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Neeraj Gupta’s Breakthrough Year: Artistic Mastery and Market Success in 2025

Neeraj Gupta’s Breakthrough Year: Artistic Mastery and Market Success in 2025 One of the standout moments of the year was the sale of his marble sculpture “It’s the Wind Rises” for ₹17.5 lakhs, excluding the gallery commission of Chawla Art Gallery. This was the good price for a single work by Gupta so far. In 2025, one of the famous sculpture artists in the world,  Neeraj Gupta  reached a milestone in his artistic journey. This year brought both strong recognition and creative growth in the art industry. With increasing appreciation for his continued experimentation and work with marble, Gupta further strengthened his position among India’s notable contemporary sculpture artists.   Neeraj Gupta is a renowned sculpture artist who has won numerous accolades, such as the Sahitya Kala Parishad Award, Florence Biennale Awards, Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, and  National Academy of Art, to name a few. He is the founder and president of the Delhi Art Society and member ...

Sri Ram Vijay: A Timeless Depiction of Ram and Sita by Neeraj Gupta

Sri Ram Vijay (Divine Victory), a wooden sculpture by renowned sculptor Neeraj Gupta, is on display from March 1 to April 30 at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi as part of the Neeraj Gupta 's wooden sculpture, " Divine Victory ," (or Sri Ram Vijay) captures the essence of a triumphant homecoming in a unique and contemporary style. Currently exhibited as part of the "Ramayana Chitra Kavyam" at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, the sculpture offers a timeless portrayal of Lord Rama and Sita.   The wooden sculpture stands tall, nearly six feet high and over five feet wide. Gupta employs a light terracotta finish, lending a sense of warmth and antiquity to the piece. The figures of Rama and Sita are the central focus, Rama depicted in a standing posture with his bow and quiver, symbolizing his victory. Sita, by his side, is draped in flowing attire, radiating an air of serenity. An interesting aspect of the sculpture is the faceless depic...

"Spirit Lines," a sculpture for the Mumbai Metro by sculpture artist Neeraj Gupta

Neeraj Gupta’s striking sculpture "Spirit Lines," created for the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, powerfully celebrates the city’s identity—its relentless energy, deep-rooted culture, and the spirit of connectivity that unites its people.  14 August 2025, Mumbai:   Neeraj Gupta ’s striking sculpture "Spirit Lines," created for the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, powerfully celebrates the city’s identity—its relentless energy, deep-rooted culture, and the spirit of connectivity that unites its people.    The sculpture was inaugurated by Ashwini Bhide, a senior IAS officer, managing director of the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, and principal secretary to the chief minister of Maharashtra. Gupta's work not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the metro stations but also serves as a symbol of connectivity and unity among the diverse communities of Mumbai. Designed specifically for one of the busiest transit systems in the world, the sculpture transcends mere ornamen...

Artist Neeraj Gupta’s Makrana marble sculpture at Bikaner House sparks dialogue

  Neeraj Gupta’s king-size sculpture in Makrana marble displayed at Bikaner House is an engaging piece of public art that enriches the sculptural landscape Artist Neeraj Gupta’s sculpture titled, As the wind rises,   installed at the Bikaner House is carved out of a single stone, the timeless pink Makrana marble. At a glance it tells you how the sculptor has transcended conventional boundaries to give a new dimension to Indian sculpting forms. His work of art has the ability to communicate. What is interesting is the solo sculpture strategically placed in the open courtyard near the entrance of Gate No. 2, makes for a full exhibition. Visitors stop by the 10-feet tall artwork weighing 4.2 tonnes, either out of curiosity or fascinated by its flowing lines. “Art is fundamentally subjective. The intent is to enable people appreciate and remember a work of passion,” says Neeraj, who is also the president of Delhi Art Society. Pink Makrana marble ...