Nandan Purkayastha Indian, b. 1986
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Nandan Purkayastha
Gandhi Preaching, 2021
Pen & Ink, watercolor and acrylic on paper
57" x 60"
“It is always about how we perceive things – someone may see religion in my work, others may see a larger narrative of strength and beauty,"- Nandan Purkayastha
Debopriya Nanadan Purkayastha, known professionally as Nandan Purkayastha (b. 1986, Assam), is an Indian artist based in Delhi who works across painting, sculpture, and apparel design. Since 2009, he has been active as a professional artist, graduating from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in 2009, and has built a diverse practice that merges visual art with design and fashion.
Purkayastha’s work has been featured in notable exhibitions including Kala Sutra Singapore (2025), The Lineage of Light (2025), THREADS OF TRADITION AND MODERNITY (2025), Sacred Whirlwinds (2024), and Art Mumbai (2024). His practice explores themes of tradition, modernity, identity, and material culture, often reflecting on South Asian visual traditions through a contemporary lens.
For galleries and collectors interested in a younger, cross‑disciplinary Indian artist who bridges fine art, fashion, and design, Nandan Purkayastha represents an emerging voice in contemporary Indian art.
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Where Matter Becomes Meaning
A Group Show 2 Mar - 30 Apr 2026'Where Matter Becomes Meaning' traces a journey in which material form evolves into states of perception, memory, and spiritual awareness. Across generations of artists, pigment, texture, and structure are not...Read more -
Gathered Light
A Group Show 9 Jan - 28 Feb 2026Gathered Lights is a curated contemporary art exhibition presented by Sanchit Art that explores the evolving identity of modern Indian art. Featuring works by 20 renowned, senior, and emerging Indian...Read more -
Continuum
A Solo Show of Nandan Purkayastha 5 - 10 Nov 2025Continuum’ Solo Show by Nandan Purkayastha at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai (5-10 Nov, 2025)Read more -
Blossoms of Modernity
A Group Show 5 Jul - 31 Aug 2025This exhibition explores the harmonious interplay between India's timeless artistic traditions and the bold innovations of contemporary art. Each piece reflects a dialogue between the past and the present, blending...Read more -
Kala Sutra Singapore - 2025
The Lineage of Light 30 Apr - 4 May 2025This landmark event, a decade-long collaboration between Phi Events, Singapore, and Delhi’s Sanchit Art Gallery, will take place from April 30th to May 4th at The Arts House, Singapore. Showcasing...Read more -
Sacred Whirlwinds
A Group Show 1 - 31 Dec 2024The works evoke energy swirling through time, capturing the essence of change and introspection. Each piece reflects an inner journey, where the whirlwind symbolizes both chaos and harmony, blurring the...Read more -
Art Mumbai 2024
14 - 17 Nov 2024As a prominent gallery dedicated to Indian contemporary art, we bring a carefully curated selection of works that reflect the diversity and depth of modern Indian artistry. Our showcase highlights...Read more -
Serenity in Celebration
A Group Show 1 - 31 Oct 2024Each piece resonates with the vibrancy of life and the calm found in celebration, making this exhibition a perfect homage to the festive spirit of the month. The showcased works...Read more -
Oasis of the Wandering Mind
A Group Show 1 - 30 Sep 2024Through their unique style and medium, each artist explores themes of introspection, imagination, and the fluidity of thought. The exhibition acts as a sanctuary for artistic exploration, depicting the mind's...Read more -
IN SEARCH OF IDENTITY
A Group Show 1 - 31 Aug 2024Delving in their personal and collective journeys, as they navigate and unearth the multifaceted dimensions of their identities. Through a diverse array of mediums and styles, these artists offer intimate...Read more -
HUMANISATION WITH HUMAN THOUGHTS
A Group Show 1 - 30 Apr 2024All exploring the conceptual realm of humanisation, whether through portraying emotions on faces, introspective reflections, or intertwining human qualities with the natural world. These works exemplify an aesthetic fusion of...Read more -
GENESIS BY NANDAN PURKAYASTHA
A Solo Show By Nanadan Purkayastha 17 - 23 Jan 2024An overview of Nandan’s works denotes a sense of ecological and historical supplication. The lush world he depicts is not one in which humans maintain their dominance, autonomy, or forbearance....Read more -
The Celebration of Solitary
1 - 30 Apr 2023A group show of the artworks of 9 different artists, all of whom are engaging, dwelling, and celebrating the self, in terms of expression, technique or a community they belong...Read more
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Where Matter Becomes Meaning
A Group Show 2 Mar - 30 Apr 2026'Where Matter Becomes Meaning' traces a journey in which material form evolves into states of perception, memory, and spiritual awareness. Across generations of artists, pigment,...Read more -
Gathered Light
A Group Show 9 Jan - 28 Feb 2026Gathered Lights is a curated contemporary art exhibition presented by Sanchit Art that explores the evolving identity of modern Indian art. Featuring works by 20...Read more -
Continuum
A Solo Show of Nandan Purkayastha 5 - 10 Nov 2025Continuum’ Solo Show by Nandan Purkayastha at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai (5-10 Nov, 2025)Read more -
Blossoms of Modernity
A Group Show 5 Jul - 31 Aug 2025This exhibition explores the harmonious interplay between India's timeless artistic traditions and the bold innovations of contemporary art. Each piece reflects a dialogue between the...Read more -
Kala Sutra 2025 - Singapore
The Lineage of Light May 6, 2025Read more -
Kala Sutra Singapore - 2025
The Lineage of Light 30 Apr - 4 May 2025This landmark event, a decade-long collaboration between Phi Events, Singapore, and Delhi’s Sanchit Art Gallery, will take place from April 30th to May 4th at...Read more -
Sacred Whirlwinds
A Group Show 1 - 31 Dec 2024The works evoke energy swirling through time, capturing the essence of change and introspection. Each piece reflects an inner journey, where the whirlwind symbolizes both...Read more -
Art Mumbai 2024
14 - 17 Nov 2024As a prominent gallery dedicated to Indian contemporary art, we bring a carefully curated selection of works that reflect the diversity and depth of modern...Read more -
Genesis: A Solo Show by Nandan Purkayastha
Oct 9, 2024Nandan Purkayastha is a contemporary artist deeply rooted in the present moment. His surreal figures, which populate his painted worlds, draw inspiration from childhood memories...Read more -
Serenity in Celebration
A Group Show 1 - 31 Oct 2024Each piece resonates with the vibrancy of life and the calm found in celebration, making this exhibition a perfect homage to the festive spirit of...Read more -
Nandan Purkayastha
Genesis Sep 6, 2024Read more -
Oasis of the Wandering Mind
A Group Show 1 - 30 Sep 2024Through their unique style and medium, each artist explores themes of introspection, imagination, and the fluidity of thought. The exhibition acts as a sanctuary for...Read more -
IN SEARCH OF IDENTITY
A Group Show 1 - 31 Aug 2024Delving in their personal and collective journeys, as they navigate and unearth the multifaceted dimensions of their identities. Through a diverse array of mediums and...Read more -
HUMANISATION WITH HUMAN THOUGHTS
A Group Show 1 - 30 Apr 2024All exploring the conceptual realm of humanisation, whether through portraying emotions on faces, introspective reflections, or intertwining human qualities with the natural world. These works...Read more -
GENESIS BY NANDAN PURKAYASTHA
A Solo Show By Nanadan Purkayastha 17 - 23 Jan 2024An overview of Nandan’s works denotes a sense of ecological and historical supplication. The lush world he depicts is not one in which humans maintain...Read more -
The Celebration of Solitary
1 - 30 Apr 2023A group show of the artworks of 9 different artists, all of whom are engaging, dwelling, and celebrating the self, in terms of expression, technique...Read more