Saraswati Foundation artist profile
Laxman Pai
Goan painter and educator whose long career spanned major international exhibitions, leading academic leadership, and some of India’s highest civilian honours.
Biography
Laxman Pai (1926–2021) was born in Margao, Goa. He studied at Sir J. J. School of Art and received the Mayo Medal. He later served as Principal of Goa College of Art from 1977 to 1987, helping shape generations of artists through teaching and institutional leadership.
Awards & Honours
- Padma Shri, 1985
- Padma Bhushan, 2018
- Gomant Vibhushan, 2015–16
- Three Lalit Kala Akademi National Awards
Exhibitions & Residencies
Pai held over 100 solo exhibitions internationally and participated in the biennales of Paris, Tokyo, and São Paulo.
Selected Works
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