Jogen Chowdhury is celebrated for blending traditional Bengali imagery with contemporary painting, merging urban sophistication with cultural depth. His early focus on figuration remains central to his evolving style. Chowdhury studied at the Government College of Art and Crafts, Kolkata (1955–60), and further refined his craft at L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris (1965–67), on a French government scholarship. His achievements include the Prix le France de la Jeune Peinture (1966), an award at the 1986 Havana Biennale, and the Kalidas Sanman from the Government of Madhya Pradesh in 2001.
Chowdhury’s works have been showcased at major events, such as the Triennale in Delhi (1972–78), the São Paulo Biennale (1979), and the Havana Biennale (1986). His art is in prestigious collections, including the National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi, and the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
Renowned for his mastery of line, Chowdhury uses curves to characterize his figures, often distorting them to create a caricature-like effect. His recent works explore the sensory experiences of cloth, bodies, and domestic objects, resulting in a surreal world where form, texture, and meaning merge.