Patel inaugurates exhibition ‘Unknown Masterpieces of Himachal Folk Art’

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New Delhi : Minister of State (I/c) of Culture & Tourism, Government of India, Prahalad Singh Patel, inaugurated an  exhibition “Unknown Masterpieces of Himachal Folk Art” at National Museum, New Delhi, on June 8, 2019. The event was graced by Akhilesh Mishra, Director General, ICCR, B N Aryan, Director, Home of Tribal Folk Art, Gurugram, among other dignitaries.

Inaugurating the exhibition, Patel said that Folk Art and Folk Culture is integral to the survival of any society and that under the guidance and leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Ministry will strive to preserve and promote the same.

The exhibition has is being jointly organised by the National Museum, New Delhi, and Home of Folk Art (Museum of Tribal, Folk and Neglected Art), Gurugram, where more than 240 artefacts are on display. Out of this, 230 objects belong to the personal lifetime collection of late K C. Aryan, Home of Folk Art, Gurugram. The exhibition has been Curated by  B N Aryan, Director, Home of Folk Art, Gurugram, according to a PIB release.

The exhibition will remain open for public viewing till July 31, 2019, from 10 am to 6 pm (Tuesday to Friday)  and 10 am to 8pm ( Satuday & Sunday), except for Mondays and National Holidays.