Santosh K. Verma, born in Varanasi in 1956, is a renowned Indian artist known for his unique and captivating artworks. He studied at the faculty of visual arts, Banaras Hindu University, and earned a Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degree. In 2001, he was honored with the National Academy Award of Lalit Kala Akademi, which recognized his outstanding contributions to the field of art.
Additionally, Verma received the Senior Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture in 2003, the AIFACS Award in 2000 and 2001, the Sahitya Kala Parishad Award in 1994, the Bharat Bhawan Award in 1992, the U.P. State Award in 2001, and several others. His artistic prowess has been recognized by esteemed institutions and organizations, including the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, Lalit Kala Akademi, Museum of Fine Arts, Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal, and Sahitya Kala Parishad, among others. Verma's works are part of their esteemed collections, both within India and abroad.
Over the years, Verma has held solo exhibitions in prominent art hubs such as the Dhoomimal Art Centre, New Delhi (2017, 2005, 1998, 1994), National Exhibition, Bangalore (2001), Jaipur (2000), Bangalore (1997) , New Delhi (1996): Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, Millennium Show (2000-01), Fifty Years of Art in Independent India (1997-98), Annual Exhibition (1996,1995,1993) : AIFACS, New Delhi, Annual Art Exhibition: Sahitya Kala Parishad, New Delhi (2002, 1999, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1992), 26th All India Annual Exhibition: Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata (1993), All India Exhibition of Art: Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar (1999, 1998, 1994, 1993, 1992), Sarjan Art Gallery, Baroda (2003), and A.B.C. Art Gallery, Varanasi (1998).