Arjun Prajapati
Indian artist (1957–2020)
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Arjun Prajapati (1957 – 12 November 2020) was an Indian artist from Jaipur, Rajasthan, known for his pottery and sculptures.
Arjun Prajapati | |
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Arjun Prajapati in University of Rajasthan | |
| Born | 1957 India |
| Died | 12 November 2020 (aged 62–63) |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Known for | Pottery, Sculptures |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2010) Shilp Guru (2016) |
He had played a vital role in modern Rajasthani sculpture. He is master in cloning and known as the master of cloning.
He had made many sculptures in which his famous work is "Bani Tani" in clay.
Biography
He was born in 1957 in India.[1] He received the Padma Shri Award in 2010. He died on 12 November 2020, in Jaipur, Rajasthan due to Coronavirus.[2]
Awards
- National Award from Ministry of textiles[3]
- Shilp Guru 2016[4]
- Padma Shree[5]