Samir Sarkar
✦ Award-Winning Artist
✦ Internationally Exhibited
✦ Held in Private Collections Worldwide
Born in Agra, India, in 1969. Earned a Diploma in Visual Arts (Painting) from the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, in 1993, and a Bachelor of Visual Arts with First Class Honours from the Government College of Art & Craft, University of Calcutta, in 1995.
Samir Sarkar is a contemporary Indian painter known for his landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, and nature-inspired compositions. Working primarily in transparent watercolor on paper and acrylic on canvas, he explores both realistic and abstract approaches, embracing artistic freedom rather than adhering to a single style.
Recipient of numerous awards and honors, including “Artist of the Year 2013” presented by Colourentice and Tata Steel. In 2000, he was recognized as an Honorary Guest from India at the Salon International des Artistes in France.
Participated in more than 300 solo and group exhibitions in India and internationally. His works have been selected for numerous national and international juried exhibitions, including international watercolor exhibitions in Nepal and the United States.
Invited as a guest artist representing India at the Mtskheta International Art Event “Paint for Georgia” (Georgia, 2016), where he participated in exhibitions, workshops, and artist residency programs.
Published several art books through established publishing houses and participated in numerous workshops, fairs, auctions, and cultural events throughout his career.
His works are held in private collections in India and internationally.
Selected Exhibitions
2016 — International Watercolor Exhibition, Kathmandu, Nepal
2016 — Invited Guest Artist, Mtskheta International Art Event “Paint for Georgia”, Georgia
2015 — Solo Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India
2014 — “The Bonding of Dream”, Gallery Space, Hyderabad, India
2009 — WAS-H 32nd International Exhibition, Houston Watercolor Society, Houston, Texas, USA
2008 — International Acrylic Exhibition, International Society of Acrylic Painters, USA
2008 — International Art Gallery Exhibition, Jordan Art Gallery, Texas, USA
2008 — Annual Summer All Media Juried International Exhibition, Upstream People Gallery, USA
2007 — “The Red Pallet”, Vikalp Art Gallery, Kolkata, India
2005 — “Between Ourselves”, Bengal Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata, India
2003 — “Between Ourselves”, Gallery Vintage, New Delhi, India
2003 — “Between Ourselves”, Caffeine, Kolkata, India
2003 — “Tears of Time”, Domus Art Gallery, Kolkata, India
2000 — Solo Exhibition, Patan Museum, Kathmandu, Nepal
1999 — Solo Exhibition, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Kathmandu, Nepal
1997 — “Fiddlers Green II”, Ambiance: The Gallery, Kolkata, India
1996 — Solo Exhibition, A.B.N. Amro Bank (ITC Centre), Kolkata, India
1993 — Solo Exhibition, Tagore Art Gallery, organized by the International Airport Authority of India
1992 — “Out of Mirage”, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India
Additional Exhibitions and Art Events
1994–2007 — Birla Academy Annual Art Exhibitions, Kolkata, India
1992–2006 — Pennsylvania Watercolor Society Annual International Water Show, USA
AIFACS Annual All India Art Exhibition, India
Bowring Fine Art Auction, ITC Sonar Bengal, Kolkata, India
Bangalore Open Art Fair, Bengaluru, India
All India Emily School of Art Exhibition, organized by the University of Calcutta and the Medical Association of America
Rajya Charukala Pradarshani, Government of West Bengal
State Academy Annual Exhibition, Kolkata, India
Inter-College Art Exhibition, St. Xavier’s College
Indian Society of Oriental Art Annual Exhibition
“Ideas–Idols–Icons”, Max Mueller Bhavan, Kolkata, India
Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) Watercolor Exhibition, Kolkata, India
Four-Person Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, New South Gallery, Kolkata, India
1997 — Centenary Celebrations of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Kolkata and New Delhi, India
1997 — Contribution to the Commemoration of August 15, 1947, organized by the All India Congress Conference, Kolkata and New Delhi, India
