Born 1966, Kolkata | Lives and works in Kolkata

Atin Basak is one of India’s most accomplished printmakers, widely known for his spiritually infused imagery and masterful command over traditional and experimental printmaking techniques. With a practice grounded in solitude, symbolism, and Eastern philosophy, his works frequently portray sages, mythic figures, and meditative characters—offering a visual language of inner calm and transcendence.

Basak completed his BVA in Painting from the Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata in 1991, followed by an MFA in Printmaking from the Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University of Baroda in 1993. His early career was marked by international recognition, including the prestigious Charles Wallace India Trust Award (2000), which enabled his residency at Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop. He was also invited as a visiting lecturer at the École des Beaux-Arts, Caen (France) in 1996–97 and again in 2004, with further invitations to exhibit and teach in La Réunion.

His solo exhibitions have spanned major venues including Jehangir Art Gallery (Mumbai), Les Comptoirs de L’Inde and Galerie Grewal (Paris), Edinburgh Printmakers (UK), and Gallery Katayun (Kolkata), among others. His works have also been included in several international biennials and exhibitions across Europe and Asia.

Basak is the recipient of several national and international awards, including the VIIth Biennial Award at the 1st International Gravura Exhibition in Portugal (2000), Bharat Bhawan International Biennial of Print Art (2006), and honors from Lalit Kala Akademi (New Delhi), AIFACS, Bombay Art Society, and Birla Academy of Art & Culture (Kolkata).

Technically versatile, his practice encompasses etching, drypoint, lithography, tempera, serigraphy, and mixed media. His works are known for their intricate surfaces, subtle tonalities, and quiet narratives. Text, memory, and spiritual iconography often interweave to create a contemplative visual rhythm in his compositions.

Atin Basak’s art is held in significant institutional collections including the National Gallery of Modern Art (New Delhi), Lalit Kala Akademi, British Council (Mumbai), Baroda Palace Museum, and several private and public collections in India and abroad.