b. 1956 -

Born in Kerala, Baiju Parthan, studied Painting at the Goa College of Art, and received a post-graduate Diploma in Comparative Mythology, University of Mumbai. He has held several successful solo shows in Mumbai, Delhi and Goa. Parthan has participated in major group exhibitions such as 'Four Visions' at The Gallery. Hong Kong, 'Chamatkara: Indian Contemporary Art' at Whiteley's Gallery, London, and the IX Asian Biennale in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He participated in Saffronart's month long artist work-live program in Los Angeles, in September 2001 along with artist F.N. Souza. Parthan lives and works in Mumbai.