Unique art festival ParamPrateeka inaugurated in Mangaluru
The Hindu
Artist L.N. Tallur to interact with art lovers at the festival venue on Sunday
ParamPrateeka, a unique art festival to commemorate completion of 27 years of Prasad Art Gallery, was inaugurated on Friday at the residence of gallery founder Koti Prasad Alva in the city.
Alva’s Education Foundation chairman M. Mohan Alva inaugurated the festival, that would be on till February 28 between 9.30 a.m. and 7 p.m., at “Ram Prasad,” Kodialguthu East, amid natural greenery.
Shivananda Basavanthappa, Director, Bodhi College of Visual Art, Bengaluru, former MLC Capt. Ganesh Karnik, and others were present on the occasion.
Prasad Art Gallery was founded by Mr. Koti Prasad Alva in 1994 to address the need for one in Mangaluru, said a release.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mohan Alva said, “Beauty is essential to society. Whoever has this consciousness understands that they love the country, the environment and society.”
Mr. Basavanthappa highlighted the importance of antique art collections and spoke about the social and cultural value of antiques.
The event venue wore a festive look with beautiful works of art adorning almost every inch of the space available. The place was abuzz with activity and enthusiastic artists and art lovers were seen to be swarming all over.
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