Sankho Chaudhuri

Sankho Chaudhuri (25 February 1916 – 28 August 2006) was an Indian sculptor, a noted figure in the art scene of India. (Although named Naranarain [1] in due family tradition, he was more widely known by his pet-name Sankho)

Ram Kinker Baij was his teacher. He began close to cubism and then was influenced by István Beöthy, whom he had met in Paris. His themes have included the female figure and wildlife. He was worked in a wide range of media, and has produced both large-scale reliefs and mobiles.

1916  : Born, Santhal Purganas, Bihar.
1939  : Bachelor of Arts, Santiniketan.
1945  : Diploma in Fine Art with Distinction in Sculpture, from Kala Bhavan, Santiniketan.
1945  : Went to Nepal to assist Ramkinkar to execute War Memorial.
1945  : Studied Nepalese System of Metal Casting.
1949  : Study tour of Europe. Worked in Paris and England, Visited Art Centers of Italy, Switzerland, Belgium and the Netherlands.

1949-57 : Reader & Head, Dept. of Sculpture, MS University of Baroda.
1952  : First Hony. Joint Secretary – Indian Sculptors Association, Bombay.
1956  : Member, Lalit Kala Akademi.
1957-70  : Professor & Head, Dept. of Sculpture, MS University of Baroda.
1966-68 : Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University, Baroda.
1974  : Honorary Secretary, Lalit Kala Akademi.
1976  : Visiting Professor, B.H.U.
1977-78 : Visiting Fellow, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan.
1980  : Professor of Fine Arts, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
1984-89 :

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