Milan Rai (born 1984)[1] is a Nepalese contemporary visual artist, based in Kathmandu. Rai is most notable for his white butterfly project, which has been employed across the globe. The white butterflies have come to represent values such as hope, peace and harmony. Due to his work, he is often referred to as the "Butterfly Man".[2][3][4] Rai has since averted his focus to increasing urban greenery in Kathmandu.[5]