Resume

Name: Puja Sarkar

Contact :

Email - poojasarkar.artist@gmail.com

Web site - www.poojasarkarart.com

 

Educational Profile: 

• 2009: MFA (Master of Fine Arts) 1st Class with Specialization (Honors) in Painting from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India.

• 2007: BVA (Bachelor of Visual Arts) 1st Class with Specialization (Honors) in Painting from Rabindra Bharati University,Kolkata, India.

• 2004: 6th Year in Fine Arts from Sarba Bharatiya Charu Kala Mandir (All India Fine Arts Association) Registered with The Govt. of West Bengal, India.

• 2003: “Chitra Visharad Final” (5th Year) in Fine Arts (Painting) from Pracheen Kala Kendra Chandigarh, India.

• 2003: 6th Year in Painting from Surabharati Sangeet Parishad, Registered with The Govt. of West Bengal, India.

Awards:

• 2024:  Special Mention “THE PAST” Show, MOVE IN COLORS, ITALY, 2024

• 2024:  Special Mention “RED” Show, MOVE IN COLORS, ITALY, 2024

• 2024: Award “Best Artwork” ART INDIA GALLERY, New Delhi, India.

• 2024:  Award  “Silver Medal” , 27 ART POINT Organization Jaipur , India.

• 2022: JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP in Painting 2019-2020, Awarded by: Centre for Cultural Resources & Training (CCRT), Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

• 2019:  Winner Women Artist of  “HER STORY” Organized by SeeMe Gallery, Chelsea, New York, United States, USA

• 2010:   Award  -  Published Art in the 2010-2011 Edition of “New Art International’’ Book Art Press, New York, USA.

• 2006:  Student  Scholarship from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India

Exhibitions:

2023 :  Solo Exhibition , Organized by NGO - Foundation of Art & Culture Bhopal, Online

2023 : “VIBRANT HUES, SPIRITED FORMS” Curated by Puja Sarkar, Organized by "SMS" GROUP, Smart Art Gallery, Newtown.

2021:  International Art Show,  Organized and Sponsored by Daejeon International Arts Exchange Association, KOREA

2021 : “CONCAVE & CONVEX”  Curated by Puja Sarkar, Organized by "SMS" A Group of Artists at www.smsgroupartist.com

2021 :  “SOLO ART SHOW” Organized by Worldwide Art Movement, Online

2021 :  Solo Show “International Women Art Fair”,  Organized by Art Family India, Online

2020:  “EMPATHY” to Support Affected Artists by COVID-19 Pandemic, Curated by Puja Sarkar, Organized by "SMS" A Group of Artists at  www.smsgroupartist.com

2020 :  Solo Exhibition, Organized by NGO -Foundation of Art & Culture Bhopal, Online.

2020 :  Solo  Exhibition of Paintings Organized by VIMOHI, Online

2019:  “RUPAM DEHI”  Group Show of Paintings & Sculptures, Organized by “SMS” A Group of Artists at www.smsgroupartist.com

2018: “FREEDOM At MONSOON” Group Show of Paintings & Graphics, Organized by “SMS” A Group of Artists at Online

2017:   Group Exhibition, Organized by Youth Guild, Russian Centre of Science & Culture Kolkata at Gorky Sadan, Kolkata.

2015:   Group Exhibition of Contemporary Artists, Nazrultirtha Art Gallery, Kolkata, India.

2014  –  2016  : Solo Show, Organized and Sponsored by The Eye Within Organization, Online.

2012:   Group Exhibition of Recent Works, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata India.

2012:   Group Show of Paintings & Sculptures of ‘’SMS’’ GROUP, Organized & Sponsored  by  Bliss Art Gallery, Pune, India.

2011: ''Samayer Canvas'' (Invited Artist) Sponsored by Paschimbanga Ganasanskritik Parishad at Academy of Fine Arts, Kol.

2011:   “Coalesce” Group Show Organized by “SMS” A GROUP OF ARTISTS, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore, India.

2011:   A Group Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures, Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata, India.

2010:   Group Show of ‘’SMS’’ GROUP, Organized and Sponsored by Servaria, X-Bose Pacia Art Gallery, Kolkata,India.

2009:   Group Exhibition of Paintings,( Invited Artist), Organized and Sponsored by Anastasia Art Gallery , Kolkata, India.

2009:  Group Exhibition of “SMS” GROUP, Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata, India.

2009:  “Blue Petals” Group Exhibition of Paintings, Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata, India.

2009:   “Unmesh”  Invited Artist, Group Show of Paintings, Organized & Sponsored by Gallery Upstairs Kolkata, India.

2008:  Group Exhibition, Creativity Group, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India.

2008:  Artists of Chittagong & Kolkata titled “Vicinity” Sponsored by  Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong, Bangladesh

2008: “Tribute to Durga’’ Invited Artist, Group Exhibition Organized and Sponsored by Spectrum Arts Gallery, Kolkata, India

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Participations :

• 2024: Move In Colors International Art Association, “THE PAST”, Roma, Italy.

• 2024: Florence Art Gallery, “Interchange” Show. Florence, Italy.

• 2024: Move In Colors International Art Association, “RED”, Roma, Italy.

• 2024 HUG, an inclusive social marketplace, Subjective Art Festival 2024, Lume Studios, New York, United States.

• 2024: Move In Colors International Art Association, “THE SKY”, Rome, Italy.

• 2024: Odyssey Global Media, “Blue Planet Grassroots Global Art Event”, London, England.

• 2024: Move In Colors International Art Association, “PAIN AND SORROW”, Rome, Italy.

• 2024: ARTIT Artist Community, “Brushing Stigma Away”, London, United Kingdom.

• 2024: Vulcan Art Gallery, “Expressions Through Abstraction”  at www.vulcangallery.com , Amritsar, Punjab. India.

• 2024: An International Women’s Art Award & Exhibition, ART INDIA GALLERY , at www.artindiagallery.online  New Delhi, India.

• 2024:    9th National Online Art Competition & Award 2024, 27 ART POINT, Jaipur, India.

• 2023:  An International Women’s Art Award & Show, ART INDIA GALLERY, at www.artindiagallery.online  New Delhi, India...

• 2023:  Featured in ‘MOJARTO ARTIST OF THE WEEK’ by MOJARTO, at www.mojarto.com Kolkata, India...

• 2023:  56th  Annual Exhibition 2023, BIRLA ACADEMY OF ART & CULTURE  Kolkata, India...

• 2022: 5th PASA FESTIVAL (International Sponsored Show) at, KOREA and VIETNAM 

• 2021 : ‘Annual Art & Design Contest 2021’ Sponsored by Camel Art Foundation, Kolkata, India.    

• 2021: Invited Artist in KEEN Kolkata, Online Exhibition of Artist of Kolkata, Organized & Sponsored  FACB Foundation.

• 2021:  Invited Artist in ‘All Bengal Art Festival 2021’, Organized & Sponsored  by Barasat Academy of Culture, Kolkata.

• 2020 : International Art Exhibition on Covid-19, Indian Royal Academy of Art And Culture, India.

• 2020 : ‘Annual Art & Design Contest 2020’ Sponsored by Camel Art Foundation, Kolkata, India    

• 2019 : “Charukala Exhibition 2019” Sponsored & Organized “Rajya Charukala Parisad”-Govt. of West Bengal Information and Cultural Affairs Department, Academy of Fine Arts, Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata,India.

• 2019 :  Invited Artist in Kolkata Art Festival 2019, Organized & Sponsored by “BONDHU - Ek Asha” NGO, Kolkata, India.

• 2019 :  ANNUAL ALL INDIA FINE ARTS EXHIBITION 2019 Sponsored & Organized by Academy of Fine Arts , Kolkata, India.

• 2018 :  Invited Artist in Kolkata Art Festival 2018, Organized & Sponsored by “BONDHU” The Spring Club, Kolkata India.

• 2018:  51st  Annual Exhibition 2018 Sponsored  by BIRLA ACADEMY OF ART & CULTURE  Kolkata, India...

• 2017 : “Charukala Exhibition 2017” Sponsored & Organized “Rajya Charukala Parisad”- Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata,India.

• 2017:  “81st ANNUAL ALL INDIA FINE ARTS EXHIBITION 2017” Sponsored & Organized by Academy of Fine Arts Kolkata, India.

• 2016: ‘Creators Deserve to be Seen" Project‘-‘The Beauty of Art’, SeeMe Gallery 4 Times Square New York, NY, USA.

• 2016:   Invited & Selected Artist  & Sponsored by IMA Foundation (London) , for ANUBHAV Tour Exhibitions in 3 Cities The Schedules are :1st  ANUBHAV Exhibition is in Ahmadabad at the Hutheesing Visual Art Centre 2nd, 3rd and 4th December 2016.

• 2nd ANUBHAV Exhibition is in Jaipur at the IV Jaipur Art Summit. IMA Foundation Collaborating with the Jaipur Art Summit team to produce the fourth edition of the Jaipur Art Summit 7th to 11th December 2016.

• 3rd ANUBHAV Exhibition is in Vadodara at the SITE Art Space 16th and 17th December 2016. All  Exhibitions are Curated by IMA Foundation and Working Together with Hutheesing Visual Art Centre Ahmadabad, Jaipur Art Summit Jaipur, SITE Art Space Vadodara, and IMA Foundation London.

• 2016:  “Charukala Exhibition 2016” Sponsored & Organized “Rajya Charukala Parisad” - Govt. of West Bengal Kolkata, India.

• 2016: Invited Artist '' FREEDOM '' 2016  of Paintings, Sponsored by Galerie La Mere, Kolkata, India.

• 2016:  Invited Artist  '' Parama 2016 ''  by Eminent Female Artists Sponsored by Galerie La Mere Kolkata, India.

• 2016:   All India 49th Annual Exhibition 2016 Sponsored BIRLA ACADEMY OF ART & CULTURE  Kolkata, India.

• 2014: Online Group Show, Sponsored by.Indian Art Collectors - Art Gallery, India.

• 2014: Group Show  “The Square Foot” , Sponsored by Indian Art Collectors - Art Gallery, India.

• 2013:   Invited Artist Exhibition of Three Artists titled “Women Artists“ as An Honor on International Women’s Day, Sponsored by Indian Art Collectors - Art Gallery, India.

• 2011:  Internal Hotel Display of Contemporary Paintings by City Art Factory, Hotel Hindustan International, Kolkata, India

• 2011:   Internal Hotel Display of Contemporary Paintings  Sponsored by City Art Factory at the Hotel Chrome, Kolkata, India.

• 2010:   All India 43rd Annual Sponsored Exhibition of Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata, India.  

• 2009:   All India 42nd Annual Sponsored Exhibition of Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata, India.

• 2009:   Annual Exhibition of Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India.

• 2008:   All India 41st Annual Sponsored Exhibition of Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata, India.

• 2008:   International Camel Art Foundation the 9th Eastern Region Art Sponsored Exhibition, Kolkata, India    

• 2008:   Annual Exhibition of Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India.

• 2008:   All India Sponsored Exhibition of the ‘Eye Within’, “The Golden Brush”, Kolkata, India.

• 2007:   All India Seventy-Second Annual Fine Arts Sponsored Exhibition of Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India.

• 2004 to 2007:   Annual Exhibition of Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India.

Art Fairs

• 2023 :  “Charukala Mela 2023” Sponsored and Organized by “Rajya Charukala Parisad” Govt. of West Bengal at Kolkata,India

• 2022:  Panihati Utsav & Book Fair – 21st December to 31st December, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

• 2022 :  “Charukala Mela 2022-2023” Sponsored and Organized by “Rajya Charukala Parisad” Govt. of West Bengal at Kolkata,India

• 2022 : “Charukala Mela 2022” Sponsored and Organized by “Rajya Charukala Parisad” Govt. of West Bengal at Kolkata,India

• 2021 :  “ART HAAT 2021” Organized by Arts Acre in Artsacre Campus from 17th to 20th Dec, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

• 2021 :  “Charukala Mela 2021 Sponsored and Organized by “Rajya Charukala Parisad” Govt. of West Bengal at Kolkata,India

• 2019 :  “Charukala Mela 2019 Sponsored and Organized by “Rajya Charukala Parisad” Govt. of West Bengal at Kolkata,India

• 2018 : Charukala Mela 2018 Sponsored and Organized by “Rajya Charukala Parisad” Govt. of West Bengal at Kolkata,India

• 2017 : “Charukala Mela 2017 Sponsored and Organized by “Rajya Charukala Parisad” Govt. of West Bengal at Kolkata,India

• 2016:  “Charukala Mela 2016” Sponsored and Organized by “Rajya Charukala Parisad” Govt. of West Bengal at Kolkata,India

• 2016: “5th Edition of Emami Art Fair” Sponsored and Organized by Emami Chisel Art at Emami Chisel Art Gallery, Kolkata, India.

• 2015:  '' The Voice of the Artist '' SCOPE Art Fair Organized and Sponsored by Scope Art , Miami Beach, FLORIDA 33139 USA.

• 2015:   Charukala Utsav 2015’ Sponsored and Organized by “Rajya ‘’Charukala Parisad ‘’- Govt. of  West Bengal, Kolkata, India.

• 2012:  ‘Charukala Utsav 2012’ Sponsored and Organized by “Rajya ‘’Charukala Parisad ‘’- Govt. of  West Bengal, Kolkata, India

• 2010 :  Solo Exhibition of  Paintings , ‘’Ananda Mela 2010’’(Art Fair) Bay Area Prabasi, A Nonprofit Organization, California, USA

Projects:

1. 2017:  Sukhabar Daily Newspaper 30th July 2017, Illustration Project of Sukhabar News Print Media, Kolkata, West Bengal, India,IN.

2. 2012-2016: Jagobangla Utsav Sankha (1419-1423 Bengali Magazine) Illustration Project of Jago Bangla Publication of Gov.t  of W.B.

3. 2012:  Aajkal Sarod Sankha 1419 (Bengali Magazine) Illustration Project of Aajkal News Publication House, Kolkata, West Bengal,IN.

Art Camps:

• 2025 : National Painting Art Camp, Sponsored & Organized by Indian School of Business (ISB) in Mohali Campus, Chandigarh from 9th Feb,2025 to 15th Feb, 2025.

• 2017 : National Painting Art Camp, Sponsored & Organized by Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre (Kolkata), in Collaboration with Vibgyor Media Solution, at Pobitora, Guwahati , Assam, from 1st Dec to 5th Dec, 2017.

Art  Residency:

2023 : National Art Residency Program in Kannur Organized by Kerala Lalitkala Akademi, India.

Workshops:

• 2019: Painting Workshop -ADDA WITH CHOBI & COFFEE, Organized by "SMS" GROUP, Kolkata, West  Bengal, India.

• 2019:  ABID ART WORKSHOP, Organized by ABID International Interiors Fair 2019 , Science City | EM By Pass, Kolkata, India.

• 2018: Painting Workshop - Kolkata Art Festival 2018, Organized by “BONDHU” NGO ,The  Spring Club, E.M Bypass, Kolkata India.

• 2008:  Fresco Painting Workshop organized by the Faculty of Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata., India.     

Honors:

• 2022:  Judge  in Asian Paints Sharod Samman 2022,  Organized by Asian Paints on 29th September, 2022 at Kolkata.

• 2022:  Judge  in the Sit  & Draw Competition, Sponsored by The Govt. of  West Bengal, Department of Information &  Cultural Affairs & Organized  by  Sishu Kishore Academi, & District Information & Cultural Office, North 24 Parganas, Barasat, at Barasat, Kolkata,IN.

• 2019:  Judge  in Asian Paints Sharod Samman 2019,  Organized by Asian Paints on 2nd Oct , 2019 at  Kolkata, India

• 2019:  Judge  in Kolkata Police Sharod Safar 2019,  Organized  by  Govt. of West Bengal Kolkata Police ,Kolkata, India

• 2019:  Judge  in the Sit  & Draw Competition, Sponsored by The Govt. of  West Bengal, Department of Information &  Cultural Affairs & Organized  by  Sishu Kishore Academi, & Sub-Divinional Information & Cultural Affairs Office, Barrackpore, at Barrackpore Adminitrative Building Kolkata, India.

• 2018:  Judge  in Kolkata Police Sharod Safar 2018,  Organized by  Govt. of West Bengal Kolkata Police Kolkata, India

• 2018:  Judge  in Asian Paints Sharod Samman 2018,  Organized by Asian Paints on 13th Oct , 2018 at  Kolkata, India

• 2018 : Judge  in the Sit  & Draw Competition in Connection of Celebration of Gandhi Jayanti ,Sponsored  & Organized by  Rajya Charukala Parishat , The Govt. of  West Bengal  Information & Cultural Affairs Department at Gandhi Samarak Ashram, Sodepur on 2nd October, 2018, Kolkata, India.

• 2018: Judge  in the Sit  & Draw & Slogan Writing Competition Sponsored & Organized by The Govt. of  West Bengal, Department of Information & Cultural Affairs,  Organized  by  Sub-Divinional Information & Cultural Affairs Office, Bidhannagar, at Begum Rokeya Smriti Balika Vidyalaya on 14th September,Kolkata, India.

• 2018: Judge  in the Sit  & Draw Competition, Sponsored by The Govt. of  West Bengal, Department of Information &  Cultural Affairs & Organized  by  Sishu Kishore Academi, & Sub-Divinional Information & Cultural Affairs Office, Barrackpore, at Loksanskriti Bhawan, Sodepur, on 26th August, Kolkata, India.

• 2018: Judge  in the Painting Competition to Celebrate the Earth Day 2018 Sponsored & Organized by Durgapur Vishwagandha Science Society on 22nd April at Anand Amusement Park (Troika Park), City Centre, Durgapur WB,India 

• 2018: Judge  in the Sit & Draw Competition, Sponsored by EMAMI Company, Organized by Bagbazar Ashok Sangha.

• 2017:  Judge  in Kolkata Police Sharod Safar 2017,  Sponsored by  Govt. of West Bengal Kolkata Police Kolkata, India

• 2017:  Judge  in  SWACH, NIRMAL,SUSTHA  BANGLA  CONTEST 2017 , the Durga Puja Competition, Organized & Sponsored  by  Health ETC- A Health Care Organization & Sponsored by Daffodil Group,Kolkata,India.

• 2017:  Judge  in the Sit  & Draw Competition, Sponsored by The Govt. of  West Bengal, Department of Information & Cultural Affairs,  Organized  by  Sishu Kishore Academi, & Sub-Divinional Information & Cultural Affairs Office, Bidhannagar, at Begum Rokeya Smriti Balika Vidyalaya, Kolkata, India.

• 2017:  Judge in the Sit & Draw Competition, Sponsored by EMAMI Company, Organized by Bagbazar Ashok Sangha at  BagBazar, Kolkata, India. 

• 2017: Judge in the Sit & Draw Competition, Organized & Sponsored by Bagbagar Sarbojanin Jagadhatri Puja Committee at BagBazar, Kolkata, India. 

• 2007:   Judge  in the Sit & Draw Program, Organized & Sponsored by The Govt. of West Bengal Office of the Assistant

       Director, Consumer Affairs & Fair Business Practices, Kolkata, Eastern Sub Region Office, 2007, Kolkata, India.

ART TALK SHOWS: (LIVE) – “ADDA WITH CHOBI & COFFEE” Series Talk Shows  Organized by “SMS" GROUP  :

• 2021: Talk Show (6th Edition) TOPIC – “PRACTICE WITH PURE MEDIUM IN PAINTING” on 21st April, 2021 on Facebook Live.

• 2020: Talk Show (5th Edition) TOPIC – “DURGA PUJA ART IN THE NEW NORMAL SITUATION” on 14th Oct, 2020 on Facebook

• 2020: Talk Show (4th Edition) TOPIC – “PRACTICE OF SCULPTURES IN THE NEW NORMAL SITUATION”  on 10th July, 15th July, 20th July, 2020 on Facebook Live

• 2020: (3rd Edition) TOPIC – “PRINTMAKING TODAY” on 15th June, 2020 at ZOOM App

• 2020: (2nd Edition) TOPIC – ARTISTS IN LOCKDOWN on 8th June, 2020 at ZOOM App

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Bibliography: 

Review on Exhibitions & Published in the Following Electronic Media :

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•    Blue Planet Art Documentary Film by Odyssey Global Media, United Kingdom - An Exploration Through The Arts – 24th August, 2024– worldwide on YouTube.com/@odysseyglobalmedia  
•    Blue Planet Show Podcast by Odyssey Global Media – 26th July, 2024 on www.odysseyglobalmedia.com
•    Indian Art News – 25th September, 2023 – Blog about Discover the Unconventional Artistry of Puja Sarkar : A Journey Throgh Emotions and Objects by Vision Art Galley , Mumbai .
•    Bangladesher Khabor – 3rd July, 2022 – Special Biographical Review about Indian Artist Puja Sarkar  
•    Saltlake Barta News – You Tube Channel – 10th July 2020 – Special Story about Activities of “SMS” Group for 11 Years and Online Talkshow Programs (Adda with Chobi & Coffee) in the World Wide Crucial Time of Corona Pendamic 2020.
•    24 Frames Bangla -Short Film News – You Tube Cahnnel – 7th Dec 2019 – Inteview about Artistic and Social Activities and Performance of “SMS’’ Group for last 11 years and Presentation of “SMS” Group at “Charukala Utsav 2019”  Sponsored & Organized by “Rajya Charukala Parisad” - Govt. of West Bengal Information and Cultural Affairs Department,

Publications:
•   The Blue Planet Collective Art Book – 28th July, 2024 – Published Worldwide by Odyssey Global Media.

•    SUKHABAR Newspaper – Kolkata- 1st April, 2023 - Review on Group Art Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures “VIBRANT   HUES, SPIRITED FORMS” Organized by "SMS" A Group of Artists.
•    ROYAL ART TIMES – Kalaburagi – 16th to 28th February, 2023 – Review  on Group  Art Exhibition  of Paintings & Sculptures “VIBRANT HUES, SPIRITED FORMS ” Organized by "SMS" A Group of Artists
•    SUKHABAR Newspaper – Kolkata- 14th January, 2023 – Review on Display of SMS group at Charukala Art Fair 2022.
•    Ei Somay – Kolkata - 1st October, 2021  - Review on  National Online Art Exhibition “EMPATHY” for a Noble Cause to Support Affected Artists by this COVID-19 Pandemic. at www.smsgroupartist.com
•    Colour Canvas  – 1st to 15th July 2020 -  New Delhi –  Review  on a Talk Show (LIVE) - ADDA WITH CHOBI &  COFFEE (3rd Edition) of SMS" A GROUP OF ARTISTS TOPIC – “PRINTMAKING TODAY” on 15th June, 2020
•    Saltlake Barta – 20th December 2019, Kolkata -  Review on Workshop of “SMS” Group “ADDA WITH CHOBI & COFFEE”.
•    Dainik Statesman –- 14th December  2019, Kolkata - Review on Display of SMS group at “Charukala Utsav 2019”
•    Ei Somay – 2nd November 2019, Kolkata -  Review on  Workshop of “SMS” Group “ADDA WITH CHOBI & COFFEE “.
•    Banglar Khabor – 1st November 2019, Kolkata -  Review on Show of Paintings of “SMS” Group “RUPAM DEHI”
•    Best Kolkata News – 1st November 2019, Kolkata -  Review on Exhibition of of “SMS” Group “RUPAM DEHI”
•    Saltlake Barta – 1st December 2018, Kolkata -  Review  on  Online Group Exhibition “FREEDOM at  MONSOON”  

•    Dainik Statesman  – 17th December 2016, Kolkata - Review on “Charukala Utsav 2016”
•    Dainik Statesman  – 5th March 2016, Kolkata – Review on'' Parama 2016 '' Exhibition by Eminent Female Artists.
•    Ei Somay  – 28th March 2015, Kolkata – Review on Display of Paintings of SMS group  at  “Charukala Utsav 2015”
•  Dainik Statesman–16th June 2012, Kolkata–Review of Group Show of Recent Works at Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata. 
•    Aajkaal – 19th May 2012 , Kolkata – Review of Group Show of Recent Works at Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India.
•    Ganasakti - 13th May 2012, Kolkata - Review of Group Show of Recent Works at Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata India.
•    Eenadu -Telugu Newspaper – 5th December 2011, Bangalore  – Review on Group Exhibition of “SMS” Group at Bangalore.
•    Ganasakti - 2011, Kolkata - Review on Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures  at Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata.
•    Dainik Statesman – 23rd October 2010, Kolkata – Review of Sponsored Show of ‘’SMS’’ Group in X-Bose Pacia Gallery.
•    Pratyahik Khabor – 10th October 2010, Kolkata – Review of Sponsored Show of ‘’SMS’’ Group in X-Bose Pacia Gallery.
•    Dainik Statesman – 5th September 2009, Kolkata - Review on “SMS” Group’s Show at Birla Academy of Art & Culture.
•    Dainik Statesman – 11th July 2009, Kolkata - Review of Sponsored Show titled “Unmesh” at Gallery “Upstairs” Kolkata.
•    Dainik Statesman – 20th June, 2009,Kolkata – Review of Show of Blue Petals at Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata.
•    Anandabazar Patrika -15th December , 2007, Kolkata - Review on  “The Eye Within” – The Golden Brush, 2008, Kolkata.
•    Dainik Statesman – 22nd July 2008, Kolkata – Review on Show of “Creativity” in Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India.
 

Newspapers: (Bangladesh)Review about Exhibition titled “Vicinity” in Bangladesh Published in the Following Bangladeshi Newspapers-

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• "Bangladesher Khabor" – 3rd July, 2022 – Special Biographical Review about Indian Artist Puja Sarkar 

• "Daily Suprobhat Bangladesh” - Bangladesh, Chattagram, 19th October, 2008, Sunday.

• “Dainik Ajadi”- Bangladesh, 23rd October, 2008, Thursday.

• “Dainik Purbocon “- 23rd October, 2008 Thursday.

• “Pratham Alo” – Bangladesh, 23rd October, 2008, Thursday.

• “Anandan” -  Bangladesh – 23rd October, 2008, Thursday.

• “Dainik Purbocon” - Bangladesh –19th October, 2008.

 

Magazines: (India) Review on Some Exhibitions & Paintings Published in the Following Indian Magazines-

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• Art And Cart” – 5th March 2013 Mumbai & Delhi, “Brush with femininity “Review of Exhibition of Indian Art Collectors 

• “Saptahik Bartaman” - 6thJune, 2009 Kolkata, Review on Exhibition of “Blue Patels’’ Group.

• “Desh” – 2nd July, 2009 Kolkata, Review on Exhibition “Creativity” 2008.

• “Sonar Tari” (2006-2007) & (2007-2008) Kolkata – Annual Magazine of Rabindra Bharati University (Published My Paintings).

Magazines: (Bangladesh) Review about Exhibition titled “Vicinity” in Bangladesh Published in the Bangladeshi Art Magazine—

• “Silparup” A quarterly Magazine of Art – Bangladesh, 

 

Teaching Experiences:

• Art & Craft Teacher at ARTY e ZONE, Kolkata, India.

• Art Instructor - Painting Class for Drawing, Study, Composition in an Art School Administered by Saradacharan Aryan Institution Alumni Association, (January 2007—July 2009) Kolkata, India.

• Art Instructor at “Sur-o-Silpo”, A School of Fine Arts (Yrs. 2001- 2006) Kolkata, India

 

Member :

• ALL INDIA REPORTER ASSOCIATION (State Cultural Secretary - West Bengal & Invited Member)

• “SMS” A Group of Artists ( Founder Member & Owner ) Website :www.smsgroupartist.com

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Collections:

California, New York, (USA), Canada, UK, Germany, Japan, Dubai, Turkey, Italy & Bangladesh. All over the World

 Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune (All over India). Many Galleries & Private Collections in India & Abroad.

 

Puja Sarkar                       

Date: 5th January, 2025.

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