Painting Exhibition at Banaras Hindu University | 11 May 2024
Why in News?
Recently, a four-day group painting exhibition 'Yogasutra' was organised by the Faculty of Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University.
Key Points
- The exhibition features the artistic talents of four students from the painting department - Joydeb Das, Noddy Judith Gomes, Faraz Imran, and Niharika Ahona Barsaat, showcasing around 25 paintings.
Banaras Hindu University
- It was founded by Madan Mohan Malaviya in 1916 with cooperation of great personalities like Dr Annie Besant, who viewed it as the University of India.
- It is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi.
- It has 6 centres of Advanced Studies, 10 Departments under Special Assistance Programme and a large number of specialized Research Centers.
- Bharat Kala Bhavan, the reputed museum of the university, is a treasure trove of rare collections.
- The 927 bed hospital of the University is equipped with all the modern amenities.