Baramasa Hand Towel

Madan Meena (b.1974), born in Rajasthan, completed his M.A. in Painting from the Government College in Kota and went on to do his PhD at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Rajasthan, in Jaipur. His works revolve around Rajasthan's socio-cultural issues and a connection to nature and are characterised by a blend of Indian folk art and modernity, featuring intricate patterns and bright colours.

Meena's works have been featured in multiple galleries across the country, including the Juneja Art Gallery in Jaipur; the Birla Academy of Art and Culture in Kolkata; and the Rabindra Bhavan in New Delhi. He was awarded at the Rajasthan Kala Mela by Central Lalit Kala Academy and received the Annual All Indian Award by AIFACS. He is currently the Honorary Director of the Adivasi Academy at Tejgadh, Gujarat.

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