About Visual Artist Bhaskar Lahiri

Awarded With:

• Senior Artist Award - Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, 2009
• Drawing Award – Annual Exhibition Birla Academy, Kolkata, 2008
• Camel Art Teacher Award, 2002
• Certificate of Merit, College of Visual Arts, Kolkata, 1986

Fellowships:

• Junior Fellowship, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, 1998 – 2000

Drawings Published In:

• The Little Magazine, Delhi           
• Volume IV Issue 2, 2003
• Volume V Issue 2 & 3, 2004
• Volume V Issue 4 & 5, 2004
• India in Verse-contemporary poetry from 20 Indian languages

Group Exhibitions:

• ‘COLOR & PALETTE’, Birla Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, 2018.
• ‘RIDDHI’, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, 2017.
• ‘RIDDHI’, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, 2016.
• ‘RIDDHI’, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, 2015.
• ‘ALHADI AATJAN’, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, 2013.
• ARTIC VISION, Mumbai, 2012.
• Annual Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, 2011.
• ‘Christmas Celebration’ in Sri Art Gallery, Kolkata, 2011.
• ‘Durga show’ in La mere Art Gallery, Kolkata, 2011.
• Exhibition in K2 Art Gallery organized by Aspect Art Gallery, 2011.
• Exhibition organized by ‘Aspect art–Birla Academy ‘, Kolkata, 2011.
• Exhibition organized by ‘Aspect art–Birla Academy ‘, Kolkata, 2010.
• Exhibition organized by INFAC -LALIT KALA ACADEMY, New Delhi, 2010.
• Exhibition organized by ‘Creative Wave – Academy of Fine Arts’, Kolkata, 2010.
• ‘Award Winners Show’ in Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, 2009.
• ‘Portraits and Landscapes’ organized by “Ganges Eternal art, Bangalore, 2009.
• Exhibition organized by Gorky Sadan, (35th Anniversary) in Gorky Sadan Exhibition Hall, 2009.
• Award Winners Show –SVIKRITI- Birla Academy, Kolkata 2008.
• ‘Shree Art Gallery’, Kolkata, 2008.
• Exhibition organized by “GANGES Eternal art, Bangalore, 2008.
• ‘Photographer’s Gallery’, Kolkata, 2008.
• ‘A Confluence of Art’ Organized by Ganges Eternal Art, Karnataka, at Chithrakala Parishath, 2007.
• ‘MONSOON Art 07’ – Organized by Concern India Foundation in Sonar Bangla Hotel, Kolkata, 2007.
• An exhibition organized by Concern India Foundation, Bangalore, 2007.
• An exhibition organized by ‘Tribute to Durga’ in Angan Art gallery, Kolkata, 2007.
• SAMAKAL ART GALLERY, organized by ‘LUNATE 07’.
• ‘Drawing Show’ – organized by ‘Akar Prakar Art Gallery’ in I.T.C. Sonar Bangla Hotel Art Gallery, 2005.
• Small format show in Chemold Art Gallery Kolkata, 2005.
• ‘Mixed Media Show’ organized by ‘AKAR PRAKAR ART GALLERY’ in I.T.C. Sonar Bangla Hotel Art Gallery, 2005.
• Annual Exhibition in LALIT Kala Parishad Bishakhapathanm, 1999.
• Annual Exhibition in Artist Guild Hyderabad, A.P. 1998.
• Annual Exhibition in Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata in 1990, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2011.
• Annual Exhibition in Academy of Fine Arts in 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2009.
• Annual Exhibition at College of Visual Arts in 1986.

Group Shows:

• ‘COLOUR’S VALLEY’ in Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2013.
• ‘ALHADI AATJAN’ in Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, 2013.
• ‘HUES OF SPRING’ in Artist Centre Mumbai, 2011.
• ‘WEST TO EAST’ in the Halo Heritage Art Gallery, Kolkata, 2010.                    
• ‘TREND AND FORM’ in Birla Academy Show, 2009.
• Academy of Fine Arts in 2008, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, and 2000.
• India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, 2006.  
• Birla Academy of Arts & Culture, Kolkata, 2000 and 2002.
• Exhibition of Contemporary Young Artists in Gorky Sadan, Kolkata, 1999.
• ‘Exposition 97’ in Sarat Sadan, Howrah, 2001 and 1997.

Duet Shows:

• Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, 1987.

Art Camps:

• Participated in Kolkata in 2008, and 2008 and in Darjeeling in 2007.

Bhaskar Lahiri, a talented artist, draws inspiration from the fascinating and colorful folk art of his home state, West Bengal. His paintings offer a contemporary view of the Bengal he loves. He has exhibited his artworks in various cities and his paintings are cherished by art enthusiasts across Dubai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai. If you're interested, you can explore more of his attractive artworks in our gallery.

Moreover, Bhaskar Lahiri's passion for ancient civilizations, including India's rich heritage of philosophy, history, religion, folk culture, literature, and art, deeply influences his artistic expressions. He strives to capture the essence of these age-old treasures in his compositions, paying homage to the cultural heritage of West Bengal.

Education:

• Diploma in Fine Arts, Indian College of Art & Draftsmanship Kolkata, 1986 (3 years course)
• College of Visual Arts, Kolkata, 1986 (under the guidance of eminent painter, Subhaprasanna)