Culture Minister opens TAKSHANAM at the National Gallery of Modern Art with over 250 sculptures

16 October 2026

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated TAKSHANAM at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.
The exhibition features over 250 sculptures by 150 participating artists from different generations and artistic backgrounds.
For the first time, artworks are offered for sale at the National Gallery of Modern Art to support artists.
Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Vivek Aggarwal, was present at the inauguration.
Shekhawat said art is an important expression of India's cultural identity and creative spirit.
NGMA Director General Dr. Sanjeev Kishor Goutam spoke of India's sculptural tradition from Harappan and Mohenjo-daro terracotta and metal objects, including the Dancing Girl and the Priest-King.