**early life and background**
manik lal das, also known as kalam patua, is a contemporary exponent of kalighat painting, a traditional indian art form. born in 1962 in krishnanagar, india, he was raised within the patua community of scroll painters and storytellers.**artistic contributions and revival of kalighat paintings**
self-taught, manik lal das has been credited with the revival of bengal's kalighat paintings, which had declined after the 1930s. his artworks have been exhibited in various museums and galleries, including: * google arts & culture * queensland art gallery * gallery of modern art**notable works and themes**
some of his notable works include:- autobiography - local train (38 x 55 cm, queensland art gallery | gallery of modern art, watercolour), capturing the lively characters on a train.
- autobiography (40 x 55 cm, queensland art gallery | gallery of modern art, watercolour), depicting the artist as a young boy pointing to an aeroplane in the sky.
- photo (38 x 55 cm, queensland art gallery | gallery of modern art, watercolour), showcasing two female friends self-consciously posing for a photo with new delhi's iconic lotus temple behind them.
**artistic style and significance**
manik lal das' artworks draw on conventions from west bengal scrolls and indian miniature painting, reflecting the beauty and innovation of traditional indian art. his contributions have been featured in articles for the hindu and artdaily. **view more works by manik lal das on AllPaintingsStore.com:** [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/manik-lal-das](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/manik-lal-das) | 16 artworks **explore the world of kalighat painting and its exponents on AllPaintingsStore.com:** /en/art/show/art-d3ckt3-en/ | the evolution of art styles: from classical to contemporaryQuestions & Answers
Is there a 3D virtual tour of Manik Lal Das's works?
Manik Lal Das's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.
How many artworks by Manik Lal Das are available to browse?
You can browse 16 artworks by Manik Lal Das on the All Artworks page.
How do I find works by Manik Lal Das on a specific theme?
The By Keywords page of Manik Lal Das groups the artist's artworks by their keywords.
