
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Mahesh Sharma Wednesday condoled the death of sculptor Mrinalini Mukherjee, saying she has left behind a vacuum in the world of art.
"I am deeply saddened to learn of the demise of Mrinalini Mukherjee. She leaves behind a vacuum in the world of art. Her artistic works brought laurels to her not only in India, but in the outside world also," Sharma said in a statement.
"Her artistic qualities provide her a unique place in contemporary Indian art. My deep sympathies are with the art lovers and all others who admire her work," he added.
Mukherjee was suffering from a prolonged lung problem and died Monday in the capital. She was 65.
The artist was known for her sculptures knotted with hemp fibre, ceramics and cast bronze.
Sharma also said: "We should work in the direction of promotion and conservation of such artistic works which are left behind as a legacy by such great artists."
A solo exhibition of the artist titled "Transfigurations: The Sculpture of Mrinalini Mukherjee" is currently on display at the National Gallery of Modern Art here.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral meetings with Quad leaders including US Presiden
Ranbir Kapoor is in the headlines these days for his film 'Animal'. Fans are also very excited ab
After India, now Russia also launched Lunar Mission Luna-25. Russia has sent its vehicle after 47
In many states of the country, it is raining heavily during the month of Sawan. However, heavy ra
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddiqui was shot dead in Mumbai on Saturday night.
CSK vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI: Chennai and Punjab will have a great match, see 'Kings' playing XI
CSK vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI: The 38th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 will be
Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, the Indian cricket team ended the 58-year drought at Edgbast
The Ministry of Health has issued an alert regarding the new sub-variant BF.7 of the coronavirus
Big blow to Putin: Russian diplomat resigns in UN, said - I am ashamed of my country's antics
Russia has suffered a tremendous setback on the International Diplomatic Front. Russia's diplomat
Anunay Sood's girlfriend wrote an emotional message, saying, 'This is not true...'
Popular travel influencer Anunay Sood has passed away at the age of 32. The cause of his death ha