New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu conferred awards on 20 selected artists at the award ceremony of the 65th National Exhibition of Art and the 3rd Print Biennale India, organised by the Lalit Kala Akademi under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
The ceremony was held at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi on October 21. Awards were also presented to five Grand Prize winners and four recipients of Honourable Mentions at the 3rd Print Biennale India.
The event was attended by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, and Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, along with senior artists, distinguished guests and art enthusiasts.
The ceremony celebrated the diversity, creativity, innovation and excellence of Indian and international artistic practices. It provided a platform to recognise outstanding artistic contributions and acknowledge the role of artists in enriching contemporary art and cultural expression.
Through these exhibitions and awards, the Lalit Kala Akademi reaffirmed its commitment to promoting contemporary art, encouraging experimentation and nurturing artistic talent. The recognition of artists across the two events also highlighted the importance of supporting creative practices and strengthening India’s engagement with the wider international art community.
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