PERMANENT DISPLAYS

The Parishath’s permanent collection is steadily growing. Dr. S. Roerich, one of its closest associates, donated a sizeable number of his father’s and his own painting to it. Two exclusive gallery floors have been erected in his memory, where these invaluable works are on a permanent display.

Similar is the munificence of Mr. H.K. Kejriwal. He has not only donated his rare collection of art and artefacts, but has donated handsomely to raise a separate gallery for their display. To promote the talents of young artists a H.K. Kejriwal Award for 6 young artists, is instituted from the year 1998.

Internationally recognised graphic artist, Dr. Krishna Reddy has kindly gifted his valuable graphic prints exhibition to the Parishath. Some popular paintings of Mr. S.S. Kukke are the other additions to this list. The Mysore traditional style of painting, which was almost extinct was revived by the Parishath under the guidance of Master Artist Y. Subramanaya Raju. It has reached new dimensions today.

Among its donors, mention must be made of Mr. Azad Sivadasani of Switzerland. He has donated Rs. 5 lakh to the Parishath in appreciation of its notable contribution in the field of visual arts.

The Canara Bank under Mr. J.V. Shetty, its Chairman and Managing Director has generously donated a sum of Rs. 10 lakh towards the construction of the second phase of the Roerich Gallery. The Parishath is regarded as an important centre for Roerich collection.