Shiladitya Sarkar
Shiladitya Sarkar has been described, by Sunday Magazine while covering his very first exhibition, as ‘a man of all seasons’. In an article, Economic Times described him as “Thinking Man’s Artist”. With interests in history, music, cultural theory, Shiladitya is a painter of distinct individuality and has already made his mark in a short time, beginning from his first exhibition in 1998. Shiladitya is also an upcoming writer with two major books, both biographies, first one on Ganesh Pyne and the other one is on Surya Prakash.
Born in 1969, Sarkar completed his Masters from Presidency College. He worked as a journalist/writer for various publications, including Times of India, Indian Express, and The Telegraph. Presently is a writer/correspondent for the art magazine, Art India.
His first solo painting exhibition was in 1998, at Chitrakoot art gallery. He later participated in various national and International exhibitions: Rossi and Rossi (UK), Gallery Lombardi (Texas), Gajah Gallery (Singapore), Jehangir Art Gallery (Mumbai), Lalit Kala Academy (Delhi), and many other important galleries in India.
His collections of paintings are in many countries, including France, UK, USA, Germany, Bahrain, and Singapore. Here are few works from this great artist:
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