ABOUT US – santoshmoreacademy

Santosh More Academy is the culmination of over three decades of artistic pursuit and excellence. Founded by Santosh More, a highly acclaimed abstract painter, the academy is dedicated to nurturing artistic talent through online art lessons and workshops. My journey in art is marked by top university rankings, multiple prestigious awards, and a rich history of solo and group exhibitions worldwide.

My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every individual possesses a unique creative voice. At Santosh More Academy, we strive to unlock that potential through personalized instruction and a supportive learning environment. With extensive experience in conducting art workshops and a deep passion for abstract art, I am committed to guiding students on their creative journeys.

Join us at Santosh More Academy and become part of a community where artistic expression is celebrated and nurtured. Let's create, inspire, and grow together.

Work Experience

30+ years as a freelance full-time Artist.
Worked for Art Galleries, Art Institutions, Architects, Interior Designers, Hotels, Corporate offices, and Individuals.
Worked as Visiting Faculty at Rachana Sansad Academy of Fine Arts, Mumbai.

Worked For Clients

- Mumbai Airport, Terminal -2, Mumbai, India
- Hotel Leela Kempinski- Mumbai and Bangalore,
- Hotel Marine Plaza- Mumbai.
- Park Hotel – Kolkata, Hotel Taj GVK – Hyderabad.
- Citrus Hotel – Pune, Lonavala, Goa,
- Hotel Rajdhani – Mumbai.
- Barclays Bank – Mumbai.
- Prince Aly Khan Hospital – Mumbai.
- Tata Memorial Hospital, and many more private and corporate collections.

Paintings Exhibitions (Solo)

- 2013: Solo Show at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India.
- 2018: Solo Show at The Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India.
- 2016: Solo Show at The Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India.
- 2013: Solo Show at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India.
- 2008: “Reinforced Illusions”, Gallery Art & Soul, Mumbai, India.
- 2007: “Private Spaces”, Gallery Articulate, Mumbai, India.
- 2006: “Open with …”, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India.
- 2002: “Untitled”, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India.
- 1997: Alliance Françoise de Bombay, India.
- 1999: Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India.
- 1996: Gallery-7, Hong Kong.

Painting Exhibition (Group)

- 2016: Group Show at The Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India.
- 2015: Group Show at Gallery Articulate, Mumbai, India.
- 2014: Group Show at Gallery Art & Soul, Mumbai, India.
- 2012: ‘Punch Sena’, Group Exhibition of Five artists at CIMA Gallery, Kolkata, India.
- 2010: Group Show at Gallery Art & Soul, Mumbai, India.
- 2009:“Review”, CIMA Gallery, Kolkata, India.
- 2009: Group Show at Gallery Art & Soul, Mumbai, India.
- 2008: Summer Show, CIMA Gallery, Kolkata, India.
- 2006: “Form-Function-Fantasy”, Gallery Ganesha, New Delhi, India
- 2005: “Present-Future”, National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai, India.
- 2004: “Idea and Images”, National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai, India.
- 2003: Invited for 11th Asian Art Biennale, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- 2003: “Mumbai Mussing”, Group Show at Gallery Habitat, New Delhi, India.
- 2003: Group Show at Tao Art Gallery in collaboration with CNBC Channel, India.
- 2002: Group Show at Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai, India.
- 2001: Group Show at the Gallery Guild, Mumbai, India.
- 1993: Group show sponsored by Gallery Guild at Artist’s Centre, Mumbai, India.
- 1992: Invited to exhibit in the Annual Monsoon Show sponsored by Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.

Awards and Honors

- 2021: “The Nelson Mandela Noble Peace Award” for Social Welfare Activities.
- 2021: The Certificate of Excellence as “Peace Educator” by The American University, USA.
- 2003: “Young Promising Talent of the year”, by K. K. Hebber Foundation, Bangalore.
- 1998: “Bendre –Hussain Scholarship Award”, by The Bombay Art Society, Mumbai.
- 1995: Maharastra Government’s “State Award”.
- 1992: The Bombay Art Society Award.
- 1992: Honored Fellowship at Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai.

Art Camps & Workshops

- 2013: Art Camp sponsored by Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi, India.
- 2011: Art Camp organized by Aranyawas, Udaipur, India.
- 2009: Art Camp sponsored by Nirja Modi School, Jaipur, India.
- 2007: Thailand and Turkey, Art camps organized by ART HOME, Baroda,India.
- 2007: Art camp organized by ‘Creative Urge’, Baroda, India.
- 2007: Travelled to France, Rome, and Florence.
- 2007: Site-specific workshop conducted for students at Sangli, India.
- 2006: ‘Bridging the Urban and Rural’, Site-specific workshop at Rajasthan.

Many more Art workshops are conducted for art students, art schools, and art galleries in India.

Art Auctions

- 2008: “Mission Greenscape”, Charity auction organized by Bombay Natural History Society.
- 2007: “Mission Greenscape”, Charity auction organized by Bombay Natural History Society.
- 2003: Akanksha Art Auction, Charity auction by Akanksha Foundation.
- 2003: Bowrings- Art auction for ‘Save the Children’ NGO.
- 2002: Akanksha Art Auction, Charity auction by Akanksha Foundation.

Bibliography (Reviews and publications)

- 2009: “ReView”, catalog essay by Aveek Sen, Kolkata.
- 2008: ‘Art Archive’, on Indian artists covered by ‘Art in Asia’ magazine, Korea.
- 2008: “Reinforced Illusions”, catalog essay by Georgina Maddox, Mumbai.
- 2008; “Art Home with Choas”, Indian Express review, Mumbai.
- 2008: Review in ‘Every Tuesday’, by Rajendra, Mumbai.
- 2008: ‘Streets with no name’, Georgina Maddox, in Indian Express.
- 2008: “Exploring Depths”, by Jigna Padhiar, in Art Journal, Mumbai.
- 2007: “Private Spaces”, catalog essay by Suresh Jairam, Bangalore
- 2007: ‘No-nonsense-Future Perfect’, Gitanjali Dang, in Hindustan Times.
- 2007: Review in ‘Time Out-Mumbai’, by Dipanjana Pal.
- 1996: Catalogue essay by Ranjit Hoskote, Mumbai.