Laxman Pai | |
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Born | |
Died | 14 March 2021 Dona Paula, Goa, India | (aged 95)
Occupation | Painter |
Known for | Contemporary paintings |
Spouse | Purnima Pai |
Children | 1 |
Relatives |
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Awards | Padma Bhushan Padma Shri Nehru Award Goa State Award National Award Lalit Kala Akademi Award Mayo Medal Gomant Vibhushan |
Website | laxmanpai |
Laxman Pai (21 January 1926 – 14 March 2021) was an Indian artist and painter.[2] He was a principal of the Goa College of Art, a post he held from 1977 to 1987.[3] Pai was a recipient of several awards[4] including India's third highest civilian honour of Padma Bhushan, awarded by the Government of India.[5][6]