Umakant Kanade, a renowned artist born in Mumbai in 1949, blends Indian and Western art styles in his unique paintings. Educated at Pratt Institute of Design in New York and trained in fine arts in Paris, Kanade's work has been showcased in exhibitions across India and abroad. His paintings, known for their diverse subject matter and style, are held in collections worldwide and can be found in galleries in Mumbai, New York City, London, and Paris.