Niren Sengupta | |
|---|---|
 Sengupta in 2008 | |
| Born | January 1940 |
| Education | Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata |
| Known for | Painting |
| Style | Cubism |
| Website | https://nirensen.com/ |
Niren Sengupta (Bengali: নীরেন সেনগুপ্ত; born 1940) is an Indian contemporary artist and academic. His works are primarily cubist in style, form and nature. His art often displays a spiritual inclination, influenced by Buddhist legends. His works also draw inspiration from the Ramakrishna Mission, a Hindu religious and philanthropic organisation headquartered in Belur Math, West Bengal.[1][2][3][4]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Niren Sengupta was born in January 1940. He studied at the University of Calcutta and Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata. He later served as Principal of the College of Art, Delhi from 1992 to 1998.[5][6][7][8]
Achievements[edit | edit source]
For his contributions, Sengupta has been conferred with the AIFACS Award, Mahakoshal Award and NBT Award.[9][10] Sengupta is a member of Calcutta Painters, an artists' collective.[11][12][13] Sengupta's works are included in the collection of the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.[14] His paintings have been displayed at multiple solo and group exhibitions.[15][16][17][18][19][20][21]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Singh, Ayesha (21 September 2014). "Decades of Artistic Self-Discovery". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ "Niren Sen Gupta - Biography". Art & Beyond® | Contemporary Art Gallery. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ "Tribute to a doyen of Indian contemporary art". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ Datta, Antara (2013). Refugees and Borders in South Asia: The Great Exodus of 1971. Routledge. p. 57. ISBN 9780415524728.
- ↑ "Names of Principals". College of Art, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ "Niren Sengupta". Forms of Devotion. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ "A cubist conundrum". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ "Vantage Point". The Indian Express. 1 October 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ "Niren Sengupta – Bengal Foundation". Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ "Niren Sengupta - Artworks — Dhoomimal Gallery". www.dhoomimalgallery.art. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ Roy, Ishita (13 March 2024). "Calcutta Painters: Going with the flow". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ Correspondent, B. O. (7 March 2024). "Celebrating Six Decades of Artistic Excellence: 'Calcutta Painters' Marks a Milestone in Indian Art History". Bold Outline : India's leading Online Lifestyle, Fashion & Travel Magazine. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ Das, Soumitra (17 November 2012). "OLD VISION". The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ "National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi". ngmaindia.gov.in. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ "Honorary Reporters". honoraryreporters.korea.net. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ Jain, Rupam (13 December 2024). "18 artists join forces in online exhibition to preserve Kashmir's Pashmina legacy". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ "See the colours of India through the eyes of abstract artists". www.hindustantimes.com/. 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ "Artists showcase 'nothing is impossible' in an exhibition". The Indian Express. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ "A celebration of India's culture in Gurgaon". The Times of India. 22 April 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ Service, Statesman News (24 December 2023). "10 renowned artists breathe new life into endangered art of Kashmiri Pashmina". The Statesman. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ Excelsior, Daily (27 October 2018). "National Art Camp concludes". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 3 January 2025.