Anant Nikam, born in 1962 in Ambajogai, completed his art education from the Government School of Art, Aurangabad, in 1982. Over the years, he has actively participated in numerous art camps, workshops, and major exhibitions at both state and national levels. His works have been showcased in several prestigious group shows in India and abroad, including the Indian Printmakers Exhibition organized by the Scottish Academy of Asian Art at Intermedia Gallery and Finge Gallery, Glasgow.

He was part of Dr. Krishna Reddy’s renowned Printmaking Workshop at Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, and was selected for the Link Exchange Program between Glasgow Print Studio and Sir J.J. School of Art.

Nikam also represented India at the International Art Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, and conducted an expert printmaking workshop at Glasgow Print Studio, UK.

His accolades include an Honorable Mention at the Maharashtra State Art Exhibition, First Bharat Bhavan International Biennial of Print (Bhopal), and 34th National Exhibition of Art (Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi).

He also received recognition at the Fourth Bharat Bhavan Biennial of Contemporary Indian Art and 50 Years of Independence Exhibition organized by NGMA, Mumbai.

A dedicated faculty member at Sir J.J. School of Art (1986–2020), he now practices as a freelance artist in Mumbai.