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Paresh Maity

Paresh Maity

Paresh Maity was born in 1965 in Tamluk, did his BFA from Calcutta and his MFA from Delhi. Maity has had 81 solo exhibitions around the world till date and been the recipient of many national and international awards, including the Padma Shri from the Indian Government.

Session

A Portrait of an Artist:

Paresh Maity and Ina Puri in conversation with Kishore Singh

A compelling visual chronicle of one of India’s most celebrated contemporary artists, A Portrait of the Artist in the World, introduces us to the inner world of Paresh Maity captured by the late celebrated photographer, Nemai Ghosh. Writer and art curator Ina Puri has provided the text for this masterpiece. Puri’s other latest work includes Kolkata by Raghu Rai. A Padma Shri, Maity is known for his outstanding work in the field of sculptures and watercolours. In a conversation with Kishore Singh, Maity and Puri bring forward the essence of this artistic narrative and discuss the journey and history it represents.