Born in 1944 in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, Anupam Sud studied art at the College of Art, New Delhi, where she became the youngest member of Group 8 in 1967, a collective of artists led by her mentor Jagmohan Chopra. In 1971, she advanced her studies in printmaking techniques at the Slade School of Fine Arts, London, and upon returning to India, she taught at the College of Art, New Delhi until 2003.

Sud is best known for her expertise in intaglio printmaking, blending this method with lithography and screen-printing. Her etchings, often created using zinc plates, demand a meticulous approach that speaks to her skill and patience. Her work has long explored the human body, stripped of adornments, focusing on male and female identities and sexuality. Evolving from architectural forms and figurative elements in the mid-1970s, her work shifted towards feminist themes in the late 1970s, shaped by the influence of Somnath Hore.

Recognised as one of India’s leading printmakers, Sud’s work is held in prestigious collections, including the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Peabody Museum in the USA, and the Glenbarra Art Museum in Japan. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to printmaking and has conducted workshops in Canada and Japan. Currently residing in Delhi, Sud continues to create from her studio in Mandi village.