Women’s Day: Lalit Kala Akademi holds all-women art exhibition

Women’s Day: Lalit Kala Akademi holds all-women art exhibition

An exclusively female art exhibition was opened Monday to mark International Women’s Day at Lalit Kala Akademi, according to a statement.
Titled ‘Akshya Patra’, the exhibition at Rabindra Bhavan Galleries will continue until March 20 and will showcase more than 250 works of art from more than 12 countries, including those created by 29 talented artists who attended the National Art Camp for Women of Three days in Garhi. Studios for the past three days, Akademi said in the statement.

The multi-dimensional art show, showcasing works by older, young and budding practitioners of the art, has both Indian and international participants, as it brings to the fore contemporary, tribal, international and Avante Garde art practices around the world, themed around the many faces and benefactions. of Mother Nature, it said.

The Minister of State for Culture and Tourism, Prahlad Patel, opened the event.

Glimpse of ‘Akshaya Patra’, an art exhibition for women held at Lalit Kala Akademi today. Honorable Minister of State for Tourism and Culture (IC), Government of India, Sh. Prahlad Singh Patel Ji and other dignitaries graced the occasion with their presence. # IWD2021 #Women’s Day pic.twitter.com/I2XFxQkGTa

– Lalit Kala Akademi (@LalitKalaLKA) March 8, 2021

“Women have been the cornerstone of the unyielding arch of Indian art and culture. Looking at these fascinating works of art, I can only say that if given the right opportunities, women can create magic, ”said Patel.

“I feel privileged to have had the honor of attending this event and I thank all the women of the country for their contribution to the growth and development of the nation.”

“I congratulate Lalit Kala Akademi for curating this encouraging opportunity for all female artists in India and the world, which has provided a platform for them to showcase their work done with many emotions and the story of their lives,” she said.