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Jaipur Terracotta Artist Chandrashekhar Sain Wins National Art Award
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News18•06-10-2026, 11:44
Jaipur Terracotta Artist Chandrashekhar Sain Wins National Art Award
- •Terracotta artist Chandrashekhar Sain from Jaipur received the prestigious Lalit Kala Akademi National Academy Award at the 65th National Exhibition of Art 2026.
- •He was honored for his exceptional terracotta sculpture titled 'My Entire World-I'.
- •His artwork reflects Rajasthan's folk traditions, archaeological influences from Kalibanga and Molela, and deep connections with nature.
- •Sain has previously received the State Art Award in 2014, Kausa Trust Art Awards, and international recognition including exhibitions in Spain.
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Terracotta artist Chandrashekhar Sain received the Lalit Kala Akademi's National Academy Award at the 65th National Exhibition of Art 2026 for his terracotta sculpture titled 'My Entire World-I' or 'मेरी पूरी दुनिया'.
Sain's art reflects Rajasthan's folk and archaeological traditions, including Kalibanga and Molela, with recurring themes focused on nature, memories, organic forms, birds, animals, seeds, and trees.
Sain's accolades include the State Art Award in 2014, Kausa Trust Art Awards, and Lok Kala Ratna Samman. Internationally, he exhibited and lectured at Casa de la India in Spain and received an honorary degree from African Moon University.
