Bheem Malhotra

Bheem Malhotra

A man of many talents, Bheem Malhotra is an Artist, Associate Professor in Art in Chandigarh College of Architecture and Honorary Chairman of the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi. Born in 1964, he is known nationally and internationally for his Art. He has been a part of several exhibitions at the state, national and international level and has received many awards and honours. 

His unique and exceptional work in the medium of Water colours won him the National Award South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC) by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India in 2015 and also an award in the All India Exhibition of Water Colours by AIFACS, 2015 in New Delhi. 

As Chairman of the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, Bheem has conceptualized and curated several unique and creative programmes for the promotion of Art, Architecture and Artists of the Tricity, with several endeavours to get people closer to art by opening public places for art workshops, talks and interactions. Organized and designed extensive art exchange programme on Prime Minister Modi Mission “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”

He also conceptualized and designed the Chandigarh Administration Tableau for the Republic Day Parade, India Gate, New Delhi in January 2016 and played a pivotal role in setting up the Chandigarh Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair in November 2015 and 2016. 

His works are in the collection of many museums, government organizations and private collections in India and abroad. He has attended many national and international level art workshops, showcasing his works in 20 solo shows including Nehru Centre London, UK, South Korea, and many group shows in India and abroad. He has also contributed in many art shows for charity for he believes art must be for all.

 

 

 

  Bheem Malhotra  Associate Professor in Art
  Chandigarh College of Architecture
  Chandigarh
  &
  Honorary Chairman Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi
  9878459300, 0172-2744996 (R)
  bheem06@gmail.com
  #5033, PEC Campus
  Sec-12, Chandigarh 

Bheem Malhotra

 

Born March 20, 1964 at Rohtak, First Class, Five years Degree B.F.A. (Applied Art) From Govt. College of Art Chandigarh 1986.

 At present working as Associate Professor in Art in Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh

  • Chairman, Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi
  • Member Board of studies Fine Arts, Panjab University Chandigarh

 

Honours by Chandigarh Administration

  • On Republic day parade (26 January, 1999) by Jagdish Sagar, Advisor to Chandigarh Administration for contribution in Art and Design.
  • Independence Day 15th August 2011, by Shiv Raj Patil, Governor and Administrator in Chandigarh for contribution in the field of Art.
  • Honoured by Chandigarh Administration on Republic day on 26 January 2018 by Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT for contribution in Art and Design.

 

Participation:

  • National Exhibition of Art March-1997,
  • International Art Fair, December 2014, New Delhi
  • National Art Fair Amritsar, October 2014
  • 42nd National Exhibition of Art March-2000 at Jaipur & New
  • AIFACS Drawing Exhibition,
  • AIFACS Annual Exhibition, 1985, 1990, 1992, New
  • AIFACS All India Water Colour Exhibition New Delhi 1983, 86, 90, 91, 96, 2000, 2016
  • Sahitya Kala Parishad Annual Art Exhibition, New Delhi 1989 to 92,
  • ART FOR „CRY'-Exhibition of Indian Contemporary
  • Artists by Welcome Group at Hotel Maurya Sherton New Delhi-
  • Rashtriya KALA Mela, New Delhi-1989 to
  • ASHOK JAIN AWARD' for National Awareness Advertising Campaigns at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi, Bombay, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Calcutta and Tiruvendrum by Times of India - 1986.
  • 'SANKLAN' an exhibition from the collection of Sahitya Kala Parishad New Delhi,
  • "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" an Exhibition by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Academy-98 and December, 2001.
  • All India Rajiv Gandhi Exhibition, New Delhi-
  • All India Water Colour Show by Art people Greenwood Art Gallery Delhi, 2000.
  • 2nd Indian Binnale of Creative Photography Delhi-93.
  • National Photo Contest by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Delhi 1988, 94.
  • 'YOUNG TALENTS' Exhibition selected works by M.F. Hussain by Vadhera Art Gallery, New Delhi-92
  • All India Photo Exhibition by Z.C.C. at N. Delhi and Jaipur-1989.
  • An exhibition cum auction in Aid of Indian Cancer Society, Hotel Maurya Sherton, New Delhi - 92
  • Indian Academy of Fine Art Exhibition-1983, 86, 96,
  • Exhibition by Times of India at International Trade Fair New Delhi
  • Punjab Lalit Kala Academy Annual Exihibitions1984 to 87 and 1994, 95, 96 and
  • Seasons in Indian Paintings Exhibition by Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh
  • Sahitiya Kala Parishad Yuva Mahotasava Exhibition 1988 to 92, New
  • Bank of Punjab Annual Exhibitions Titled Colours of Heritage, Fort and Havellies, Seasons, Ceremonies Myths and Legends of India, Country Side 1999 to 2004, 2006, Chandigarh.
  • Exhibition of Income Tax department, 50 years of celebration of Income Tax, 2012
  • Northern Region Camlin Art Exhibition 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007, 2010, 2011, New Delhi and Chandigarh.
  • Group show of Contemporary Artist by EASEL Art Gallery, Madras,
  • Creativity connect exhibition
  • Annual Exhibition, Chandigarh Lalit Kala Academy 2002- 04,
  • Himachal State Exhibition
  • Chandigarh College of Arts Alumini Group show, August 2006-
  • Chandigarh Lalit Kala Academy Invited section, 2008, 2009-
  • International Drawing Exhibition 2011,
  • Hifa All India Art Exhibition,

 

 

Awards:

  • National award, 28th National Exhibition of Art at Bharat Bhawan Bhopal, April 2015 by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
  • All India Exhibition of water colours, January 2015 by All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society, New Delhi.
  • Amrita Shergil Award by Punjab Lalit Kala academy Chandigarh- 87
  • Creative Mind Award, New Delhi, 2013
  • AIFACS Golden Jubilee award '97 (50 Year of Independence).
  • Bank of Punjab Art Competition 1st Prize, 1996, Titled Colours of
  • Punjab Lalit Kala Academy Award-95 and
  • AIFACS Award by Indian Academy of Fine Arts Amritsar,
  • Consolation Prize from Coffee Board of India,
  • Himachal State Exhibition Award, Shimla,
  • Haryana State Awards
  • Creators Group All India Exhibition-
  • Chandigarh Festival Award-
  • “Rituals and Ceremonies" a competition by Bank of Punjab
  • 'Seasons? Bank of Punjab?s Art Competition Award, October
  • Northern Region, Camlin Art Foundation Award, Jan 2002 and Jan 2003 best painting in water colours in north India professional category.
  • Panth Rattan Dr. S. Inderjit Singh Memorial award, Title “Country Side”. 8th BOP Annual Art Exihibition, 2004
  • Techno-fest and Pec fest painting awards from 1983-
  • Chandigarh in April, IInd Prize in Photo Competition, 2007
  • Merit Certificate in all India Exhibition of Drawing-
  • Painting Award by U. and M.D. University.
  • A.V. Silver Jubilee Award 86.
  • College of Art Exhibition Award and many Awards in on the spot painting

 

COLLECTIONS:

  • ITDC, Indian Tourism Development Corporation (Ashok Hotel) Delhi
  • Collection Governor House, Haryana and Panjab
  • Chandigarh Lalit Kala
  • Qualitty Council of India,
  • Museum of Fine Arts Panjab University,
  • Government Museum and Art Gallery,
  • Vice Chancellor Punjab
  • Lornameed group,
  • Drugs Controller General of India, New Delhi
  • AMADEUS India Ltd, New
  • Institute of Microbal Technology (IMTECH),
  • Almondz Global Securities New Delhi.
  • Quantum Solutions India,
  • University of the Fraser Valley, Canada
  • Sahitya Kala Parishad, New
  • Chief Minister
  • Hotel Mountview, Shivalikview, parkview, and Chandigarh
  • Consulate Journal of Canada, Canada
  • South Zone Cultural Centre, Nagpur
  • Chandigarh Tourism (CITCO).
  • Post Graduate Institutes of Medical Sciences,
  • The Ruby Mills Mumbai.
  • Himachal State Museum, Shimla and Himachal Tourism,
  • Jammu and Kashmir Tourism, Sri
  • Rhine and Raavi Group of Companies, New Delhi
  • Governor House,
  • Bank of Punjab Limited, Chandigarh &
  • Head Office, Department of Income Tax,
  • North Zone Cultural Centre,
  • State Information Commission,
  • All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society Delhi.
  • Corporate Professionals, London
  • Hotel Aroma, Chandigarh
  • ONGC,
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Cry Relief and You. Delhi.
  • T. Guest House, Chandigarh.
  • Artistic Creations, New
  • Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board
  • Haryana Institute of Fine Arts, Rohtak

 

 

Art Workshops (International, National and state level)

  • Invited to Bali, Indonesia for an Art Interaction programme, June 2016
  • Celebrating Silver Jubilee, Quality Council of India, 9th to 12th November 2021, New
  • Invited to attended the 10 days art workshop & Exhibition at Seoul, South Korea,
  • under the India, Korea Art Association, September 2016
  • National Level Artist Workshop: 13-19 September 2004: Sub: Landscape titled: Natural and Architectural beauty of Kashmir organised by Government of Jammu and Kashmir (Department of Tourism and Academy of Art Culture and Landscapes)
  • One week National level Artist Camp by Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla – June
  • 3 days National level Artist workshop, 13th-15th November 2009, by Scindia at The Scindia School Gwaliar.
  • Painting workshop by Canadian Embassy, 2012, Chandigarh. On the occasion of Canada Day
  • 4 days artist camp, Uraswati Centre for Contemporary Gurgaon, March 2015.
  • National Level Artist Camp by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) with URASVATI Centre for Contemporary Art at Mumbai, 25-28 November 2005
  • "Drawing a significant medium of Expression", 12-13 August 2006 by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Academy
  • Two days UGC Sponsored National Painting Workshop on Emerging Trends for Empowerment of an Artist. 26th -27th September 2008, at Kanya Maha Vidyalala, Jallandhar.
  • State Level Painting Workshop from 19th – 25th October 2008 organised by Dept. Of Higher Education Harayana.
  • 3 days artist camp from 27th to 1st March 2009; All India senior Artist camp by All India Fine Arts and Craft Society (AIFACS) in New Delhi.
  • 2 days artist workshop on Valuing the Girl Child, organized by Fine Arts , Govt. College for Girls, Chandigarh. 2009
  • Artist Camp at Kasauli by Uruswati Centre of Contemporary Art N. Delhi-2001 and 2002 – 03, 2004
  • Four days Artist Camp by Rashtriya Lalit Kala Kendra Lucknow December-
  • Artist Workshop by AIFACS at its Regional Centre, Panchkula-1998,
  • Workshop by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Academy-
  • Artist Workshop, Himachal State Academy Shimla May
  • Nirantar Workshop Punjab Lalit Kala Academy, 1995-
  • Workshop by Haryana Govt. at Mansa Devi Complex,
  • A Tribute to KARGIL, 1999, Painting Workshop by SODEFA,
  • Workshop by Department of Culture affairs, Harayana

Solo Art Shows

  • Jahangir Art Gallery, Bombay
  • Shridharani Art Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam – New Delhi – 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016
  • Triveni Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam Delhi-95.
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Panjab University, Chandigarh March-
  • Indus Ind Bank Art Gallery 1999 and
  • Uruswati Centre for Contemporary Arts Delhi Jan, 2004.
  • Triveni Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, Delhi-2006.
  • Alliance Francaise, Chandigarh,
  • Indian Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar, 2011
  • Moods of Nature, Triveni Kala Sangam Delhi-2012.
  • Shades of Nature, Triveni Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam Delhi-2012.
  • Shridharni Art Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi 1-10 July 2014, 3-12 May 2016

 

Group Art Shows

 

  • Group show at Museum of Fine arts, PU, Chandigarh, January 2018
  • Group show of fifteen artists from different parts of India, Organized by Museum of Fine arts, PU, March 2015, 2016.
  • Group show of city?s eminent artists, organised by Indian Art Collector and Alliance Francaise in June 2015.
  • Golden times, at India habitate centre, Visual Art Gallery, August 2014, Lodi Road New Delhi
  • Karnataka Chiter kala prishad Bangalore, 2014
  • Nirbhaya, 100 Indian Artists show, at Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts and Aug 2014
  • 4 Wall, the Group show at India Habitate centre, Visual Art Gallery, New Delhi 2014
  • Golden times, at India habitate centre, Visual Art Gallery, August 2014 Lodi Road New Delhi
  • Karnataka Chiter kala prishad Bangaore, 2014
  • Nirbhaya, 100 Indian Artists show, at Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts and Aug 2014
  • 4 Wall, the Group show at India Habitate centre, Visual Art Gallery, New Delhi 2014
  • City Bank 2010, Chandigarh and Ludiana
  • India Habitat Centre, New Delhi,
  • Museum of Fine Arts, January & Rang Dey Basanti, March, 2011
  • Group show of Alumni of Govt. College of art Chandigarh, 2013
  • Vrista Vihar Jallandhar, 2013
  • Art Scapes, Punjab Kala Bhawan, January, 2011
  • Artistic Creations, Shridharani Art Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi,
  • Uruswati Centre for Contemporary Arts N. Delhi 2001-2002,
  • “Harmony & Balance”, PBC Art Gallery, New Delhi,
  • Chandigarh Artist on New Year January-
  • "Young Artist" a Group Show by the Alliance Francaise New Delhi-
  • Monsoon Group Show of Indian Water Colourists at Maurya Shorten N. Delhi,
  • Art Folio-1999,
  • 'Homage to Kargil Heroes',
  • Exhibition of art acquisitions (2011-2012) Part-1 Contemporary
  • Government Museum March
  • Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata
  • SHILP RATNA vintage collection of 50 years of Museum, Punjab University, Oct-
  • Colours of Independence, group show at Aug-2013 at
  • Group show Ahmedabad (2013).
  • Pratibimba-1 group show at museum of Fine Arts, Punjab University, Chandigarh, March
  • Vadhera, Mirage, Aurbindo, & Master Piece Art Gallery, Jharokha Art Gallery from 1988-
  • Summer Show Dhoominal Art Centre Delhi-
  • A Summer Show of Water Colourist at ART TODAY, N.DELHI-
  • “FLIGHT & FLOWERES" Titled, Two Group Shows of Delhi Artists at Srishti Art Gallery Delhi, 1993.
  • Chandigarh Artist Show at Kidar Gallery-2002
  • Talk art gallery Ludhiana
  • Exhibition to raise funds for the Tsunami Victims, 2005 (Donated through the sale of Art works).
  • Chandigarh Artists by ARTIZEN Art Gallery, Mohali,
  • Hotel Ashoka, New Delhi,
  • EPI Centre Gurgaon 2010 & “Untitled” Artists show at Chandigarh,
  • College of Art Advertising Campaigns, Chandigarh-
  • Group Show of Contemporary Indian Artist by EASEL Art Gallery, Madras
  • Selected works of Creative Mind Award Exhibition, 2013, New Delhi

 

 

International Exhibition, Invitation and Conference

  • Shades and Tints of Indian Landscapes, Solo Exhibition of Water Colours, January 2009, Invited by Indian High Commission, London, U.K.
  • “Odyssey”, Group show of seven Indian artists by „Beyond Art? on May 2009 at Northwood, HA6 2QW, London, UK.
  • “Awakening”, Group show by Indian contemporary artists, by the Beyond Art, London,
  • Art exchange programme at Indonesia, 2016
  • “Symphony of Colours”, Group show of eight Indian contemporary artists on June 2009 at Nehru Centre London, UK.
  • Group of Indian Artists in Mauritius,
  • International Photo Exhibition, by the Director of Higher Education, Haryana, February 2010
  • International Conference by UGC “A visual dialogue on contemporary Indian Art”, Amritsar, 10-12 November 2010

IMPORTANT ART JURIES

  • National Exhibition of Art 2023, by Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
  • Annual Art Exhibition, Madhya Pardesh Lalit Kala Akademi, Bhopal 2021

 

Contribution towards Society and Humanity

  • Nepal Earthquake: Participated in Nepal Charity Fund raiser organized jointly by the Consulate Journal of Canada and British Deputy High Commission. Donated 28,000 Rs, through the sale of Art in silent auction. May 2015.

 

Punjab Flood relief, donated 35, 000 for sale of Art Works 2025.

  • Also participated in another fund raiser programme for Nepal relief fund by the Indian Art Collector. Online show May 2015.
  • Donated 24,000 Rs in the Kargil war fund through the sale of art
  • “Cry, Relief and you” design selected for their new year card; helped them eight lakh through the sale of 80,000 cards in India in 1997.
  • Designed and Donated publicity material on the subject of donate eye and donate blood. International Workshop and Exhibition
  • “Global Warming”, 29th January-1st February 2010, Artist workshop with Scandinavian , Sweden, Sri Lanka, Germany, Mishar, Isralie, Spain, Artists at Museum of Fine Arts, PU,

Honours by Haryana

  • Karam Bhoomi Sammaan in the field of Fine Art, By Haryana Institute of Fine Arts, at Karnal 2012.

Contribution as a Chairman:

  • Organised many innovative and constructive art activities for the promotion of art and artists of this region at state & national level
  • As Chairman of the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, Bheem has conceptualized and curated several unique and creative programmes for the promotion of Art, Architecture and Artists of the Tricity, with several endeavours to get people closer to art by opening public places for art workshops, talks and interactions. Under „Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat? art exchange programme, he has designed many interesting programme with partner state.

 

Logos Designed for Chandigarh Administration

  • First Chandigarh Arts and Heritage Festival,
  • First Chandigarh Crafts Mela,
  • Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh
  • Food Fortification, Health Department,
  • Institute for the Blind School, Sector 26, Chandigarh
  • City Museum
  • Le Corbusier Centre,
  • Doll Museum, Chandigarh
  • Celebrating Le Corbusier legacy

Assignments by Chandigarh Administration.


  • Conceptualized and Designed Chandigarh Administration Tableau, 26 January 2016, at India Gate, New Delhi, Titled “Le Corbusier Legacy”
  • As a chairman of Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi Designed very innovative and creative programmes for the promotion of Art, Architecture and Artists of Tricity.
  • Contributed in the designing and planning of Chandigarh Pavilion at India International Trade Fair, Pragati madain, New Delhi in November 2015 and 2016.
  • Organised extensive art exchange programme on Prime Minister Modi Mission “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”
  • Double Decker coach design for Chandigarh Administration, Chandigarh Tourism (CITCO), 2000
  • Chandigarh Crafts Mela, Poster and Graphics designing work and publicity work 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013.
  • Mural for State Transport Authority, Chandigarh
  • Mural design for Mount View (CITCO)
  • Chandigarh Theatre Poster and Graphics designing work, 2010.
  • Graphic design of Atlas and Guide, (CITCO)
  • Designed greeting card based on Le corbusier?s Tapestries
  • First day cover design 50 years of Chandigarh and 50 years of CCA, 2011
  • CCA, Tableau for 26 January, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014
  • Designing of Architecture stall at Chandigarh Carnival 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.
  • Design of Chandigarh College of Architecture Stall at Pragati Maidan at India International Trade Fair, New Delhi 2012, and supervision of Chandigarh Pavilion at Pragati Madain
  • Graphic work and Exhibition organized for Architect Raj Rewal in Chandigarh, 2012
  • Photography Exhibition, Display, Design and Coordination, World Tourism Week, 2013, Chandigarh Timeline, Sector 17, Chandigarh.
  • Water and Tourism, Installation Exhibition, organized at Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh, World Tourism Week, Chandigarh, 2013
  • Graphic designing (publicity material of 6th National Chandigarh Craft Mela, Chandigarh), Arts and Haritage Festivals, October 2014
  • Graphic design work of Tourists Information centre of Chandigarh Administration at Capital Complex February 2014
  • Mural Designing, Interior, Display, concept all over supervision of Chandigarh Pavilion, at India International Trade Fair Pragati Madan New Delhi November 2014
  • Graphic designing of Chandigarh Theater and Dance Festival, December 2014

Other Assignments

  • Mural for Airtel regional office, IT Park, Chandigarh
  • Mural for Chandigarh University, 30X90 2021
  • Vodaphone, Lucknow

 

Bheem Malhotra Associate professor in Art

Chandigarh College of Architecture &

Chairman CLKA

 

# 5033, Sector 12, PEC Campus, Chandigarh 9878459300 (M)

Bheem06@gmail.com

Studio/Residence: R2A, 512, Hyde Park, DLF, New Chandigarh.

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