Mirror to the World: The Visual Autobiography of Sanjay Bhattacharyya | Coffee Table Art Book Featuring 270+ Paintings, Watercolours, Drawings & Photographs

Mirror to the World is an extraordinary visual autobiography that chronicles the life and artistic evolution of one of India's most celebrated painters through the language of images. Bringing together more than 270 paintings and photographs, the volume traces his creative journey from his formative years as a student to the height of his distinguished career, offering an intimate portrait of the artist through his own work.

Renowned for his exceptional command of watercolours, the artist's expansive oeuvre is presented across four thoughtfully curated sections—oil paintings, watercolours, drawings, and photography—revealing both the breadth of his practice and the evolution of his artistic vision.

More than a retrospective, the book is a compelling visual record of time and place. It captures the cultural and social landscape of Bengal during the late 1960s and 1970s, from its rich folk traditions and the vibrant streets of Kolkata to the city's fading colonial grandeur, crumbling nineteenth-century mansions, evocative depictions of Lord Krishna, and incisive portraits of political figures. Richly illustrated and meticulously produced, *Mirror to the World* stands as both a landmark monograph and a lasting testament to an artist whose work continues to shape the narrative of Indian art.

Praise for Mirror to the World and Sanjay Bhattacharyya:

“Sanjay Bhattacharyya’s coffee table book, Mirror to the World, is a labour of love” – Henna Rakheja, Hindustan Times

“Everything unwraps in the idea of layered imagery – as if he drew different effects on sheets and controlled how they all added together in the final images. Designed seamlessly by the photographer and graphic genius Sanjib Sen, this book on Sanjay Bhattacharyya is a catalyst for a conversation even over a cocktail” – Uma Nair, Millennium Post

Fearless. Disobedient. Rowdy. Bindaas. Playful. Rooted. Real. Sanjay Bhattacharya is a rare artist, forever ready to do a soul-strip and pull the trigger to fire off on his life and times. – Monojit Lahiri, The Daily Eye

Specifications

Brand - Parragon
Type - Coffee Table Art Book
Age - 18+ Years
Language - English
No. of Pages - 268 Pages
Binding - Hardcover
Author - Sanjay Bhattacharyya 
Name of Publisher -  Parragon Publishing India Pvt Ltd