Sanjay Punekar, India

Sanjay Punekar (b. 1979, Rui–Indapur, Maharashtra) is a contemporary Indian artist whose work is deeply rooted in nature, spirituality, and lived experience. Raised in a farmer’s family amidst the Sahyadri hills, his early connection with the land shaped a refined sensitivity to rhythm, texture, and silence.

Trained at Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Sanjay later established his professional practice in New Delhi, exhibiting widely in solo and group shows. His works form part of important public and private collections in India and abroad.

Inspired by meditation, dreams, and Indian philosophical traditions, his paintings translate natural energy into contemplative visual form. Balancing abstraction with emotional depth, Sanjay Punekar’s art offers collectors an authentic, timeless presence—rooted in cultural memory yet resonating on an international stage.

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BIO

Qualifications

Master of Fine Art, 2015–2016
Five-Year Government Diploma in Fine Art (BFA equivalent), 2003
Diploma in Art Education, 2004
Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Tilak Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Awards & Honors

Brown Ribbon Art Festival, Sadguru “Save Soil” Painting – Cash Prize, Delhi NCR, 2022
Brown Ribbon Art Festival 4.0, Category A, organised by Sadguru Foundation, Sarvodaya Hospital & Manav Rachna School, Faridabad, Delhi NCR
Lalit Kala Academy, Delhi – Selected Artist, Community Garhi Studio, 2017–2018
Global Fine Art Teacher Award, India, 2018
Hindustan Times Award, Delhi – ₹40,000 Cash Prize, 2007
Alliance Française de Poona (Indo-French Cultural Centre), 2003
Avantika International Art Exhibition, Delhi, 2002
Nehru Bal Samiti Award, New Delhi, 2008
Solo Exhibitions
- Huntenkunst Art Fair 2026, SSP Hal, Ulft, Netherlands (Selected Artist)
- “Cosmos in Flowers”, Estate on Perekopskaya, Russia, 2025
- Lalit Kala Academy, National Academy of Art, Delhi, 2023
- Visual Art Gallery, Delhi, 2012
- Taj Palace, New Delhi, 2010
- Malaka Spice, Pune, 2010
- Leela Hotel, Mumbai, 2010
- Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Delhi, 2010
- India Habitat Centre, Delhi, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015
- Art Hut Art Gallery, Pune, 2007
- Artmart, Epicenter, Gurgaon, 2009

Group Exhibitions

Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2011
Redtree Art Gallery, Cincinnati, USA, 2012
India Habitat Centre, Delhi, 2007–2014, 2017, 2023
India International Trade Fair, Delhi, 2025
Mystiq Art Gallery, Delhi, 2007–2010
All India Art & Craft Society, New Delhi, 2009
Renaissance Gallery, Bangalore, 2009
The Ashoka Gallery, Delhi, 2008

Collections

Works by Sanjay Punekar are included in notable collections such as:

Taj Palace, New Delhi
Ait Amine , Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
International Development Research Centre, Canada
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Delhi
United Nations (UNDP)
Royal Danish Embassy, Delhi
Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador, Delhi
DNDI, Switzerland
Deutsche Postbank Home Finance Ltd.
Indian Oil (R&D) and ONGC
The Tosawasi International Committee, Japan
Pupra Center for Art and Culture, Japan / Czech Republic
Camlin Ltd.
Concord Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd., Delhi
Samsunuwiyati Collection, Indonesia

In addition, his works are held in numerous private collections worldwide, including Germany, Singapore, the UK, Canada, South Africa, the USA, and major cities across India.

Huntenkunst Art Fair 2026, Netherlands

I am honored to announce my selection for the Huntenkunst Art Fair 2026, which is recognized as one of the premier contemporary art fairs in the Netherlands.

Location: Netherlands

Dates: May–June 2026

Huntenkunst is an internationally renowned art fair attracting collectors,curators, galleries, and art enthusiasts from across Europe.I will be showcasing my original paintings as part of the selected artists for the 2026 edition.Further details will be forthcoming.