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Lalit Kala Akademi Announces 20 Awards at National Art Exhibition
The Lalit Kala Akademi is holding a large art exhibition in India.
Artists from 27 states and Union Territories sent in their work.
They submitted 6,175 artworks made by 2,495 artists.
A jury selected 270 artworks to show at the exhibition.
Another jury chose 20 artworks for special awards.
The winning art includes paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints.
The exhibition helps people see different kinds of modern Indian art.
It may also help artists gain attention and earn money from their work.
The 65th National Exhibition of Art received 6,175 artworks from 2,495 artists across 27 Indian states and Union Territories.
A first-tier jury selected 270 artworks for the exhibition after a selection process.
A second-tier jury chose 20 artworks by 20 artists for the Lalit Kala Akademi Awards.
The winning works span painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, mixed media and other artistic mediums.
The exhibition aims to support artists, expand visibility and contribute to India’s creative economy through display and sale of artworks.
- Who
- The Lalit Kala Akademi, participating artists, and two juries are involved.
- What
- The 65th National Exhibition of Art is presenting 270 selected artworks and recognizing 20 artists with awards.
- Where
- New Delhi, India; the artworks represent 27 Indian states and Union Territories.
- When
- The articles identify the event as the 65th National Exhibition of Art but do not provide exhibition dates.
- Why
- The exhibition promotes contemporary Indian art, recognizes artists and supports professional and economic opportunities in the visual-arts sector.
Key facts
- Event
- 65th National Exhibition of Art
- Organizer
- Lalit Kala Akademi, National Academy of Art
- Submissions
- 6,175 artworks from 2,495 artists
- Geographic participation
- 27 States and Union Territories
- Exhibition selections
- 270 artworks selected by the First-Tier Jury
- Award selections
- 20 artworks by 20 artists selected by the Second-Tier Jury
- Art forms
- Painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, mixed media and other mediums
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