Santhosh Andrade

Santhosh Andrade is an acclaimed Mangalore-based artist. He holds a Master’s degree in Fine Arts specializing in Applied Art. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including second place in the 3rd All India Art Contest 2021, organized by the Chithramayee State Gallery of Art, Government of Telangana. He has also been awarded first place in NDTV’s Mojarto ORA 2020, the Bombay Art Society Award, the Camlin Award, and the Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy Award. Andrade’s art has been showcased at notable events such as the 19th Asian Art Biennale in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and has been selected for exhibitions like the Biennale of Contemporary Sacred Art in Menton, France, the India Art Fair (South Asia), the Global Art Fair in Dubai, and the 5th International Gen Next Art Exhibition at Aakriti Art Gallery, Kolkata. Andrade captures the essence of everyday life through his vibrant artworks. His themes are inspired by nature, climate, and built environments. .* (Collected from the public domain)