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Delhi, Jogen Chowdhary, MP (Rajya Sabha); Prof. Emeritus of Visva Bharati
University, Santiniketan and former Keeper (Art) at Rashtrapati Bhavan
(1972-87) has been invited to be the inaugural artist to stay at Rashtrapati
Bhavan under the ‘In-Residence Scheme for Writers and Artists’. Several
paintings of Shri Chowdhary already form part of the Rashtrapati Bhavan art
collection.
Shri
Chowdhary will stay at Rashtrapati Bhavan for a period of fourteen days
beginning today (August 4, 2014).The
‘In-Residence Scheme for Writers and Artists’ was launched by the President of
India on December 11, 2013 with the aim of providing writers and artists an
opportunity to stay in Rashtrapati Bhavan and be a part of the life of
Rashtrapati Bhavan. The initiative is an attempt to encourage established as
well as young and upcoming writers and artists by facilitating them stay close
to nature in the picturesque and serene surroundings of Rashtrapati Bhavan. The
Programme seeks to provide an environment which will inspire creative thinking
and rejuvenate artistic impulses. Various activities like reading sessions,
exhibitions of works of art and interaction with the residents of Rashtrapati
Bhavan, etc. are also to be organized in consultation with the selected
writers/artists under the scheme.
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