National Award
Received Junior Fellowship Award to the Excellence Person for the Contribution to the Culture by: Centre for Cultural Resources & Training (CCRT), Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
Puja Sarkar
Artist · Curator · Social Activist
autobiographical narratives — where feminist symbolism becomes dialogue, empathy, inclusivity and social change.
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Art, for me, is a silent conversation—Weaving Autobiography, Feminine Memory, and Symbol into Contemporary Art.
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Review on Exhibitions & Published in the Following Electronic Media :
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2025: A "Spotlight Interview Winner Artist" by ARTIT, United Kingdom. Interview Link - https://www.artit.net/spotlight/254
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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
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Blue Planet Show Podcast by Odyssey Global Media – 26th July, 2024 on www.odysseyglobalmedia.com
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Indian Art News – 9th October, 2023 – Blog about Discover the Unconventional Artistry of Puja Sarkar : A Journey Through Emotions and Objects by Vision Art Galley , Mumbai, India. Link - https://www.visionsarts.com/%f0%9f%8e%a8-discover-the-unconventional-artistry-of-puja-sarkar-a-journey-through-emotions-and-objects-%f0%9f%8c%9f/
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Bangladesher Khabor – 3rd July, 2022 – Special Biographical Review about Indian Artist Puja Sarkar
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Saltlake Barta News – You Tube Channel – 10th July 2020 – Special Story about Activities of “SMS” Group for 11 Years and Online Talk show Programs (Adda with Chobi & Coffee) in the World Wide Crucial Time of Corona Pandemic 2020.
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24 Frames Bangla -Short Film News – You Tube Cahnnel – 7th Dec 2019 – Interview 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. on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4UJ_XMEv9w
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Publications:
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The Blue Planet Collective Art Book – 28th July, 2024 – Published Worldwide by Odyssey Global Media, United Kindom.
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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.
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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
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SUKHABAR Newspaper – Kolkata- 14th January, 2023 – Review on Display of SMS group at Charukala Art Fair 2022.
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Ei Somay Newspaper– 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
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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
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Saltlake Barta Newspaper– 20th December 2019, Kolkata - Review on Workshop of “SMS” Group “ADDA WITH CHOBI & COFFEE”.
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Dainik Statesman Newspaper– 14th December 2019, Kolkata - Review on Display of SMS group at “Charukala Utsav 2019”
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Ei Somay Newspaper– 2nd November 2019, Kolkata -Review on Workshop of “SMS” Group “ADDA WITH CHOBI & COFFEE “.
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Banglar Khabor – 1st November 2019, Kolkata - Review on Show of Paintings of “SMS” Group “RUPAM DEHI”
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Best Kolkata News – 1st November 2019, Kolkata - Review on Exhibition of of “SMS” Group “RUPAM DEHI”
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Saltlake Barta – 1st December 2018, Kolkata -Review on Online Group Exhibition “FREEDOM at MONSOON”
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Dainik Statesman Newspaper – 17th December 2016, Kolkata - Review on “Charukala Utsav 2016”
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Dainik Statesman Newspaper– 5th March 2016, Kolkata – Review on'' Parama 2016 '' Exhibition by Eminent Female Artists.
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Ei Somay Newspaper – 28th March 2015, Kolkata – Review on Display of Paintings of SMS group at “Charukala Utsav 2015”
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Dainik Statesman – 16th June 2012, Kolkata – Review of Group Show of Recent Works at Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata.
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Aajkaal – 19th May 2012 , Kolkata – Review of Group Show of Recent Works at Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata.
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Ganasakti - 13th May 2012, Kolkata - Review of Group Show of Recent Works at Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata India.
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Eenadu -Telugu Newspaper – 5th December 2011, Bangalore – Review on Group Exhibition of “SMS” Group at Bangalore.
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Ganasakti - 2011, Kolkata - Review on Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures at Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata.
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Dainik Statesman – 23rd October 2010, Kolkata – Review of Sponsored Show of ‘’SMS’’ Group in X-Bose Pacia Gallery.
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Pratyahik Khabor – 10th October 2010, Kolkata – Review of Sponsored Show of ‘’SMS’’ Group in X-Bose Pacia Gallery.
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Dainik Statesman – 5th September 2009, Kolkata - Review on “SMS” Group’s Exhibition at Birla Academy of Art & Culture.
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Dainik Statesman – 11th July 2009, Kolkata - Review of Sponsored Exhibition titled “Unmesh” at Gallery “Upstairs” Kolkata.
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Dainik Statesman – 20th June, 2009,Kolkata – Review of Show of Blue Petals at Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata.
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Anandabazar Patrika -15th December, 2007, Kolkata - Review on “The Eye Within” – The Golden Brush, 2008, Kolkata.
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Dainik Statesman – 22nd July 2008, Kolkata – Review on Exhibition of “Creativity” in Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India.
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“Daily Suprobhat Bangladesh” - Bangladesh, Chattagram, 19th October, 2008, Sunday.
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“Dainik Ajadi”- Bangladesh, 23rd October, 2008, Thursday.
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“Dainik Purbocon “- 23rd October, 2008 Thursday.
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“Pratham Alo” – Bangladesh, 23rd October, 2008, Thursday.
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– Bangladesh – 23rd October, 2008, Thursday.
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“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, titled “Brush with femininity“ Review on Sponsored Exhibition of Indian
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Art Collectors (online art gallery) pays honor for the contributions that women have made in every stratum of society. On this year’s International Women’s Day, the gallery presented a group show of three women artists in a show titled ‘Women Artists’.
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“Saptahik Bartaman” - 6thJune, 2009 Kolkata, Review on Exhibition of “Blue Patels’’ Group.
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“Desh”– 2nd July, 2009 Kolkata, Review on Exhibition “Creativity” 2008.
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“Sonar Tari” (2006-2007) & (2007-2008) Kolkata – Annual Magazine of Rabindra Bharati University (Published My Paintings).
Bangladesh - Review about Exhibition titled “Vicinity” in Bangladesh Published in the Bangladeshi Art Magazine
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“Silparup”- A quarterly Magazine of Art – Bangladesh, 2nd year 4th Issue October to December 2008 – Exhibition “Vicinity” Sponsored by Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
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