{
  "id": 363039,
  "title": "Art festival at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath celebrates creativity from across India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/art-festival-at-karnataka-chitrakala-parishath-celebrates-creativity",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T02:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "YourStory",
    "slug": "yourstory",
    "url": "https://yourstory.com/2026/08/karnataka-chitrakala-parishath-creativity-namma-art-bengaluru-photography"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (KCP) hosted the second edition of its national festival, ‘Namma Art Bengaluru,’ at its popular cultural hub in Bengaluru. This event marks a significant milestone for the organization, which aims to create a vibrant and inclusive platform celebrating the depth, diversity, and evolving language of Indian art.\n\nKCP president B L Shankar expressed his excitement about the diverse range of contemporary Indian art showcased at the festival. The featured artists represent various styles, from figurative and narrative painting to indigenous traditions and abstraction. This wide array of artistic approaches caters to collectors, students, scholars, and casual visitors alike.\n\nThe establishment of KCP in 2014 has provided a nurturing ground for artists through exhibitions, education, museums, and cultural events. With the overwhelming success of the inaugural edition, KCP's General Secretary, Shashidhara Rao, is pleased to see the fair grow into a distinguished platform that highlights artistic excellence, innovation, and cultural exchange.\n\nAs visitors explore the Namma Art Bengaluru exhibition, they will witness the rich tapestry of contemporary Indian art, reflecting the country's diverse cultural landscape and artistic evolution.",
  "summary": "In this photo essay, we feature more highlights from the Namma Art Bengaluru festival, along with curator insights.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}