NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the National Gallery of Modern Art in the national capital to view the exhibition ‘Jana Shakti: A Collective Power’.The exhibition was also organised to mark the 100th episode of PM’s monthly radio programme — Mann ki Baat. The exhibition celebrates the artistic diversity of India and is inspired by the themes highlighted in the programme.
He was taken on a walkthrough of the exhibition where artists got an opportunity to talk about their works and the themes of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ that inspired them, the culture ministry said. Modi also viewed the immersive projection show of the ‘Jana Shakti’ exhibition at the dome of the Jaipur House. After viewing the artworks, he signed the Jana Shakti Exhibition catalogue and penned down the message, “Mann Mandir ki Yatra Sukhad ho”. The catalogue has also been pre-signed by the 13 artists. Modi also shared some pictures from his visit on Twitter.
“This is an exhibition of wonderful works of art based on some of the themes in the #MannKiBaat episodes. I compliment all the artists who have enriched the exhibition with their creativity,” he tweeted. Thirteen renowned modern and contemporary artists have utilised various mediums to express themselves and present an artistic representation of the prime minister’s message on 12 themes.
“Each theme is related to topics such as water conservation, nari shakti, awareness on Covid, Swachh Bharat, Environment and Climate Change, Indian Agriculture, Yoga and Ayurveda, Indian Science & Space, sport and fitness, India @ 75 and Amrit Kaal, Celebrating North-East India and India & the World,” read a statement of the culture ministry.
The artists whose artworks are on display include Madhavi Parekh, Manu Parekh, Atul Dodiya, Riyas Komu, GR Iranna, Ashim Purkayastha, Jiten Thukral, Sumir Tagra, Paresh Maity, Pratul Dash, Jagannath Panda, Manjunath Kamath, and Vibha Galhotra.
Work by 13 renowned artistes on display
Thirteen renowned modern and contemporary artists have utilised various mediums to express themselves and present an artistic representation of the prime minister’s message on 12 themes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also viewed the immersive projection show of the ‘Jana Shakti’ exhibition at the dome of the Jaipur House and signed the Jana Shakti Exhibition catalogue.
