Chitrakala art galleries will be set up in six places in K'taka: CM Bommai
Bengaluru, Mar 27: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday said Chitrakala art galleries will be set up in six places in Karnataka as he laid emphasis on extending the art of drawing and painting across the state.
Noting that there is a demand to make Chitrakala Parishath, an autonomous institution, into a deemed university, he said steps in this direction would be taken in the next session of the State Legislature.
"Chitrakala Parishath is the epicentre for 'Chitrakale' (art of drawing and painting) in Karnataka. It needs to be extended all over the State. Action would be taken to establish Chitrakala galleries in six regional spots," Bommai said after inaugurating the 19th edition of the 'Chitra Santhe' organised by the Parishath.
The Chief Minister said a new dimension would be given to Chitrakala Parishath under the leadership of former minister B L Shankar by bringing various institutions under its affiliation.
Bommai hailed the concept of Chitra Santhe, the art mart, and said any art would find its value when it is showcased to the world.
"Chitra Santhe, a confluence of artists and the patrons of art, is happening after two years. It should go on eternally. Our government is committed to encourage all forms of art and culture," Bommai said.
The Chief Minister praised Shankar for the growth of Chitrakala Parishath.
Chitra Santhe is doing it in an innovative way enabling lakhs of people to witness it and get inspired, the Chief Minister said, adding it is a great source of encouragement for the artists.
Bommai also interacted with the artists and showed keen interest as he watched their pieces of art on display and sale at the Chitra Santhe which stretched from Windsor Manor Circle to Shivananda Circle.
Artists from various states and countries have put up their pieces of art on show and sale.
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Sculptor Ram Sutar, designer of Statue of Unity, passes away
New Delhi (PTI): Noted sculptor Ram Sutar, known for designing the world's tallest statue — Statue of Unity — in Gujarat, passed away late on Wednesday night at his Noida residence, his son said.
He was 100 and ailing with age-related illnesses.
"It is with profound grief that we inform you of the passing of my father Shri Ram Vanji Sutar on 17th December midnight at our residence," his son Anil Sutar said in a note shared with the press on Thursday.
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Born in a humble family in Gondur village under the Dhule district of present-day Maharashtra on February 19, 1925, Sutar is known to have been drawn to sculpting from his childhood.
A gold medallist from JJ School of Art and Architecture, Mumbai, Sutar, has to his credit a long list of achievements.
The iconic statues of Mahatma Gandhi seated in a meditating pose and of Chhatrapati Shivaji riding a horse on the Parliament premises rank among his finest creations.
The Statue of Unity honours Sardar Patel, country's first deputy prime minister and home minister.
Sutar was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016.
Recently, Sutar was conferred with the Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar, the state's highest award.
