Born in Gujarat, Manu Parekh studied at the Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai. He has been exhibiting since 1967 and his recent solo shows include those at Berkeley Square Gallery, London, 2006, Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi, 2004, 1994 and 91, Jehangir Art Gallery and Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2003, Sakshi Gallery, Bangalore, 1999, ARKS Gallery, London, 1997, Bose Pacia Modern, New York, 1996 and Dhoomimal Art Gallery, New Delhi, 1988, 85, 81, 76, 75 and 74. A retrospective of his work was held in 1992 in Kolkata, New Delhi and Mumbai. His works have also been part of group shows like those at Nature Morte, New Delhi, 2004, Saffronart, Hong Kong, 2001, Lakeeren Art Gallery, Mumbai, 1997, and 'Wounds', CIMA, Kolkata, 1993. He has also participated in the III and IV Triennales of New Delhi in 1975 and 1978. The Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in 1990, and he has also received the National Award from the Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi in 1982, and the President of India's Silver Plaque in 1972. Manu Parekh lives and works in New Delhi.