips for art|url=https://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/plumage/lighting-tips-for-art/|website=Times of India Blog}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Visual Arts: TheIndia Habitat Centre's Journal|date=2003|publisher=The Centre|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=scefAAAAMAAJ&q=neeraj+gupta+sculpture|language=en}}</ref> | ||
*''Sculpt for Delhi'' in [[India International Centre]] 2018<ref>{{cite news|title='Sculpt for Delhi' to showcase magnanimity of aesthetic art, culture {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/delhi/report-sculpt-for-delhi-to-showcase-magnanimity-of-aesthetic-art-culture-2597654|work=dna|date=26 March 2018}}</ref> | *''Sculpt for Delhi'' in [[India International Centre]] 2018<ref>{{cite news|title='Sculpt for Delhi' to showcase magnanimity of aesthetic art, culture {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/delhi/report-sculpt-for-delhi-to-showcase-magnanimity-of-aesthetic-art-culture-2597654|work=dna|date=26 March 2018}}</ref> | ||
*"Delhi for Sculpt II" inaugurated by Delhi Lieutenant Governor [[Anil Baijal]] and Bulgarian ambassador Eleonora Dimitrova<ref>{{cite news |title=A sculpture exhibition to promote public art - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/a-sculpture-exhibition-to-promote-public-art/articleshow/68285115.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sculpture exhibition featuring diverse artworks inaugurated |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/sculpture-exhibition-featuring-diverse-artworks-inaugurated-119030501106_1.html |work=Business Standard|date=5 March 2019}}</ref> | *"Delhi for Sculpt II" inaugurated by Delhi Lieutenant Governor [[Anil Baijal]] and Bulgarian ambassador Eleonora Dimitrova<ref>{{cite news |title=A sculpture exhibition to promote public art - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/a-sculpture-exhibition-to-promote-public-art/articleshow/68285115.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sculpture exhibition featuring diverse artworks inaugurated |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/sculpture-exhibition-featuring-diverse-artworks-inaugurated-119030501106_1.html |work=Business Standard|date=5 March 2019}}</ref> | ||
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==Documentary Bibliography== | ==Documentary Bibliography== | ||
*20 Solutions, Artist Response to Climate Change, released on the eve of Climate Summit in PARIS by Environment Minister, Govt. of India 2015<ref>{{cite news|title=Sculptor Neeraj Gupta|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world/interiors/sculptor-neeraj-gupta-1017471.html|work=Moneycontrol}}</ref> | *20 Solutions, Artist Response to Climate Change, released on the eve of Climate Summit in PARIS by Environment Minister, Govt. of India 2015<ref>{{cite news|title=Sculptor Neeraj Gupta|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world/interiors/sculptor-neeraj-gupta-1017471.html|work=Moneycontrol}}</ref> | ||
*Documentary on Singasth Kumbh 20<ref>{{cite web|title=Rough Edit Kumbh Mela 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pUspdguoPg|date=24 November 2016}}</ref> | *Documentary on Singasth Kumbh 20<ref>{{cite web|title=Rough Edit Kumbh Mela 2016|website = [[YouTube]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pUspdguoPg|date=24 November 2016}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| Occupation | Sculpture Artist |
| Organization | Delhi Art Society |
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Neeraj Gupta (born 1969) is an Indian sculptor.[1][2] He took second prize in the sculpture section of the Florence Biennale in 2017, one of over a hundred winners in eleven sections.[3] Gupta became the first Indian artist to win Florence Biennale Award.[4] In 2018 he was one of the two hundred artists[5] accepted to exhibit at the annual NordArt exhibition in the Carlshütte of Büdelsdorf, in Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany.[6] Keshav Malik was his guru.[7]
In 2004 he won the Sahitya Kala Parishad award at the 28th Annual Art Exhibition, Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi.[8] Gupta is the founder and president of Delhi Art Society.[9][10][11]
Neeraj Gupta is also one of the finalists of Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize 2018 out of 666 entries.[12]
In 2019, Neeraj Gupta became the member of Royal Society of Sculptors, United Kingdom.[13]
Neeraj Gupta's art "From Here to Eternity" was selected for 8th Beijing International Art Biennale China 2019.[14]
Neeraj Gupta is one of the winners (3rd place) of International Art & Design Competition 2020.[15]
In February 2020, Gupta organised a public art exhibition "Sculpt for Delhi III" presented by Delhi Art Society. The seven days art exhibition featured works of 20 sculpture artists from across the India.[16][17][18]
In 2021, Gupta was nominated for 9th Gwangju Biennale South Korea.[19]
Public exhibitions[edit | edit source]
- Oak Bay Arts, 2020 Arts Alive Sculpture Walk, Public Art Program at Vancouver, Canada[20]
- 2019 Jerusalem Biennale[21]
- NDMC Convention Centre near Jantar Mantar[22]
- South Block, Central Atrium of D.R.D.O. HD. QRTS Nehru Park New Delhi[23]
- Santorini Biennale, Greece 2016[24]
- "Folk Strangers" at Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre 2015
- Isculpt, India International Centre 2016[25][26][27]
- Breath Better Together in India International Centre 2015[28]
- Kaya Kalap at India Habitat Centre, Visual Arts Gallery in Jan 2013[29][30]
- Kalyug, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi 2003[31][32]
- Sculpt for Delhi in India International Centre 2018[33]
- "Delhi for Sculpt II" inaugurated by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and Bulgarian ambassador Eleonora Dimitrova[34][35]
- "Sculpt for Delhi III" 2020 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi[36][37]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- 2019 Eminent Artist of India in the 60th National Exhibition of Art by Lalit Kala Academy (National Academy of Art)[38]
- 2017 Silver Medal in Florence Biennale Award[39][3]
- Sahitya Kala Parishad Award, 28th Annual Art Exhibition, 2004[8]
- Finalist for Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize 2018 out of 666 entries 2018.[12]
- Wildlife Artist of the Year 2021 by David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation[40]
Documentary Bibliography[edit | edit source]
- 20 Solutions, Artist Response to Climate Change, released on the eve of Climate Summit in PARIS by Environment Minister, Govt. of India 2015[41]
- Documentary on Singasth Kumbh 20[42]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Urban art sculpture adorns central Delhi". Hindustan Times. 4 May 2013.
- ↑ "Enduring Stones, Deep Woods: Sculptures by Neeraj Gupta". Asia Art Archive.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "The names of the awarded artists 2017 - Florence Biennale". Florence Biennale. 15 October 2017.
- ↑ "Neeraj Gupta Becomes the first Indian Artist To Win Florence Biennale Award". The Dayafter. 25 October 2017.
- ↑ "NordArt Homepage". nordart.de (in Deutsch).
- ↑ "The artists of the NordArt". nordart.de (in Deutsch).
- ↑ "Neeraj Gupta, Entertainment Photo, Delhi Times shutterbug capture..." timescontent.com.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Ashok, Sowmiya (7 May 2013). "Depicting Delhi's spiral of energy". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Delhi's widest fountain to open near AIIMS next month". Hindustan Times. 5 April 2021.
- ↑ "'Public art holds cities together,' Delhi artist shares thoughts". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Delhi to soon get a policy and a master plan for public art - Neeraj Gupta". Hindustan Times. HT Media Ltd. 7 December 2018. p. 3.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize announces 2018 finalists" (PDF). sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au. woollahra.nsw.gov.au. 2 August 2018.
- ↑ "Neeraj Gupta MRSS". sculptors.org.uk.
- ↑ "Exhibition News". bjbiennale.com.cn.
- ↑ "Winners | International Art & Design Competition 2020". www.accademiariaci.info.
- ↑ "An art show focussing on relevance of public art - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Delhi Art Society presents Sculpt for Delhi III". ArchitectandinteriorsIndia.
- ↑ "Out in the Open". The Indian Express. 14 February 2020.
- ↑ "Pandemic-themed art gains recognition". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Voting now ready for Arts Alive 2020 sculptures". Oak Bay News. 25 September 2020.
- ↑ "Experiments with Truth". The Jerusalem Biennale (in עברית).
- ↑ Ashok, Sowmiya (6 May 2013). "Depicting Delhi's spiral of energy". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Urban art sculpture adorns central Delhi". Hindustan Times. 4 May 2013.
- ↑ "Participating artists of the 3rd Santorini Biennale – 2016 | Santorini Art Biennial 2016 – Official Website". santorinibiennale.gr.
- ↑ Ningthoujam, Sainico (23 December 2016). "Mythology in a new context". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Delhi Arts Society". delhiartsociety.com.
- ↑ "IIC India International Centre – Home". iicdelhi.nic.in.
- ↑ "Exhibition "Environment…let us breathe better together" group shows of sculptures & paintings, photographs and collages at Art Gallery, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), Lodhi Estate > 2nd to 7th December 2015". Delhi Events.
- ↑ "Kaya Kalpsculpture exhibition". The Times of India.
- ↑ ""Kaya Kalap" A solo exhibition of sculptures by Neeraj Gupta at Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road> 24th January-3rd February 2013". Delhi Events.
- ↑ "Lighting tips for art". Times of India Blog.
- ↑ Visual Arts: TheIndia Habitat Centre's Journal. The Centre. 2003.
- ↑ "'Sculpt for Delhi' to showcase magnanimity of aesthetic art, culture | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 26 March 2018.
- ↑ "A sculpture exhibition to promote public art - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Sculpture exhibition featuring diverse artworks inaugurated". Business Standard. 5 March 2019.
- ↑ MP, Team (9 February 2020). "An initiative to make art accessible for public". millenniumpost.in.
- ↑ "Out in the Open". The Indian Express. 14 February 2020.
- ↑ "Lalit Kala Akademi's annual exhibit to take place in Mumbai". Business Standard. 8 March 2019.
- ↑ "Neeraj Gupta Becomes First Indian Artist To Win Florence Biennale Award". The Dayafter. 25 October 2017.
- ↑ "Wildlife Artist of the Year 2021 Archives". David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.
- ↑ "Sculptor Neeraj Gupta". Moneycontrol.
- ↑ "Rough Edit Kumbh Mela 2016". YouTube. 24 November 2016.
