Born in 1940, Niren Sengupta is an acclaimed Indian painter from Bengal He studied Science at Calcutta University and got another degree in Fine Arts from the Government College of Art and Crafts, Kolkata A former Principal of College of Art, New Delhi, Niren found great solace in painting and it soon turned into his passion to express his chamber of thoughts and emotions His works are an expression of his spiritual reflections and his innermost language infused with beauty and serenity

Sengupta is the founding member of 'Gallery 26' in Kolkata and also an Executive member of the Academy of Visual Media, New Delhi He has showcased his works in several solo and group exhibitions at prestigious institutions and holds over 30 years of teaching experience at both graduate and postgraduate levels 

The artist has received several awards for his works including the AIFACS Award; NBT Award in New Delhi; Award for Humanity Udayan Care; and DSCWOS He continues to work and lives in New Delhi