Jeevan Rajopadhyay | Contemporary Nepali Visual Artist
13 Apr 2026
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Jeevan Rajopadhyay (b. 1960, Nepal) is a Nepali visual artist whose practice spans several decades within the country’s contemporary and modern art landscape. He completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Lalit Kala Campus, Tribhuvan University. Between 1991 and 2002, he worked closely under the mentorship of Lain Singh Bangdel, developing a strong foundation in modernist aesthetics, colour, and form.
Achievements:
- Pradeshik Pratibha Puraskar (B.S. 2079)
- Amatya Kala Puraskar (B.S. 2075)
- Special Prize, 2nd National Exhibition of Fine Arts, NAFA (2012)
- First Prize, Logo Competition, 6th National Games (2012)
- First Prize, Logo Competition, Nepal Academy of Music and Drama (2010)
- Best Prize in Painting, Mahakavi Devkota Centenary Celebration (2010)
- Best Prize in Painting, National Movie Celebration (2006)
- First Prize, National Poster Competition, Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (2002)
- Second Prize, Ranglal Bangdel Memorial Award (2000)
Solo Exhibition:
- 2010: Grey Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
Selected Group Exhibitions:
Jeevan Rajopadhyay has participated in over three dozen group exhibitions across national and international platforms.
Affiliations:
- Executive Member, Nepal Art Council
- Founding Member & General Secretary, Nepal Watercolour Society
- Founding Member & General Secretary, Society of Modern Artists (SOMA)


