Maharaja Sayajirao University hosts 4-day exhibition showcasing famous artworks

A four-day exhibition of artworks by globally-renowned artists began Sunday at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda here. Ratan Parimoo, former dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and current chairman of the institute's alumni association, said the exhibition is to raise money to provide scholarships to poor students who want to pursue fine arts.

He said the artworks on display include those of Bhupen Khakhar, Padma Vibhushan awardee KG Subramanyan, sculptors Shanko Choudhary and Nagji Patel, as well as former Maharaja of Baroda Ranjitsinh Gaekwad.

In a statement issued here Sunday, Parimoo said the families of these renowned artists were helping the alumni association in its drive to raise funds for economically weak students aspiring to pursue fine arts.