Sakti Burman

Trivia

• A painter and lithographer, his art has mythic and fantasy content and rich colors.
• Has had several exhibitions of his work in India, and elsewhere, and won several prizes.
• His niece, Jayasri Burman was inspired by him and is a notable artist in her own right; as is his niece's husband, Paresh Maity.
• His extended family includes several eminent artists: His daughter, Maya Burman also lives and works in France.
• Has lived in France for the last five decades, while maintaining strong ties with India, where he regularly exhibits his work.
• Grew up in what is now Bangladesh (but was part of pre-Independence India).
• Is a contemporary Indian artist of Indian parentage living in France.