Lalit Kala Akademi

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About Lalit Kala Akademi

It was inaugurated on 5th August 1954 by the then Minister for Education, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and was registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
It has preserved and documented a permanent collection of the highest order that reflects the vitality, complexity and unfolding patterns of contemporary, modern, folk and tribal art in India.
It is India’s national academy of fine arts established by the Government of India to promote and propagate understanding of Indian art, in and outside the country.
It promotes Visual Art of India in various countries of the world through Cultural Agreements and Cultural Exchange Programmes.
The National Exhibition of Art is the most prestigious annual event of the Lalit Kala Akademi.
Funding: It is funded by the Ministry of culture.
It has regional centres situated at Chennai, Lucknow, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Garhi.
Headquarter: New Delhi

Q1: What is Folk Art ?

It is defined as a classic decorative, musical, or practical art of different cultures or regions. Folk art is usually unique to the people of a specific location and used as an expression of society.

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