Krishnendu was born in 1965
Studied Drawing & Paintings at College of Visual Arts , Kolkata 1984,1985 & 1986.
Studied B.V.A. at Rabindra Bharati University 1984-1986 .
Studied Drawing and paintings in western style at Govt. college of Art & Craft , Kolkata and Passed B.V.A from Govt. college of Art & craft ( Calcutta University ) in 1991 with first class first (Gold medalist ).
Passed M.F.A. from Benaras Hindu University ( B.H.U.) in 1994 with First class 2nd ( Silver medalist ) .
Received Junior Fellowship from Ministry of culture , Govt. of India in 1994
Went to Germany in 1999 for higher study in drawing & painting, studied at Kunstseminer , Metzingen ,Germany .
Invited artist in residency at Atelier Haid, Germany
Krishnendu Had participated in many prestigious & important group shows in India & abroad since his art college days .
Krishnendu had 16 soloshows including a solo at Heilsoff Museum , Germany
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2018 * “Urban Vocabulary ” – Jehangir Art gallery, Mumbai
2014* “A Tale of Two Cities “at Prakrit Art Gallery,Chennai
2013 * ”POREL-Draw”-at Visual Art Gallery, IHC,New Delhi in collaboration with Modern Art Gallery, New Delhi
2007* “SUMAN” at Museum Heylshof, Worms,Germany.
2007* “SIDE- EFFECTS “ – at – Lalit Kala akademy, New Delhi.
2006* “SIDE- EFFECTS” –at – Chitrakala Parishad, Bangalore ( organized
By Right Lines Art gallery)
2006 * “HUES IN HOUSTON “—at- Hotel Hilton Americas, Houston in Texas, The U..S.A. organized by NABC, ,
- *Reflection Art Gallery, Hong Kong
2004* JALCHAVI “-Water Colour Show at Birla Academy, Kolkata.
2001 * Apparao Art gallery , Chennai
2000 * Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.
1999 *Aurodhan Art Gallery , Pondicherry
1999 * H.S. Gallery, Heidelberg, Germany.
1997 * Shridharani Art Gallery, New Delhi,presented by Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi.
1994 * Birla Academy of art & culture., Kolkata. Presented by Birla Academy of Art & Culture
1992 * “ Mute Life –Vadehra art Gallery, New Delhi.
Had received Many prestigious awards including H E Governor’s Gold medal
Important Awards :
1987-88. * Govt. College of Art & Craft, Kolkata, for best sketch.
1988-89* Govt.College of Art & Craft, Kolkata for best Water-
Colour Painting.
1989-90 * Govt College of Art & craft Kolkata for outstanding oil
Painting.
1989-90 * Award for best photography from Govt. college of Art & Craft , Calcutta.
1989-90* Award in Photography from BECAFEST – inter college art festival .
1990-91 * Award for outstanding Creative Composition in oil from Govt college of Art & craft , Kolkata
1991 * Indian Society of Oriental Art, Kolkata , for outstanding
Creative Composition in oil.
1991 * Gold Medal from Govt.college of art & craft , Calcutta for
Securing highest marks in B.V.A ( Calcutta University).
* Silver Medal from Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy Memorial
Committee, Calcutta for securing highest marks in B.V.A from
Calcutta University.
1992 * Birla Academy of art & culture , Calcutta, for creative oil
Painting.
1993 -94 * His Excellency, The Governor’s Award Gold Medal for the
Best entry in the Annual National Exhibition of Academy of
Fine arts, Kolkata.
1994 * Award for outstanding Water Colour Painting from Birla Academy of Art & Culture.
1994 * UttarPradesh State lalit Kala academy Award for best creative painting in oil on canvas
2016* – Michael Maven International photography contest , U.S.A Award in Photography.
MAJOR PARTICIPATION :
2022: “ Co-existence ’’A group show at Birla academy, Kolkata with eminent contemporary artists was organized by D.D.Art Space ,Kolkata
“Visualizing Complementarity ’’- a group show at Odisha State Museum, Bhubenshwar , Odisha presented by Gallery Artistminds
2020 * “ IN-FRA”- India France cultural exchange show at Alliace Francaise ,Delhi
2019 * Gandhi – A group show curates by Neelam Malhotra at Art Konsult
2019 Drawing a new chapter – curates by Prayag Shukla at ArtPilgrim Gallery,Gurgaon
2019 * Wings & Plume “- a group show at Gallery Art & Soul, Mumbai curates by Prayag Shukla.
2019* “Colours of Life” fund raising show for cancer patient in Mumbai
2018* “Colours of Bengal soil ” by Urusvati art centre & museum.Gurugram
2018* “ Celebrating the transit -2 “- A group show of faculties of college of art Delhi in New Delhi.
2017*” Celebrating the Transit -1” “- A group show of faculties of college of art Delhi at Chandigarh Lalit Kala Acadenmy, Chandigarh
2016*” The Art Show ” at Arpana Art Galleryby The Little Art Gallery
2016* ”Electric Metaphors” At Taj Mahal palace , Mumbai
2016* “ Vibe’86” at Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata
2015* Gallery Beyond ,Mumbai
2014* friendship 2014 at Gallery Pioneer,New Delhi
2014* Emami Chisel art gallery,Kolkata & Ganges art gallery,Kolkata
2013* ”Save our tiger”an Aircel calendar event,group show at Arpana art gallery & art auction on the same at Oberoi hotel , New Delhi organised by Art Eterne.
2012* Group show with M.F Hussain, S.H. Raza at Religare Art, New Delhi
2012 *Art Mart “ – Epi Centre,Gurgaon, curated by Sushma Bahl.
2011* Shradhhanjali – tribute to M.F.Hussain at Visual Art Gallery, I H C. NewDelhi
2011 * “ Roots of Bengal “ –Mohua art Gallery, Bangalore.
2011* Uttar Purab – at Emami Chisel Art Gallery , Kolkata.
2010 * “CUSP ” Duet show at Gallery Joie, New Delhi.
2010 * “ Prokriti “- a group show & art workshop in Bangaluru & Coorg with eminent Indian artists organiged by Indo Asia tours & travels.
2010*” Art & Architecture” a four men show in Bangaluru by Mahua Art Gallery.
2010* “ Kalavilas” an anniversary show by gallery 10 on 10 , New Delhi.
2010 *Invited artist for annual show of Birla academy of art & culture ,Kolkata
2009 * “ Living Art Expanse” at Gallery De Arte ,NewDelhi curated by Sushma Bahl & Archana B. Sapra.
2009 * “ Expression “ a group show at India Habitat Centre organized by Art Eterne ,New Delhi.
2008* “PRISM” Group show with three artists at open palm court , India habitat Centre by Gallery Joie
2008* ”Across The Threshold “ – A group show at Mahua Art gallery, Bangalore
2008* “ Canvas 2008” A Group show at ICCR Kolkata organized by Legends of India and ICCR
2008 * Group show at IFACS , New Delhi organized by Genesis Art gallery .
2008* “ CONTINUUM “ – A group show at Hyatt Regency , New Delhi curates by Sushma bahl and Archana B. Shapra Presented by Udayan care
2008 * “artscape’’ -A group show,-curated by Sushma Bahl at the Epicenter, Apparel House, Gurgaon.
2007 *‘Beyond Boundaries’-group show in Mumbai organized by Mahua Art Gallery ,Bangalore.
*Art Links– a group show in Kolkata ( Indo –German residency projrct ) curates by Sushma Bahl & organised by : Limited Editions, New Delhi.
*Group show at Alliance Francaise de Delhi organized by Ati art gallery.
*‘Indelible India’ at India Habitat Centre curates by Ratnottama Sengupta organized by Antiquana,new Delhi.
2006 :* Group show at Mulkraj Anand Centre Delhi organized by Lokayata.
2005 *’ Contemporary Indian Art ‘ at Lalit kala akademy organized by Mystic art centre.
2004 * “ Trends of Bengal” at Lalit Kala Akademy organized by Birla academy, Kolkata.
* “ Calcutta Calcutta “- Myriad moods of metropolis, curates by Ratnottama
Sengupta for mukta Shilpa at Academy of fine arts,Kolkata.
2003* “Legends of India “ curates by Ratnottama Sengupta at Radisson Hotel,New Delhi
- * A Charity art show at The India Habitat Centre to help the cyclone victims in Orissa organized by V.H.A.I. New Delhi.
2001*:Harmony Show” of Indian Contemporary Art organized by Reliance Industries LTD.,Mumbai.
- “Delhi 2001”-works of selected Artists from Delhi at Birla Academy,Kolkata.
2000 * “Contemporary Indian Art in Singapore organized by India International Centre,Kolkata.
- “ Artistree “ an exhibition on women at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi organized by Gallery Pegasus, New Delhi.
1999 * Amrit sagar “ – images & Symbolism of water – Indian Contemporary Art in water colours curates by Ratnottama Sengupta for Art Indus ,at Lalit Kala Akademy, New Delhi.
- Selected Creative Artists” at Birla Academy ,Kolkata organized by Birla academy.
- Their Story” at Lalit kala Academy , New Delhi organized by V.H.A.I.
1998 * An Exhibition of Drawings by 25 eminent Artists from New Delhi at Maurya Shereton Hotel, New Delhi.
* Art in Industry “ an exhibition with eminent contemporary artists at Tata Steel, Jamshedpur & Tata Centre, Kolkata.organised by Aurodhan , Pondicherry.
* Exhibition with famous Indian artists at Krishna Oberoi Hotel, Hyderabad organized by Aurodhan, Pondicherry
1997 “Colours of Freedom”-Celebration of 50th anniversary of Indian Independence at Maurya Shereton Hotel organized by Welcome Group of Hotels & Resorts.
*“ Eminent Contemporary Artists “ –at Hayat Regency Hotel, New Delhi organized by Aurodhan, Pondicherry.
- An Exhibition with Legendary Contemporary Artists of India on the occasion of International Economic Forum at Taj Hotel , New Delhi organized by Vadehra Art Gallery,New Delhi
1996 * “Art accsess week” at Birla Academy, Mumbai
*“Urban Signals- Shifting images –II “ at Birla Academy, Mumbai.
1995 *Art accsess week” at Birla Academy, Mumbai.
1995 * Group show at gallery’ La Mare’ Kolkata.
1994 * Painters from Calcutta” at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, organised by Birla Academy, Kolkata.
1994 * Duet show at Y. B. Chavan Art Gallery Mumbai organized by Birla Academy.
1993 “Young Faces Of Indian Contemporary Art organized by Birla Academy, Kolkata.
* Sixth Rashtriya Kala Mela ( National Art fair ) in Chennai.
1992 * Annual Exhibition of Birla Academy , Kolkata.
* Annual show of Indian society of Oriental art, Kolkata.
1991 * West Bengal State Academy Exhibition ,Kolkata.
* “Introduction-91” at Birla Academy , Kolkata organized by India International Art Centre, Kolkata.
* Group show at Gallery 88, Kolkata.
1990-”Through the Eyes of Painters” –an Exhibition of great Indian Artists on the occasion of 300 years of Kolkata in Mumbai & Kolkata.
1990“ Friendship’90” – 20 Young Painters from Assam & Bengal at Birla Academy, Kolkata.
1991 “ In search of young talents “— ( Jury: M.F.Hussain) organized by Vadehra Art Gallery,New Delhi.
MAJOR ART AUCTION :
2008 * Auction for HelpAge India organized by Habiart Foundation at Oberoi Hotel, New Delhi.
2007: * Bonhams ,London – Auction of Indian Contemporary Art organized by Tehelka group, New Delhi. Curated by: Dr. Alka Pande & Mr.Aman Nath.
*Auction of Indian Contemporary art for charity organized by Ashraya a Bangalore based organization for orphan children & curated by Ms. Anjali Ela Menon.
EXHIBITIONS IN ABROAD :
1994- “Impressions From Calcutta” – at Heidelberg, Germany
1995- “Impressions from Calcutta “ –at Stuttgart, Germany.
1996 – ”Impressions from Calcutta “ at Workshop Art gallery, Heidelberg ,
Germany.
1997- Group show –at Stadtische Gallerie – Filderstad, Germany.
2005- Duet show at Gallery Arts India, California, U.S.A.
SCHOLARSHIPS :
1987-91*Merit scholarship, Govt.College of Art & Craft, Kolkata.
1994-95 *Junior Fellowship from Ministry of Human Resource
Development,Cultural Dept.Govt. Of India. .
1999- *Scholarship for study print making at Frei Hochscule Kunst-
Seminar, Metzingen, Germany.
Paintings in collection :
Artsacre Museum , Kolkata
Birla Academy of Art and Culture ,Kolkata
Comptroller Auditor General of India New Delhi .
Grand Presidential suits , ITC Maurya , New Delhi ( 22 ft. x 10 ft. mural. Theme based on Mauryan dynasty)
Jindal Stripes, , New Delhi and Jindal Fuji ,New Delhi
Barua Tea Associates ,Kolkata
Kwality Restaurant Kolkata
RPG Enterprises , Mumbai .
Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Mumbai
Keshoram Industries, Kolkata
ITC Royal Bengal , Kolkata
Hero Cycles, New Delhi .
Singhania Group of Industries, New Delhi
Atlas Cycles, New Delhi
ITC Mugha, Agra ,ITC Group
TATA Steel, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
ABC India Private Limited, Kolkata.
Dabour House , New Delhi
Pashupati acrylon, New Delhi
Park Hotel, Chennai
Gallery Arts India ( AICON) New York, The USA
Reliance Industries, Mumbai.
H. S. Gallery, Heidelberg, Germany
Dr. Prof. H. P. Schmitt, Heidelberg University Germany
.
And also with many important personalities in India & abroad