Manu Munshi
Manu Munshi (1924-2009) was an Indian artist who is specially credited for 'Mother of Pearl Artistry'. He was born on 2nd August,1924 in Chowgachhi Zamindar family of Bengal (now in Jessore, Bangladesh).[1]
| Manu Munshi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 August 1924 Jessore, Bengal, British India |
| 20 February 2009 (aged 84)20 February 2009 (aged 84) | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Maya Munshi |
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Early life[edit]
After completing Matriculation Munshi joined the Studio of eminent artist Prahlad Karmakar, as a beginner before he joined the Art School in Kolkata.[2]
Marriage[edit]
Munshi got married to Maya Munshi who belonged to a family named Bose from Khanyan, Hooghly. Maya was very supportive to make Munshi carry on all his art activities during his lifetime.
Career[edit]
Munshi started his career in the international advertising company J. Walter Thompson.[3] Later he joined the Government Arts and Craft Board, but followed by his resignation from there, he joined All India Handicraft Board where he had been working for 30 years before he retired.
Achievements[edit]
The former Chief Minister of West Bengal Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy sent his renowned Mother of Pearl art work titled 'Gandhiji's Noakhali Abhiyan' as the best representitive of 'Charu and Karu art of Bengal' to America. One of his legendary art works in the field of Mother of Pearl artistry is 'Indira Gandhi' that is still one of the highest examples to represent Indian Fine Arts on the major platform of world.
Death[edit]
On 20th February, 2009 he breathed his last at his own residence in Bediapara, DumDum, Kolkata after struggling with huge loads of old age diseases.[4][5][6]
Notable works[edit]
1. Indira Gandhi (Mother of Pearl artistry)[7]
2. Gandhiji's Noakhali Abhiyan (Mother of Pearl artistry)[8]
3. Nur Jahan (Mother of Pearl artistry)
4. Tagore (in different forms carved by metallic plates)[9]
References[edit]
- ↑ Santanu Ghosh. "Munshianay Chollis Purush" Publisher: Dey's Publishing
- ↑ "Artist Manu Munshi, Renowned Mother of Pearl Artist of India". Calcutta, India: Wixsite.com. February 5, 2005. Retrieved Sep 22, 2022.
- ↑ Jugabtar Patrika. "Wire Sculpture" Publisher: Jugantar Patrika (1996)
- ↑ Anandabazar Patrika. "The Artist (শিল্পী)" Publisher: Anandabazar Patrika (2009)
- ↑ Ganashakti. "Nirabe Manu Munshi" Publisher: Ganashakti (2009)
- ↑ Sangbad Pratidin. "Proyato Manu Munshi" Publisher: Sangbad Pratidin (2009)
- ↑ Anandabazar Patrika. "Now Indiraji" Publisher: Anandabazar Patrika
- ↑ Ajkal Patrika. "তারের বুননে" Publisher: Ajkal (1996)
- ↑ Art Age. "Manu Munshi" Publisher: Art Age
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