Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar Mahila Samman 2026
Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, Delhi
Recognition
Achievements
Selected awards, grants and national exhibition selections that reflect an evolving studio practice.
A continuing journey
Recognition earned through observation, discipline and meaningful work
From early national selections to recent excellence awards, every milestone marks a stage in Tanisha Bakshi's artistic development and her commitment to telling human stories with sensitivity.
24+Awards and selections
9Recognition years
13Years represented
Latest recognition
2026
Recent highlights
Milestones from the latest chapter
A closer look at recent honours that recognise both the artistic language and the social sensitivity of the work.
Gold Award in Painting Excellence
Wade Asia 2025, Yashobhoomi, Delhi
Selection, Prerna, special exhibition of Gold Award winners
Prafulla Dhanukar Art Foundation, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
What the recognition represents
A practice grounded in patience, research and dignity
The awards are milestones, but the larger achievement is a consistent body of work shaped by close observation and respect for every subject.
Research before representation
Each series begins with listening, documenting and understanding the lives behind the portraits.
Discipline in the studio
Technique, material study and patient drawing support the emotional clarity of every finished work.
Stories that create connection
The work invites viewers to recognise resilience, tenderness and shared humanity across communities.
Awards timeline
Selected recognition
Explore achievements by year, including painting awards, grants, merit certificates and juried exhibition selections.
2026
01
Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar Mahila Samman 2026
Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, Delhi
2025
01
Gold Award in Painting Excellence
Wade Asia 2025, Yashobhoomi, Delhi
2024
01
Selection, Prerna, special exhibition of Gold Award winners
Prafulla Dhanukar Art Foundation, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
02
Champion of Positivity Award
National Summit 2024
2022
01
Artist Award, Young Category
Wade Asia Exhibition, Pragati Maidan, Delhi
02
Positivity Gems of India Award
National Summit
03
Selection, AIFACS Annual Exhibition 2022
AIFACS, Delhi
2020
01
Kalanand Grant 2020 to 2021
02
Selection, 2nd All India Women Art Exhibition
Arpana Fine Arts Gallery
03
Selection, Art Exhibition WE
NIV Art Center
04
Selection, National Kala Mela
Lalit Kala Akademi, Delhi
2018
01
Platinum Artist Award, Drawing, North Zone
Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation
02
Gold Level Proficiency Award, Painting Installation
Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation
03
Gold Level Proficiency Award, Installation
Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation
04
Selection, International Kala Mela
Lalit Kala Akademi, IGNCA, Delhi
05
Gurgaon City Merit Certificate, Painting
Kalanand Art Contest
06
Miss India Artist of the Year Award
07
Selection, 126th Annual Art Exhibition
Bombay Art Society, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
2017
01
Gold Medal Award, Painting, North Zone
Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation
02
Gold Medal Award, Drawing, North Zone
Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation
03
Selection, All India Art Exhibition 2017
Camel Art Foundation
2016
01
Selection, 5th Delhi International Film Festival
NDMC Convention Centre, Delhi
02
Selection, All India Women Artists Exhibition
Jaipur
2014
01
Selection, Camlin All India Art Exhibition 2014
Camel Art Foundation, Delhi
Beyond the awards