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
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
Munshi got married to Maya Munshi, who belonged to a family named Bose from Khanyan, Hooghly. Maya was very supportive in enabling Munshi to carry on all his art activities during his lifetime.
Career
Munshi started his career in the international advertising company J. Walter Thompson.[3] Later he joined the Government Arts and Craft Board, but after resigning from there, he joined All India Handicraft Board where he had been working for 30 years before he retired.
Achievements
The former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, sent his renowned Mother of Pearl artwork titled 'Gandhiji's Noakhali Abhiyan' as the best representative of 'Charu and Karu art of Bengal' to America. One of his legendary artworks in the field of Mother of Pearl artistry is 'Indira Gandhi', which is still one of the highest examples to represent Indian Fine Arts on a major world platform.
Death
On 20th February, 2009, he breathed his last at his own residence in Bediapara, DumDum, Kolkata after struggling with the burdens of old age diseases.[4][5][6]
Notable works
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
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Jugantar 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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