Huntenkunst Art Fair 2026, Netherlands

I am honored to announce my selection for the Huntenkunst Art Fair 2026, which is recognized as one of the premier contemporary art fairs in the Netherlands.

Location: Netherlands

Dates: May–June 2026

Huntenkunst is an internationally renowned art fair attracting collectors,curators, galleries, and art enthusiasts from across Europe.I will be showcasing my original paintings as part of the selected artists for the 2026 edition.Further details will be forthcoming.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Sanjay Punekar’s paintings seek to capture the indescribable inner feeling experienced when one is immersed in the quiet solitude of the natural world. Through expressive forms and subtle abstraction, his work evokes a sense of mystery, calm, and contemplation. Each hand-painted artwork is created to inspire lasting interest and to bring a refined, elegant presence to homes and professional spaces.

BIO

Qualifications

• Master of Fine Art, 2015–2016

• Five-Year Government Diploma in Fine Art (BFA equivalent), 2003

• Diploma in Art Education, 2004

• Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Tilak Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Awards & Honors

• Brown Ribbon Art Festival, Sadguru “Save Soil” Painting – Cash Prize, Delhi NCR, 2022

• Brown Ribbon Art Festival 4.0, Category A, organised by Sadguru Foundation, Sarvodaya Hospital & Manav Rachna School, Faridabad, Delhi NCR

• Lalit Kala Academy, Delhi – Selected Artist, Community Garhi Studio, 2017–2018

• Global Fine Art Teacher Award, India, 2018

• Hindustan Times Award, Delhi – ₹40,000 Cash Prize, 2007

• Alliance Française de Poona (Indo-French Cultural Centre), 2003

• Avantika International Art Exhibition, Delhi, 2002

• Nehru Bal Samiti Award, New Delhi, 2008

• Solo Exhibitions

  • Huntenkunst Art Fair 2026, SSP Hal, Ulft, Netherlands (Selected Artist)

  • “Cosmos in Flowers”, Estate on Perekopskaya, Russia, 2025

  • Lalit Kala Academy, National Academy of Art, Delhi, 2023

  • Visual Art Gallery, Delhi, 2012

  • Taj Palace, New Delhi, 2010

  • Malaka Spice, Pune, 2010

  • Leela Hotel, Mumbai, 2010

  • Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Delhi, 2010

  • India Habitat Centre, Delhi, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015

  • Art Hut Art Gallery, Pune, 2007

  • Artmart, Epicenter, Gurgaon, 2009

Group Exhibitions

• Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2011

• Redtree Art Gallery, Cincinnati, USA, 2012

• India Habitat Centre, Delhi, 2007–2014, 2017, 2023

• India International Trade Fair, Delhi, 2025

• Mystiq Art Gallery, Delhi, 2007–2010

• All India Art & Craft Society, New Delhi, 2009

• Renaissance Gallery, Bangalore, 2009

• The Ashoka Gallery, Delhi, 2008

Collections

Works by Sanjay Punekar are included in notable collections such as:

• Taj Palace, New Delhi

• Ait Amine , Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium

• International Development Research Centre, Canada

• Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Delhi

• United Nations (UNDP)

• Royal Danish Embassy, Delhi

• Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador, Delhi

• DNDI, Switzerland

• Deutsche Postbank Home Finance Ltd.

• Indian Oil (R&D) and ONGC

• The Tosawasi International Committee, Japan

• Pupra Center for Art and Culture, Japan / Czech Republic

• Camlin Ltd.

• Concord Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

• Samsunuwiyati Collection, Indonesia

In addition, his works are held in numerous private collections worldwide, including Germany, Singapore, the UK, Canada, South Africa, the USA, and major cities across India.

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