Manjunath Kamath Indian, b. 1972

Manjunath Kamath is a distinguished contemporary Indian artist whose multidisciplinary practice explores history, memory, mythology, and the complexities of human experience. Born in 1978 in Mangalore, Karnataka, Kamath works across painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, and digital media, often combining traditional visual languages with contemporary techniques.

His practice is characterised by intricate compositions that bring together figures, architectural elements, animals, and fragments of imagined or historical narratives. Drawing from Indian miniature painting traditions, mythology, folklore, popular culture, and personal memory, Kamath creates layered worlds that blur the boundaries between the real and the imagined. His works often invite viewers to consider how histories are constructed, remembered, and continuously transformed.

Kamath’s works have been widely exhibited in India and internationally, including presentations at major museums, galleries, and art institutions across Asia, Europe, and the United States. His work is held in significant public and private collections, and he is recognised as an important voice within contemporary Indian art.

Through his distinctive combination of meticulous craftsmanship, narrative complexity, and playful visual language, Manjunath Kamath continues to explore the relationship between history, imagination, and contemporary life.