(NEW YORK, NY) -- Internationally renowned Newark, New Jersey artist Anand PKC will display his new World Class Oil Paintings at Artexpo New York 2016 from April 14 to April 17th. His displayed work will also include a new painting entitled "Once Upon A Time In America", which depicts an 1920's street scene at Frear's Troy Cash Bazaar in Troy, New York.  Paintings by Anand PKC will be located at Booth S106.

Anand PKC has received critical acclaim for his work dedicated to realism and his ability to explore a variety of subjects. His first solo gallery exhibit in New York City, Anand PKC :"A Transcendent Realism" received raves from the New York Daily News and writer Jonathan Goodman, a writer who has contributed to Art in America and Art Critical. 

Anand was born in India and currently lives in New York City, USA.  He displayed his gift as an artist at a young age and received support from his mother who encouraged his natural talent.  In school he won several prizes for his art work as well as regional awards as a junior.  After graduation, Anand worked with his father on business ventures then returned to his gift and become a full time artist.  His first public art exhibition in the United States was Art Expo 2011 in New York City.  He has also exhibited his art at Hotels, Peter Louis Gallery and Greenpoint Gallery in New York City.  His first solo exhibit at Walter Wickiser Gallery in 2013 was featured in the New York Daily News and TV Asia satellite channel that was aired in USA & Canada.  Anand has also been featured in Contemporary Masters Vol 6, World's Important Artist List, Everything Is Art Magazine and Talent In Motion Magazine. His honorable awards include ARC Approved Living Artist Award and The Art of Fashion First Place Juried Artist Award. He has also won the grand prize of International Art Competition held by Everything is Art Magazine 2012.

For thirty-seven years and counting, Artexpo has been changing the way people buy and sell art.  The annual, juried expo brings the biggest publishers, galleries and collectors face to face with hundreds of established and emerging artists.  In short, it's the world’s largest fine art marketplace.  This year, it will host over 400+ innovative exhibiting artists, galleries and publishers from across the globe, showcasing exciting original artwork, prints, paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, giclee, lithographs, glass works and more—all under one roof at Pier 94.  Each year thousands of art industry insiders flock to Artexpo New York in search of the art and artists that will shape trends in galleries worldwide.  Hosting more than 25,000 avid art enthusiasts annually, we’re the largest international gathering of qualified trade buyers—including gallery owners and managers, art dealers, interior designers, architects, corporate art buyers and art & framing retailers.