Ankur Kumar
| Ankur Kumar | |
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| Born | 1989 New Delhi, India |
| 🏫 Education | BFA (Jamia Millia Islamia University), MFA (Lovely Professional University) |
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| 🏅 Awards | * 2019: Professional Excellence in Visual Arts, Best Alumni Award from Lovely Professional University
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Ankur Kumar[1] is an Indian Art Creator, Philanthropist, Energetic Preacher, Environmentalist, Memoirist, and a versatile artist known for his contributions to the visual arts.[2][3][4]
Education and Career
In 2011, Kumar graduated as a Gold Medalist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Jamia Millia Islamia University. He furthered his academic journey by earning a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) with top honors from Lovely Professional University in 2013. In 2017, Kumar achieved the JRF/NET (Junior Research Fellowship/National Eligibility Test) from the University Grant Commission (UGC).
Kumar has been actively involved with the Directorate of Education in the Government of NCT of Delhi.[5]
International Exhibitions and Memberships
Ankur Kumar's work has been showcased in numerous international biennial and triennial exhibitions, spanning countries such as Lithuania, France, Spain, India, Ukraine, and Italy. He is a member of prestigious art societies, including the Spanish Pastel Society in Oviedo, Spain, and Pastel d'Opale in Boulogne Sur Mer, France.[6]
His artwork has been featured in international collections, such as the Sokol Malopolska Culture Centre in Nowy Sazc, Poland, Tirana Art Gallery in Albania, and Ankan Art Associate in India.[7]
Awards and Recognitions
Ankur Kumar has received several accolades for his contributions to the world of visual arts. In 2019, he was honored with the Professional Excellence in Visual Arts award and the Best Alumni Award from Lovely Professional University. In 2023, he was bestowed with the Mahatma Gandhi Rashtriya Abhiman Puraskar for Best Fine Art (Painting) Artist.
An upcoming award is the National Icon Award for Best Artist.[8][9]
Written Works
Apart from his artistic endeavors, Kumar has shared his knowledge through written works. Notable publications include "Art criticism is a mandatory concept in Art Education" (2011), "Oil Colors Technique in Different Art Movements" (2013), "Aboriginal elements in Abstract Painting" (2018), and "Drawing is a basic component from the perspective of Osten Biennial of Drawing" (2019).
Notable Works
Among his notable works are "Complex Emotions," "Cosmology," and "Engulfed With Unknown Emotions," showcasing the depth and diversity of Kumar's artistic expression.
Ankur Kumar continues to be a prominent figure in the global art scene, captivating audiences with his multidimensional approach to visual arts and his commitment to philanthropy and environmental causes.
International Exhibitions
2023
5th International Painting Biennale, International Association of Visual, Performing and Other Arts - International Painting Biennale, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
International Drawing Triennial, Kyiv, Ukraine
2022
- International Print Art Biennale Tirana, Albania
- 46 INTERNATIONAL OSTEN BIENNIAL OF DRAWING, Osten World Gallery Skopje, Macedonia
- 18 International Biennial of Portrait Organized by the International Portrait Gallery Tuzla, Bosna i Hercegovina
2021
International Painting Biennale, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
2019
- International Drawing Biennale, India Ankan Art Associates
- 7th International Biennale Pastel Exhibition, Nowy Sacz, Poland
2018
- 17th International Biennial of Portrait Interbife Organized by the International Portrait Gallery Tuzla, Bosna i Hercegovina
- 44 INTERNATIONAL OSTEN BIENNIAL OF DRAWING, Osten World Gallery Skopje, Macedonia
- VI International Painting Biennial of Guayaquil “ÁLVARO NOBOA PONTÓN” Ecuador
2017
- International Biennial of the Painting and the Unique Fabric Gdynia Poland
- International Painting Biennial, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
- 2nd Tirana International Watercolor Biennale
- 2nd International Triennial of Drawing Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice / Drawing Triennial - Academy of Fine Arts Katowice Poland
2016
- 43 INTERNATIONAL OSTEN BIENNIAL OF DRAWING, Osten World Gallery Skopje, Macedonia
- 5th INTERNATIONAL BIENNALE OF PAINTING Ecuador
- 4th INTERNATIONAL WATERCOLOUR BIENNIAE Serbia
2015
- International Biennial of Portrait Interbifep Organized by the International Portrait Gallery Tuzla, Bosna i Hercegovina
- International Drawing Triennial, Tallinn, Estonia
- International Painting Biennial, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
2014
- INTERNATIONAL BIENNALE OF PAINTING, BEEP WALES INTERNATIONAL PAINTING PRIZE-WALES, UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
- INTERNATIONAL WATERCOLOUR BIENNIAE “BALTIC BRIDGES. Resonance” Kaunas, Lithuania
- 42 INTERNATIONAL OSTEN BIENNIAL OF DRAWING, Osten World Gallery Skopje, Macedonia
- 1st International Pastel d'Opale exhibition-Boulogne sur Mer – France
2013
- 4th Lessedra International Painting & Mixed Media Competition - Sofia-Bulgaria*2nd International Biennale Pastel Painting *Exhibition, Oviedo, Spain
- Amares International Art Festival, International Drawing Exhibition, Amares,-Portugal
- International Paper Art Biennale, Sofia, Bulgaria
- International Painting Biennial, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
- VI International Biennale Pastel Exhibition, Nowy Sacz, Poland
2012
- V International Drawing competition, Wroclaw, Poland
- VIII International biennale of drawing, Pilsen, Czech Republic
- YICCA 2012 (young international contest of contemporary art) in painting Category, Italy
- International Traveling Exhibitions*
2015
- International Painting Biennial at-Palatul Parlamentului București- Romania
2014
- VI International Biennale Pastel Exhibition in Trencin in Slovakia
- VI International Biennale Pastel Exhibition in Lviv in Ukraine
- Turiec Gallery, Daxnerova 2, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
2013
- Gallery of Szombathely, Rakoczi Ferenc utca 12, Szombathely, Hungary
- Prachen Museum in Pisek at Prachen Museum, Velke namesti 114, Pisek, Czech Republic
- International Painting Biennale exhibition in Cotroceni National Museum, Bucharest, Romania
- International Symposium*
2012
- The Status of Art and the Artist in the Contemporary World, Pilsen, Czech Republic
- International Works Collection*
2023
- Drawing works in International Drawing Triennial, Kyiv, Ukraine
2022
- Print works in International Print Art Biennale Tirana, Albania
- Award Work for Drawing at World Osten Drawing Biennale, Skopje, North Macedonia
2018
- 44 INTERNATIONAL OSTEN BIENNIAL OF DRAWING, Osten World Gallery Skopje, Macedonia
- 17th International Biennial of Portrait Interbife Organized by the International Portrait Gallery Tuzla, Bosna i Hercegovina
2016
- 43 INTERNATIONAL OSTEN BIENNIAL OF DRAWING, Osten Word Gallery Skopje, Macedonia
2014
- Drawings for 42 INTERNATIONAL OSTEN BIENNIAL OF DRAWING, at Osten World Gallery in Skopje, Macedonia
2013
- Award work for VI International Biennial Pastel exhibition 2013, property of SOKOL Malopolska Culture Centre in Nowy Sazc, Poland
2012
- Award work for Drawing in VIII International Biennial of Drawing Pilsen 2012 in Czech Republic, the International Association of Art – Europe
National Exhibitions
2022
- 95 All India Art Exhibition, AIFACS, New Delhi
- 87 All India Art Exhibition, Indian Fine Art Academy, Ameritser
- All India Photography Exhibition at Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
2014
- Birla Academy of Art and Culture 47th Annual All India Art Exhibition Kolkata
2012
- Camel All India Art Exhibition in painting category at AIFACS, New Delhi
- Art society of India, 94th All India Art Exhibition in painting category at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
- All India Art Exhibition in Painting and Drawing category at Dhoomimal Art Gallery, New Delhi
2011
- 4th All India Art Exhibition in Painting and Graphics category at Art Mall, New Delhi
Group Show
2009
Impression" A print Making Exhibition
- Scholarship and Fellowship
2017
- JRF University Grants Commission (UGC)
2009
- Merit Scholarship from JMI
2010
- Merit Scholarship from JMI
2011
- Merit scholarship from JMI
Workshop
2018
- Research methodology workshop, Visual
References
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