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SMD doesn’t gatekeep: Here's all you need to know about this Kolkata-based banker-turned-artist
Updated On: 19 July, 2026 10:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Akshita Maheshwari
Who says only Monet and Picasso are artists? More importantly, who says they’re the only artists worth collecting?

Kolkata-based artist Supriyo Banerjee
A banker turns to the canvas in his later life. That’s the story of Kolkata-based artist Supriyo Banerjee. On his Instagram page — which is run by his daughter — he showcases his original artwork. What style is it, you ask? Think Bob Ross. Large sceneries, that look like a place I’d like to escape to, from this concrete jungle that we call Mumbai.
Who says only Monet and Picasso are artists? More importantly, who says they’re the only artists worth collecting? Banerjee is proof that it is never too late to pursue your passion. And that story is worth collecting.


