MoS for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan, on a two-day diplomatic visit to Oman & officially opened art exhibition

In Oman, an impressive display of contemporary Indian painting masterpieces is set to grace the halls of the National Museum of Oman in an exhibition opened this week. The exhibition, named “India on Canvas: Masterpieces of Modern Indian Painting,” showcases a curated collection of 20 works of art from the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in New Delhi. This artistic spectacle is the result of a collaborative effort between India and Oman and is likely to be embraced by art enthusiasts across the Sultanate.

Minister of State for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan, who is on a two-day diplomatic visit to Oman, officially opened the art exhibition. Emphasising the significance of cultural exchange between the two nations, Mr Muraleedharan commended the Indian Embassy in Muscat and the NGMA in Delhi for their collaborative effort in bringing the exceptional exhibition. The selection of paintings includes pieces by renowned artists such as Raja Ravi Verma, Amrita Sher-Gill, and Nandalal Bose.