JMS Mani Art

JMS Mani is a highly acclaimed artist. Mani began learning art in 1974 at Kuvempu Kala Sanstha Ken School of Art, under the tutelage of the school’s founder, RM Hadapad. With whom he developed a deep-rooted bond that influenced his art tremendously. Mani has held solo exhibitions in India, Singapore, London, New York, Hong Kong and Switzerland. Mani has had 19 shows across India and in London. Mani has participated in 43 group shows, such as the “SAARC Exhibition” at the Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore and the Bharat Bhavan International Biennale of Prints in 1989. Mani was a recipient of the “Lalit Kala Academy Award” in 1981 and 1983 and recipient of the “Karnataka State Award” in 2006.