**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 WikiOO.org:** [https://WikiOO.org/@/manik-lal-das](https://WikiOO.org/@/manik-lal-das) | 16 artworks **explore the world of kalighat painting and its exponents on WikiOO.org:** /en/art/show/art-d3ckt3-en/ | the evolution of art styles: from classical to contemporaryQuestions & Answers
Can I sort Manik Lal Das's artworks by color?
Manik Lal Das's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.
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What are the birthplace and birth year of Manik Lal Das?
Manik Lal Das was born in Krishnanagar in 1962.
