Bhopal’s Bharat Bhavan Under Tarpaulin As Leaking Roof Threatens Priceless Art Collection
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Modern Art Gallery of Bharat Bhavan is now no more than vacant halls. Most paintings by eminent artists that used to adorn the gallery have been removed because of water seeping from the walls and leaking from the ceiling of the multi-arts complex. Following heavy rains in the city, major parts of the roof have been covered with black tarpaulin sheets to prevent water…
Bhopal's Bharat Bhavan Art Gallery is facing a severe threat to its priceless art collection due to a leaking roof. Most of the gallery's paintings have been removed as water seeps through the walls and damages the ceiling. After heavy rains, tarpaulin sheets have been placed over a large portion of the roof to prevent further water intrusion.
The gallery, known for its internationally renowned collection of over 2,000 paintings, including works by famous artists such as MF Husain and S Sayed Haider Raza, has temporarily removed several pieces to protect them. Over 50 paintings have been moved to the storage area to avoid any potential damage. The gallery's chief administrative officer, Prem Shankar Shukla, has stated that while measures are being taken to protect the art, the building is over 46 years old and requires a major renovation.
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