India, Sept. 7 -- Once an artist, always an artist. The statement holds true for late artist Pratap Deb, whose spirit guides his upcoming solo exhibition titled Unveiled: Pratap Deb. The Artist. His Art. His Journey.

Deb, who began his career as a graphic designer and later worked as a government employee, was little known outside close circles for his bold and well-defined canvases - works that took a back seat amid the demands of life.

"He graduated from Government College of Art and Craft, Calcutta, in 1956 and had a remarkable journey spanning seven decades of artistic creations. In fact, his peers included renowned artists such as Ganesh Haloi and Sakti Burman, who remember him for his brilliant artworks during their academic days,...