BIO
Born in 1992 in Mumbai, India, Vaibhav Naik embarked on his artistic journey in 2010, inspired by his older brother. He graduated from J.J. School of Art with a specialization in illustration in 2015. Influenced by renowned artists Prof. Vilas Tonape and Vijay Achrekar, Vaibhav served as an assistant to both for five years, gaining diverse insights into representative art. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions and hosted six solo shows. Currently, he works as the principal instructor at Samsara Academy of Art while also pursuing a freelance career. With nine years of teaching experience, he continues to impact the art community through education and practice.
Solo Exhibition
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2026 Guftgu , Jehangir art gallery , Mumbai
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2023 Khayaal,Bajaj bhavan, Mumbai
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2019 Runanubandha, Bajaj bhavan, Mumbai.
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2017 Madhyam, Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai
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2016 Astiva, Art Plaza, Mumbai.
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2016 Paulvata. Art plaza, Mumbai.
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2013 J.J. school of applied art, Mumbai.
Group Exhibition
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2026 All India grand by “Prafulla Dahanukar at kalanand Exhibition
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2026 65nd Maharashtra State Art exhibition, professional category.
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2023 All India grand by “Prafulla Dahanukar at kalanand Exhibition.
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2023 62nd Maharashtra State Art exhibition, professional category.
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2022 104th The art Society of India Annual Art Exhibition., Mumbai.
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2020 128th The Bombay Art Society, Annual art exhibition, Mumbai.
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2019 127th The Bombay Art Society, annual art exhibition, Mumbai.
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2017 100th The Art society of India Annual art exhibition, Mumbai.
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2016 Camline Art Foundation Annual exhibition, Mumbai.
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2016 29th Lokmanya Tilak art exhibition, Pune.
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2016 Maharashtra State Art exhibition, Mumbai.
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2016 99th The Art Society of India annual art exhibition.
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2015 Winter show, Pune.
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2014 20th Indian Oil Art Exhibition, Mumbai.
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2014 State level landscape competition by M.T.D.C. At eliphanta.
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2012 51ST Maharashtra State Art exhibition, Mumbai.
Awards
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2026 Gold medal at All India grand by “Prafulla Dahanukar at kalanand Exhibition
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2023 The Grand Prize Winners of our highly prestigious 7th Artist Grant award by Teravaerna.
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2023 The Teravarna First prize award winner of 8th portrait competition.
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2023 September, The bold Brush Finalist Award in September.
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2023 The Teravarna talent prize award in figurative competition.
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2023 The Teravarna merit art prize award in 6th colour competition.
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2023 August, The bold Brush awarded the honour Outstanding Watercolour.
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2023 All India grand by “Prafulla Dahanukar at kalanand Exhibition
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2023 62nd Maharashtra State Art exhibition, professional category.
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2022 “Bronze Medal” Late shri S. L. & G. S. Haldankar Award in 104th The Art Society of India Annual Art Exhibition.
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2020 September, The Bold brush award in honourable mention category.
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2019 2nd runner up award at 4th annual portrait from life competition,
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2020 V.A. Mali award for best portrait 128 th The Bombay Art Society, Annual Art Exhibition.
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2019 V.A. Mali award for best portrait 127th The Bombay Art Society, Annual Art Exhibition,
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2017 Best Landscape 100th The Art Society of India.
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2016 29th Lokmanya Tilak Art Exhibition award.
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2016 14th state level on the spot nude painting competition Consolation prize.
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2015 Winter show, Pune. Consolation prize.
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2014 3rd prize in 20th Indian Oil Art Exhibition.
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2014 State level landscape competition by M.T.D.C. At eliphanta.
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2013 State level landscape competition vasai,
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2012 51ST Maharashtra State Art exhibition, student category, Certificate award.