Born 1954, Kolkata | Lives and works in Kolkata
Bimal Kundu is a senior sculptor whose distinctive formal language blends modernist abstraction with lyrical figuration. Working primarily in metal and concrete, his works evoke both architectural solidity and rhythmic grace—often drawing inspiration from everyday forms, nature, and folk motifs. Over a career spanning four decades, he has created several iconic public sculptures that have become landmarks in Kolkata’s urban landscape.
Kundu graduated from the Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata, specializing in painting and sculpture. He was awarded First Class First in Sculpture in 1981. Among his numerous accolades are the National Award from Lalit Kala Akademi, the Gaganendranath Memorial Medal, Birla Academy Award, AFA Award, H.C. Ghosh Award, Navonmeska Award, and the Rajaram Scholarship from the Government of Karnataka.
His sculptural works have been showcased at leading galleries across India, including CIMA Gallery, Chitrakoot, Aakriti Art Gallery, Akar Prakar, Sanskriti Art Gallery, Vadehra Art Gallery, Cymroza Art Gallery, Gallery Sumukha (Bengaluru), and Art Today (New Delhi). He has also participated in several national and international art camps and workshops in China, Thailand, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.
Among his most celebrated public commissions is the monumental Bird—an 8-feet aluminium sculpture installed at the arrival lounge of Kolkata Airport, seen daily by thousands of travelers. Other notable works include Birpurush (14 feet high, Nicco Park, Kolkata) and Kolkata (10 feet high, on VIP Road), both executed in concrete and embodying his characteristic blend of strength and sensitivity.
Bimal Kundu’s works are part of numerous public and private collections, including the National Gallery of Modern Art (New Delhi), Birla Academy of Art & Culture (Kolkata), and Venkatappa Art Gallery (Bengaluru). A member of the Society of Contemporary Artists since 1989, he continues to be an influential presence in the Indian contemporary sculptural movement.