(b. 1940) Born in January 1940 in Bengal, Gupta graduated in Science from Calcutta University and later proceeded to get a degree in Arts from the Govt. College of Art & Crafts, Calcutta. For him, art is an expression of inner language. His communion with happenings around him evolves and reflects in his works. He finds lasting beauty in the serenity of the total surrender of monks of Ramakrishna Mission to the mission. A mission that signifies sacrifice and service to mankind. His works are aesthetic expressions of his inner reflections infused with serenity, sacrifice, service and beauty. He has had several solo and prestigious group exhibitions to his credit. Apart from the vast knowledge in the field of art, his pool of professional achievements also includes over 30 years of teaching experience at both graduate and post graduate levels. He has been awarded with many esteemed awards like AIFACS Award and NBT Award in New Delhi; Award for Humanity Udayan Care; DSCWOS. He has also been the founder member of ‘Gallery 26’ in Kolkata, besides being member of Calcutta painters and Executive member of Academy of Visual Media, New Delhi. His prestigious collection can be found at known galleries like Lalit Kala Akademi. A professional painter and teacher, Niren Sengupta is Ex-Principal, College of Art, New Delhi and works from his studio in New Delhi.