Manish Sharma (b. 1978, Bikaner, Rajasthan) is a contemporary Indian artist whose work explores themes of cultural erosion, urban transformation, and socio-political critique. A graduate of the Rajasthan School of Art (BFA, 2000) and the Faculty of Fine Arts, Rajasthan University (MFA, 2002), Sharma’s art reflects a deep concern for the vanishing heritage of ethnic towns and cities. His mixed-media works often incorporate photographic elements with traditional Rajasthani motifs, creating a dialogue between memory and modernity. 
His solo exhibition “Welcome to the Loot” (Jaipur, 2010) highlighted the destructive impact of unchecked modernization. Sharma has exhibited widely in India and abroad, including shows in Korea, Hungary, Mumbai, and New Delhi. He has been the recipient of several prestigious accolades, including the National Award from the Lalit Kala Akademi, the Junior Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, and scholarships from the Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi and the Government of India. He currently lives and works in Jaipur.