Multimedia artist engaged in photography, video, installation, creative direction, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and graphic and audiovisual storytelling for over a decade. I balance roles as a researcher, photographer, visual archivist, and tutor—bridging art, data, and storytelling to help organisations learn, create and design. My track record shows initiative and achievement, taking on independent projects, volunteering, and stepping into leadership roles in chosen fields. I have a strong foundation in digital and analogue photography, storytelling, printing, and design, with hands-on experience in digitizing archives and artefacts.

Manu Manohar

Multimedia artist engaged in photography, video, installation, creative direction, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and graphic and audiovisual storytelling for over a decade. I balance roles as a researcher, photographer, visual archivist, and tutor—bridging art, data, and storytelling to help organisations learn, create and design. My track record shows initiative and achievement, taking on independent projects, volunteering, and stepping into leadership roles in chosen fields. I have a strong foundation in digital and analogue photography, storytelling, printing, and design, with hands-on experience in digitizing archives and artefacts.

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Multimedia artist engaged in photography, video, installation, creative direction, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and graphic and audiovisual storytelling for over a decade. I balance roles as a researcher, photographer, visual archivist, and tutor—bridging art, data, and storytelling to help organisations learn, create and design.

My track record shows initiative and achievement, taking on independent projects, volunteering, and stepping into leadership roles in chosen fields. I have a strong foundation in digital and analogue photography, storytelling, printing, and design, with hands-on experience in digitizing archives and artefacts.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Advanced
Hindi
Intermediate

Work Experience

Gallery Assistant at Student Design Gallery, National Institute of Design (NID) Gandhinagar
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Assisted in installation of photographs & exhibits.
Assistant Photographer at National Institute of Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Worked with a team of photographers for convocation photography. Individual portrait photography of faculty and staff. Post-processing and printing of convocation photos.
Intern at Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Photo documentation for web & print. Video documentation of workshops, lectures and discussions.
Photographer (Contract) at IDP NAHEP, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Conducting discussions & practicals on fundamentals of photography; designing magazines and other print media for GBPUAT; providing quality images and video footages for print and web; working with a team and meeting deadlines.
Stock Photographer at Stark Communications
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Documenting cultural festivals in India; providing raw images for web and print.
Image Editor (Contract) at Myntra
January 1, 2020 - Present
Providing quality images for websites, mobile applications, and social media; working with a team and meeting deadlines.
Photographer at RAHEAL, Designer clothing store
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Working with a team of photographers for fashion photoshoots; art direction; post-processing and printing.
Consultant at Shaala, Mad Streets, and eMeryt
January 1, 2022 - Present
Research, web content, visual communication; film production, photoshoots; team coordination.
Multimedia Coordinator at frenchMac cafe, Trivandrum
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Coordinated multiple media elements, including still images, video, audio, and text to create interactive and engaging experiences; promotion video, food photography, and wall art.
Gallery Assistant at Student Design Gallery, National Institute of Design (NID), Gandhinagar
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Assisted in installation of photographs & exhibits.
Volunteer Photographer & Video Documentation at Photo Kathmandu
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Photo documentation of print exhibitions; video documentation of workshops, talks and panel discussions; hands-on installations.
Photographer at INTAC Projects, Osaka University of Arts, Japan
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Photographic documentation for INTAC Projects exhibitions.
Photographer at INTAC Projects, OCAD University of Arts, Canada
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Photographic documentation for INTAC Projects exhibitions.
Photographer at Academic Projects, NID Design Gallery, India
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Photo exhibits documentation; SAME (photo exhibit) 2016.
AV Installation Photographer / Installer at Power Tower (AV installation)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
AV installation photos and video; Through the walls (photo exhibit), 2017.
Photographer at Travel Photo Exhibits, Photo Club, Trivandrum, Kerala
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Travel photo exhibitions documenting.
Intern at Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (CDIT)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Photo Documentation for web & print; Video Documentation of workshops, lectures and discussions.
Stock Photographer (Freelance) at Stark Communications
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Documenting cultural festivals in India; providing raw images for web and print.
Team Manager at RAHEAL, Designer clothing store
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Working with a team of photographers for fashion photoshoots; art direction; post-processing and printing.

Education

Certificate in Digital Photography at Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (CDIT)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts at Periyar University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Master of Design (MDes) in Photography Design at National Institute of Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Certificate in Digital Photography at CDIT (Centre for Development of Imaging Technology)
January 1, 2010 - February 9, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Periyar University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
MDes in Photography Design at National Institute of Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Certificate in Digital Photography
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Certificate in Digital Photography
January 1, 2010 - February 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other