State art exhibition begins
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 02 2013:
Manipur State Kala Akademi, Khuman Lampak has organised the 34th annual state art exhibition at the art gallery, Palace Compound here today.
Commissioner of Art and Culture Department, Government of Manipur R K Nimai, who attended the inaugural function of the exhibition as chief guest observed that as the culture of art is not being cultured in Manipur, there is lack of artistes.
Moreover, majority of the people want to spend their money on other things rather than purchasing paintings and promoting the art.
National Awardee Th Tombi, who presided over the function, appealed all painters and artisans to work on Manipuri culture, tradition.