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Exhibitions
Solo shows in the United States and India, group exhibitions and competitions from 1992 to today, awards, collections and jury work.
4International solo shows
49Jury roles
7Published artworks
27+Years of academic experience
Solo exhibitions
Most recent solo show · Ishi Gallery, Varanasi · 5–14 May 2023
Maxminimilist
His shift toward minimal painting rests on the idea that ‘Nothing is Everything’, with colour as a meditative state and shape as a carrier of meaning. The exhibition opened at Ishi Gallery, Ram Chhatpar, Samneghat, Varanasi.
Gallery view: white and grey squares, and colour fields
Opening evening, 5 May 2023
Through the gallery window
Through the gallery doors
2025Regional Art Exhibition 2025–26, State Lalit Kala Akademi, Uttar Pradesh (18–23 December 2025).Solo
2019Photography Exhibition, “Life @ Ganga”, International Conference on River Health Assessment to Restoration, Swatantrata Bhawan, BHU (14–16 February 2019).Solo
2014PHOTOGRAPHY, “FESTIVAL OF SAINTS”, Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA (13–17 January 2014).Solo · Intl
2014GRAPHIC DESIGN, “IDENTITY DESIGN”, Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA (22–24 January 2014).Solo · Intl
2014PHOTOGRAPHY, “MOOVING CULTURE”, Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA (26–29 January 2014).Solo · Intl
2012Photography, “MOOVING FOCUS”, Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU (2–6 January 2012).Solo
2012Photography, “NAMAH”, Faculty of Performing Arts, BHU (21–23 September 2012).Solo
2011Photography, “DARK SPACE”, Nagari Natak Mandali, Varanasi (17–23 September 2011).Solo
2011Photography, “CULTURAL HARMONY”, Faculty of Performing Arts, BHU (19–21 September 2011).Solo
2011Paintings, “TRANSPARENCY OF KABIR”, Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU, with art-appreciation lectures (24–29 January 2011).Solo
2010PAINTING, “SEARCH”, Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA (22–30 April 2010); 12 oil paintings on paper.Solo · Intl
2009Drawings, “FILMS”, Film & Television Institute of India, Pune; 25 pen-and-ink drawings (17–19 June 2009).Solo
1992 – 2026
Exhibition record
2026Banaras Chronicles 2.0, featured photographer (30 January – 1 February 2026).Group
2025Regional Art Exhibition 2025–26, State Lalit Kala Akademi, Uttar Pradesh (18–23 December 2025).Solo
2025International Art Camp & Exhibition, “Abhinandan Navsanwatsar 2083”, jointly organized by Department of Painting, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, BHU; State Lalit Kala Akademi, U.P.; Sanskar Bharati University Unit, Varanasi; and Institute of Fine Arts, Varanasi.Group · Intl
2025Akhil Bhartiya Kala Pradarshini / Poster Competition on Mahakumbh Prayagraj-2025 (10 January–26 February 2025).Group
2025Photography Exhibition, Sankat Mochan Samaroh-2025 (16–21 April 2025).Group
20257th Day Painting Exhibition, Sanskar Bharati University / Department of Painting, MMV, BHU / Institute of Fine Arts, Varanasi (2–8 April 2025).Group
2025Art Exhibition / Art Camp, Banaras Lit Fest, Taj Ganges, Varanasi (7–9 March 2025).Group
2023Painting Exhibition, “Maxminimilist”, Ishi Gallery, Ramchatpar, Samneghat, Varanasi (5–14 May 2023).Solo
2023Photography Group Show, “Kashi Lensed”, Rajghat, Varanasi, during Kashi Balloon & Boat Festival, U.P. Tourism.Group
2023Found Objects: Exhibition & Workshop, Ram Chhatpar Shilp Nyas India, Varanasi.Group
2021“Kashi Avinashi” Group Show, Trade Facilitation Center, Varanasi, organized by Craft Museum.Group
2021“Divya Kashi” Group Show, Ahiwashi and Mahamana Art Gallery, Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU.Group
2020“An Orthodox” Painting and Experimental Typography Exhibition, Ram Chatpar Shilpa Nyas, Varanasi (9–16 February 2020).Group · Intl
2020Cultural Exchange Programme: seminar / art exhibition / workshop, Patliputra University and BHU (26 January – 1 February 2020).Group
20204th Annual Art Exhibition, Ram Chhatpar Shilp Nyas India, Varanasi (10–31 January 2020).Group
2020Boat Painting, Banaras Boat Festival, U.P. Tourism, Varanasi.Group
2020National Online Art Exhibition on Durga Puja, Mahila Mahavidyalaya BHU / Sanskar Bharati.Group
2020National Online Art Exhibition, “Kala Utsav”, based on the life of Lord Shri Rama, Sanskar Bharati, BHU.Group
2019Photography Exhibition, “Life @ Ganga”, International Conference on River Health Assessment to Restoration, Swatantrata Bhawan, BHU (14–16 February 2019).Solo
2019“Kala Acharya” Exhibition, Ahiwashi Art Gallery, Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU.Group
2019“Vishwa Dharohar Saptah”, Gurudham Mandir Parisar, Varanasi.Group
2019Kala Darpan 2019: Digital Art, Photography and Painting categories, AMITY School of Fine Arts, Lucknow.Group
20193rd Annual Art Exhibition, Ram Chhatpar Shilp Nyas India.Group
2019All India Art Exhibition, Prayagraj 2019 Kumbh Mela, photography category.Group
2019All India Photography Exhibition, Prayagraj 2019 Kumbh Mela, painting category.Group
201915th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Exhibition, Mahamana Kala Vithika, Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU.Group
2018Natraj Award and National Exhibition of Creative Art Works, Natraj Art and Culture Centre, Nagpur (11–18 November 2018).Group
2018Grassroot Innovation: Regional Level Exhibition for Innovators of the Unorganised Sector, Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium, Gorakhpur (Science and Technology Council, UP).Group
2018Guest Artist, “SPADAN: Art Glimpse of Culture”, Spandan Global Art Festival.Group
2017Innovative Photography Exhibition, World Photography Day, Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU (19 August 2017).Group
20171st National Annual Art Exhibition, Ram Chhatpar Shilp Nyas, Varanasi (15–21 January).Group
2016International Photography Competition, “Ray of Hope”, D. S. Research Centre, Varanasi.Group · Intl
20154th JPS International Salon of Photography, Jodhana Photography Society, Jodhpur.Group · Intl
2015International Photography Competition, “Ray of Hope”, D. S. Research Centre, Varanasi.Group · Intl
2015International Photography Exhibition, “Subeh-e-Banaras”, Regional Art and Craft Centre, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi.Group · Intl
2015Group Show by Alumni of the Faculty of Visual Arts, International Alumni Meet, Ahivashi Art Gallery, BHU (23–24 November 2015).Group
2015“Paints for Ganga”, World River Day, Camlin Kokuyo, Assi Ghat.Group
20155th All India Digital Art Exhibition, AIFACS, New Delhi.Group
2014PHOTOGRAPHY, “FESTIVAL OF SAINTS”, Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA (13–17 January 2014).Solo · Intl
2014GRAPHIC DESIGN, “IDENTITY DESIGN”, Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA (22–24 January 2014).Solo · Intl
2014PHOTOGRAPHY, “MOOVING CULTURE”, Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA (26–29 January 2014).Solo · Intl
2014National Art Exhibition, “Pawan Bhoomi ka Aakashiya Sansthapan”, Lalit Kala Akademi / Ministry of Culture and associated organizations, BHU.Group
201432nd UP State Lalit Kala Akademi Annual Art Exhibition, posters “Maa” and “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao”.Group
20144th All India Digital Art Exhibition, AIFACS, New Delhi.Group
201410th All India Photo Exhibition, AIFACS, New Delhi, portfolio category.Group
2013Art Exhibition on Munshi Premchand, Regional Cultural Centre, Department of Culture, U.P. Government, Varanasi.Group
2012Photography, “MOOVING FOCUS”, Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU (2–6 January 2012).Solo
2012Photography, “NAMAH”, Faculty of Performing Arts, BHU (21–23 September 2012).Solo
2012All India Photography Competition, “Mother Divine”, Youth Association / HT City / Lucknow Camera Club.Group
2012“Anant Jyoti” Group Show, Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU. Painting.Group
2012Faculty of Visual Arts Group Show, Art View Gallery, Hauz Khas, New Delhi. Drawing.Group
20125th All India Contemporary Art Exhibition, DPS Public School Haridwar. Painting.Group
20122nd All India Digital Art Exhibition, AIFACS, New Delhi.Group
20122nd Annual State Level Art Exhibition, Chikitushi-Kanpur / UP State Lalit Kala Akademi. Drawing.Group
201230th Annual Art Exhibition, UP State Lalit Kala Akademi. Painting.Group
201230th Annual Art Exhibition, UP State Lalit Kala Akademi. Poster.Group
201211th Northern Region Art Exhibition by Camlin. Painting.Group
2011Photography, “DARK SPACE”, Nagari Natak Mandali, Varanasi (17–23 September 2011).Solo
2011Photography, “CULTURAL HARMONY”, Faculty of Performing Arts, BHU (19–21 September 2011).Solo
2011Paintings, “TRANSPARENCY OF KABIR”, Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU, with art-appreciation lectures (24–29 January 2011).Solo
201184th All India Art Exhibition, AIFACS, New Delhi. Drawing.Group
2010PAINTING, “SEARCH”, Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA (22–30 April 2010); 12 oil paintings on paper.Solo · Intl
2010Advertising Designs, “INDIA BAZAR”, Class ART 447, Department of Visual Studies, University at Buffalo, USA (22–23 April 2010).Group · Intl
201083rd Annual All India Art Exhibition, AIFACS, New Delhi. Drawing, pen & ink on paper.Group
201029th Annual Art Exhibition, UP State Lalit Kala Academy. Drawing, pencil and pen & ink.Group
2010All India Art Exhibition, CHIKITUSI / UP State Lalit Kala Akademi. Painting, oil on paper.Group
2009Drawings, “FILMS”, Film & Television Institute of India, Pune; 25 pen-and-ink drawings (17–19 June 2009).Solo
2009International Biodiversity Day Photography Competition, UP State Biodiversity Board. Nature.Group
200975th All India Art Exhibition, Fine Arts & Crafts Society, Amritsar. Painting and drawing.Group
200928th Annual Art Exhibition, UP State Lalit Kala Academy. Drawing.Group
2009“Sambhavnaye” Art Exhibition, Gazipur. Painting and drawing.Group
20099th North Regional Art Exhibition, Camlin Art Foundation. Painting.Group
2009“King’s A Charles” Painting Competition, Magnum Opus, BHU-IT. Painting.Group
2009“SILPOTSAV” Art Fair & Exhibition, Ram Chatpar Shilp Nyas, Varanasi. Painting.Group
20097th All India Exhibition of Photography, UP State Lalit Kala Academy. Experimental work using smoke.Group
2008“Kala Sangati”, Scribble Artists’ Association, Hyderabad. Painting.Group
2008World Photography Day Group Show, Lucknow Camera Club.Group
2008Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU Group Exhibition. Photography.Group
2006“Chandigarh: A Heritage City” Photo Exhibition, Lalit Kala Academy / Chandigarh Tourism Department.Group
2005Tsunami Victims Painting Exhibition, Government Museum, Chandigarh. Digital painting.Group
1995Sixth All India Poster Competition on AIDS Prevention, Society for Promotion of Youth & Masses, New Delhi.Group
1994All India Poster Competition on Drugs, Ministry of Welfare, Government of India.Group
1993“Swachha Ganga” On-the-Spot Cartoon / Photography Contest, Sankat Mochan Foundation, Varanasi.Group
1993Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU. Poster design.Group
1992“Nasha Virodhi” Anti-Drug Poster Art Exhibition / Competition, Varanasi Junior Chamber.Group
Awards and recognition
- 2025Tilak Dwar built for Deepotsav 2025, Ayodhya. Ayodhya Development Authority
- 2024Top 3 and ₹2,00,000 cash prize, with Rahul Kumar Shaw, Abstract Art Design Competition (Global Design Competition for Mural, Abstract Art & Sculpture). Ayodhya Development Authority
- 2023Jury member, Asia Art Futures Award 2023. Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University
- 2022Top 3 (₹50,000), Logo Design Competition for Ayodhya. Ayodhya Development Authority
- 2021SUTRA logo & book implemented. IIT Kanpur
- 2021BHU named a 4-star (top) performer in the Institution’s Innovation Council for 2019–20 (as convener and nodal person). Ministry of Education Innovation Cell
- 2021Honoured for Divya Kashi – Bhavya Kashi, Assi Ghat, Varanasi. Ashray Sewa Sansthan (Ministry of Culture, UP) and Subah-e-Banaras, Anand Kanan Sansthan
- 2021Logo selected and released for the Flexible Academic Programme. IIIT Allahabad
- 2020BHU ranked 11th–25th in ARIIA, announced 18 Aug 2020 (as nodal person / SPOC). Ministry of Education Innovation Cell
- 2019Logo selected for 100 Years of Lucknow University. University of Lucknow
- 2019Mentor, Smart India Hackathon; team bBOOK won (₹1,00,000). MHRD / AICTE, IIT Indore
- 2019STRIDE logo selected. UGC and BHU
- 2019Logo selected and implemented for Gyanotsav. Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, New Delhi
- 2019Logo selected and implemented for the International Kashi Ghat Walk University. Varanasi
- 2016Participant, Guinness World Record: Largest Photo Awareness Campaign (302 posters), organised by Jagadish Pillai. Guinness World Records
- 2014UGC Raman Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University; first from Fine Arts in India. UGC, Govt. of India
- 2013–14Mentor/advisor, Gates Foundation 'Records for Life' global social design project (one team reached the final). MICA / Johns Hopkins / IDEO.org
- 2013Graphic Identity Programmes for BHU and IIT (BHU) adopted. BHU, IIT (BHU)
- 2011–13Honorary International Research Associate, Bhojpuri Study Centre; first in Applied Arts. BHU
- 20121st Prize, All India Photography Exhibition 'Mother Divine'. HT City / Lucknow Camera Club
- 2010Visiting Scholar, University at Buffalo; first in BHU and in Visual Arts. BHU–UB exchange
- 1997BHU Research Scholarship (1997–2001). BHU
- 1994Consolation Prize, All India Poster Competition on 'Drugs'. Ministry of Welfare, Govt. of India
- 1993Gold Medal in Poster Designing, Annual Art Exhibition. Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU
Collections
- Centre for Communication Programs, Department of Health Behavior and Society, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA. Photographs and designs.
- Raghu Rai, eminent photographer, New Delhi. Painting.
- Ram Chhatpar Shilp Nyas, Samneghat, Varanasi.
- Professor Satish K. Tripathi, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, USA.
- Professor Milie Chen, Department of Visual Studies, University at Buffalo. Painting.
- Professor David Schirm, Department of Visual Studies, University at Buffalo. Painting.
- Professor Kristin Stepleton, History / Asian Studies, University at Buffalo. Painting.
- Professor Ramya Srinivasan, Department of History, University at Buffalo. Painting.
- Mr. Bruce Acker, Asian Studies Programme, University at Buffalo. Painting.
- Center for Women’s Studies, Faculty of Social Science, BHU. Painting.
- Faculty of Visual Arts, BHU. Painting.
- Sri Rakesh Tandon, Varanasi. Art work.
Selected, 49 in total
Jury and curatorial
- 2024Jury Member, Logo Competition, Typoday 2024.
- 2023Jury Member, International Asia “Art Futures Award”, Academy of Visual Arts / School of Creative Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University.
- 2023Jury Member, International Photography Exhibition “Gender & Gesture: Thinking Photography Beyond the Visual”, Woxsen.
- 2023Jury, Poster Design Competition, Typoday 2023: Sacred through Typography.
- 2023Jury, Painting Competition on Cancer Awareness, BHU Student Wellness Cell.
- 2023Jury Member, G20 Bharatam Cultural Exchange Fest.
- 2023Jury Member, D’source SDGs Design Challenges, IDC, IIT Bombay.
- 2022Judge, Art Work Event: Photography, Design Fist, New Delhi.
- 2022Jury Member, D’source DIC BHU SDGs Design Challenges.
- 2022Jury Member, Smart City & Waste Management Hackathon, AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU.
- 2021Judge, Online Art Work Event: Painting, Design Fist.
- 2021Judge, International Design Competition on the importance of typeface in communication design.
- 2020Jury, D’source Design Competition on communication design solutions for a post-COVID environment, IDC IIT Bombay.
- 2020Jury Member, Inter Railway Painting Competition, N.E. Railway, Varanasi.
- 2019Jury Member, cultural programme under HRIDYA, Varanasi.
- 2019Judge, Poster Making Competition, SPANDAN.
- 2019Judge, Digital Painting Competition, Paintek–Vividha, Sunbeam College for Women.
- 2017Jury Member, Painting Competition on Earth Day.
- 2015Jury, Cartooning Competition, SPANDAN; and Jury, Monochromatic Painting and Sketch Competition, KASHIYATRA, IIT (BHU).
- 2014Jury, Poster Making Competition, SPANDAN; Jury, Collage Making, ELIXIR / IMS BHU.
- 2011Jury, Yuva Mahotsav Fine Arts Category, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth.
- 2009Jury, On-the-Spot Photography and Rangoli Competition, SPANDAN, BHU.
Selected, 18 in total
Competitions entered
- 2019Trophy design for ARIIA; logo for the MHRD Institution’s Innovation Councils (selected for the second stage)
- 2014Government of India open calls: logos for Swachh Bharat, Digital India and the National Digital Literacy Mission; names for the Ministry of Labour web portal and NULM; e-greetings ‘Remembering Mahatma’ and Independence Day
- 2014Universal Symbol for Innovation (Godrej & Boyce); 68th Independence Day press advertisement (DAVP)
- 2012Logo for Mahakumbh Allahabad 2013; photographs for the Lucknow Camera Club international salon
- 2010FICA Artist Project
- 2008–10Photography competitions: Better Photography; an international competition in Spain
Hong Kong Baptist University · international jury
Jury, Asia Art Futures Award 2023
Served on the jury of the Art Futures Award for outstanding graduates; panel discussions, finalists’ exhibition and award ceremony in Hong Kong.
