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LB College Celebrates Diamond Jubilee; Challenges Continue to Haunt

Sagar(Shivamogga district): The Lal Bahadur Arts, Science and S B Solabanna Shetty Commerce College, under the aegis of Malnad Development Foundation and a household name in the Malnad region, is celebrating its diamond jubilee year(founded in 1964). However, the hitherto sought-after educational institution is witnessing peculiar challenges, so far unheard of, and threatening the very existence of the same! Only college in the name of Lal Bahadur Shastri! According to M Haranath Rao, Mattikoppa, one of the founding fathers and patriarchal personalities, Lal Bahadur Shastri laid the foundation for this college while he was the Prime Minister of the country. Although there could be any number of colleges in his name in the state, this happens to be the only such educational institution for which Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri himself laid the foundation stone. Hence, the name Lal Bahadur Arts, Science and S B Solabanna Shetty Commerce College. During a recent visit to Sagar, M Hara...
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Krishna Setty CS: A Visionary Artist, Social Activist, and Agent of Change through Visual Art

Bengaluru: Krishna Setty CS is a name that resonates with the essence of artistic versatility, social activism, and unwavering commitment to societal transformation. Born in 1952 in Thirthahalli, Shimoga District, Karnataka, India, Setty has crafted a distinguished career spanning over five decades, leaving an indelible mark on the world of visual art. Beyond his artistic prowess, he stands out as an agent of societal change through his profound social concern and service. This write-up delves into the life and contributions of Krishna Setty, highlighting his remarkable journey as an artist and social activist, while also emphasising his role as an instrument of change through visual art. A testament to his resilience and the transformative power: Setty's journey into the world of art is marked by extraordinary determination. He began his career as a hotel waiter, facing the everyday challenges of life with unwavering resolve. His early years were marked by hard work and dedicati...

Mohammed Usman Ali: From Nowhere to an Accomplished Artist

Bengaluru: Mohammed Usman Ali is currently holding 'Varna Vilas', a three-day exhibition of watercolour landscape paintings in Chitrakala Parishat here. Unlike the usual watercolour landscape paintings in multiple colours, Mohammed Usman Ali attempts to tread an unusual path by concentrating wholly on light and dark pink colours in 36 artworks. Apart from these specialised ones, he has also kept on display 10 more multicoloured watercolour landscape paintings.  Classmate motivates him into drawing: For Mohammed Usman Ali, plunging into the art world was just accidental, thanks to Veeresh, one of his classmates. He was inspired by the latter in the way he used to draw lines and drawings, and decided that if at all he needed to do anything, it would be only in drawing. Diploma, Degree and PG: Once his schooling got over, Mohammed Usman Ali resolved to pursue higher education only in the art field. Initially, he completed the five-year Diploma course in drawing. Later, he did the...

Md Usman Ali Dazzles Watercolour Landscapes

Bengaluru: Mohammed Usman Ali, a multi-talented artist hailing from Sindhanur in Raichur district, is holding 'Varna Vilas', a solo show of 36 single-colour watercolour and 10 multicolour landscape paintings at the Chitrakala Parishat here, under the aegis of the Department of Kannada and Culture, Government of Karnataka. Wazeed Sajeed, an internationally renowned artist, inaugurated the exhibition on Monday evening. The show is on until 12th August. A unique blend of watercolour landscape paintings: Wazeed Sajeed, an internationally renowned artist, showered praises over the outcome of the paintings on display in the solo show. All the paintings are the result of a unique blend; all of them are picturesque, attractive and interesting. In terms of size, they may look small, but all of them are captivating, which serves the purpose of creating them. Wonderful works: Kantharaj N., another world-acclaimed landscape artist, and one of the chief guests who graced the occasion, pa...

Prof Babu Jattakar's Three-Day Drawing Exhibition, Workshop in Dharwad.

Bengaluru: Prof Babu Jattakar, veteran artist and former of the College of Fine Arts, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat, is holding a three-day drawing exhibition, demonstration, slide show, and interaction at the Government Fine Arts College in Dharwad. During the three-day event under the aegis of Chitrakala Shilpi Shri DV Halabhavi National Memorial Trust, he would also be giving a live lecture-cum-demonstration to the students of the Government Fine Arts College. Interaction with the Achievers: Prof Babu Jattakar will be participating in the three-day interaction with the achievers program of the Chitrakala Shilpi Shri DV Halabhavi National Memorial Trust. The three-day exhibition of his paintings is scheduled from 20th August to 23rd August. The lecture-cum-demonstration is slated for 21st August, while the interaction is scheduled for 22nd August. Inauguration on 20th August: The inauguration program will be held at 10.30 am at the Government Fine Arts College on 20 August. Raman ...