Profile:

Abdul Salam (b. 1971, Kolkata) is a contemporary Indian printmaker whose practice is rooted in the rich tradition of graphic arts nurtured in Bengal. A graduate of the Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata, he has dedicated much of his artistic career to exploring the expressive possibilities of printmaking through etching, intaglio, and related graphic processes.

Over the past two decades, Salam has established a significant presence within India’s printmaking community through participation in major national and international exhibitions. His works have been exhibited at the International Print Triennial in Egypt, the International Print Biennial at Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal, and the International Triennial of Print and Drawing, Bangkok. His practice has also been showcased at prestigious venues including Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai; Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi; Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata; Gallery Time & Space, Bengaluru; and numerous other institutions across India.

Salam’s prints reveal a deep understanding of line, texture, tonal variation, and surface. His works often balance technical sophistication with lyrical visual narratives, reflecting the enduring relevance of traditional printmaking within contemporary artistic discourse. Through a career marked by consistent participation in exhibitions, workshops, print camps, and international exchanges, he continues to contribute significantly to the preservation and advancement of original graphic art in India.

His works are held in private collections across India and continue to attract collectors interested in contemporary Indian printmaking and graphic arts.

Selected Highlights

   *   International Print Triennial, Egypt
   *   International Triennial of Print & Drawing, Bangkok (2012)
   *   International Print Biennial, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal
   *   Solo Exhibition, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai (2014)
   *   Solo Exhibition, Gallery Synagogue Art Gallery, Kochi (2017)
   *   Recipient of several awards from AIFACS, Academy of Fine Arts, Rajya Charukala Parishad, Society of Oriental Art, and other leading institutions.

“Abdul Salam’s prints demonstrate how the traditional language of graphic arts continues to evolve in contemporary India. Combining technical mastery with thoughtful imagery, his works stand within a lineage that stretches from Nandalal Bose and Haren Das to the present generation of Indian printmakers.”