Manu Parekh: Recent Paintings is a sweeping, beautifully produced survey of one of India's most inventive painters. Spanning from the 1960s to today, this comprehensive book invites readers into Parekh's expressionist world—riotous color, bold forms, and themes that move from ritual to memory. Aimed at art lovers, students, and curious collectors seeking a deeper understanding of contemporary Indian art, the volume offers inspiration, education, and emotion in equal measure.

Manu Parekh: Recent Paintings offers a chronological and thematic journey through more than 250 paintings, with generous reproductions and thoughtful captions that illuminate Parekh's evolving expressionist voice. You’ll witness how he breaks traditional boundaries with color and form, and how the book threads together enduring concerns—from ritual practices in the 1970s to haunting works inspired by the Bhagalpur blindings and his enduring fascination with Banaras. A monumental centerpiece, the 2017 work titled “heads,” demonstrates Parekh's capacity to reinterpret a classical masterpiece through a contemporary lens. Critics weigh in as well, with perspectives from art historian voices that place Parekh at the forefront of contemporary Indian painting.

• Over 250 paintings spanning six decades, tracing Parekh's expressive evolution
• Themes include ritual, memory, and Banaras, along with Bhagalpur-inspired works
• Monumental 'heads' (2017) and a daring reimagining of The Last Supper
• High-quality color reproductions with clear captions and insightful critical prose
• Engaging, accessible narrative that guides both newcomers and seasoned readers through color, form, and emotion

In reading Manu Parekh: Recent Paintings, readers gain a deeper understanding of Parekh's contribution to modern art and a renewed appreciation for how color and form convey memory, ritual, and spiritual life. This book invites you to see India’s contemporary art landscape through a fearless, inventive lens, leaving you inspired and thoughtfully moved.