Ankur Kumar

Ankur Kumar is a versatile artist, energetic preacher, environmentalist, and memoirist, known for his significant contributions to the visual arts.

Ankur Kumar
Born Nationality Occupation	New Delhi, India Indian Art Creator, Philanthropist, Environmentalist

Education and Career

Ankur Kumar graduated as a Gold Medalist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Jamia Millia Islamia University in 2011. 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 (Joint Research Fellowship/National Eligibility Test) from the University Grants Commission (UGC). Kumar has been actively involved with the Directorate of Education in the Government of NCT of Delhi.

Work Style

Ankur Kumar's body of work is a harmonious blend of conceptual and abstract tachisme, expressed through a diverse range of artistic mediums including paintings, drawings, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, creative installations, tribal art, and folk art. His most famous paintings are in ink, Acrylic Colors, pastel, and Mix Media. He has also worked in oil medium and is known for his Sustainable medium and abstract drawings.

International Exhibitions and Memberships

Ankur Kumar's work has been showcased in numerous international biennial and triennial exhibitions in countries such as Lithuania, France, Spain, India, Ukraine, Ecuador, North Macedonia, Estonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia, Albania, Armenia, Italy, Romania, Hungary, Republic of Moldova, Czech Republic, Poland, United Kingdom, Portugal, and Slovakia. 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. 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, Osten world Drawing Centre, Skopje, North Macedonia, International White Drawing center, Kyiv, Ukraine, Best Paintings at Lovely Professional University.

Awards and Laurels

Ankur Kumar has received several accolades for his contributions to the world of visual arts, including:

- 2024: Honored with Fames India Award for Most Innovative Artist of the Year

- 2024: Honored with Bharat Samman Nidhi Puraskar for Best Creative Entrepreneur of the Year

- 2024: Letter of Appreciation by the Speaker of Delhi Vidhan Sabha

- 2023: Sustainable Research and Education Award for Best Artist by Sustainable India

- 2023: Award of Excellence for Painting in 5th International Painting Biennale from International Association of Visual, Performing, and Other Arts

- 2023: 1st Award for Painting in 5th International Painting Biennale from International Association of Visual, Performing, and Other Arts

- 2023: Honored with National Icon Award for Best Artist

- 2023: Honored with Shri. Mahatma Gandhi Rashtriya Abhiman Puraskar for Best Painting Artist

- 2022: International Award for Drawing, Special Recognition by the International Jury, World Osten Drawing Biennale, Skopje, North Macedonia

- 2022: Award for Photography from Indian Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar

- 2022: Award for Graphics from All India Fine Arts and Craft Society (AIFACS), New Delhi

- 2019: 1st International Award for Drawing, International Drawing Biennale India, Ankan Art Associates

- 2019: Honored with Professional Excellence in Visual Arts, the Best Alumni Award from Lovely Professional University

- 2013: 3rd International Award for Painting, 6th International Biennale pastel painting, at Nowy Sacz, Poland

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," "Engulfed With Unknown Emotions," “Universe”, and “Bindu” 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.