Lalit Kala Akademi Announces 20 Lalit Kala Akademi Awards at the 65th National Exhibition of Art

The Lalit Kala Akademi, National Academy of Art, organized the 65th National Exhibition of Art to showcase contemporary visual art in India. The exhibition received 6,175 artworks from 2,495 artists across 27 States and Union Territories. Following selection by a First-Tier Jury, 270 artworks were presented, out of which a Second-Tier Jury selected 20 artworks by 20 artists for the Lalit Kala Akademi Awards. The exhibition features diverse media including painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, and mixed media, aiming to provide visibility, professional opportunities, and economic benefits to artists.