Lakshmi N Pachori

Dr. Laxmi Narayan Pachori is a respected Indian artist, academic, and author whose multidisciplinary contributions span visual art, arts education, and cultural scholarship. A former faculty member at Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata, he is also recognized among notable figures affiliated with the Bengal Fine Arts College, where his dedication to arts education is widely acknowledged. Pachori is known for his deep engagement with Indian performance traditions, reflected in his published works such as Nritya Natya Shyama, Chitrangada, and Chandalika, which include Tagorean dance drama notations.

As a practicing visual artist, his work has been exhibited at noted venues including Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai (2020), and showcased by Domus Art Gallery. Known for his subtle use of mediums like watercolour and silk, Pachori’s visual language draws from classical aesthetics while exploring contemporary forms. His career bridges scholarly inquiry and artistic expression, making him a significant voice in India’s cultural landscape.