Dr. Sudhakar Chavan Inaugurates Grand Art Exhibition at MIT ADT University

Pune: "Art reflects both the virtues and vices of society as they are," remarked Dr. Sudhakar Chavan, a senior Indian traditional art scholar, during the inauguration of a grand art exhibition at MIT Art, Design, and Technology University (MIT ADT). The event featured an impressive collection of paintings and photographs by students from the School of Fine and Applied Arts, highlighting their explorations into Indian Traditional Studies (ITS).

The exhibition showcased over 250 paintings and photographs created by more than 150 students, offering a visual journey through traditional Indian art forms. Dr. Chavan noted that the works, particularly the silhouettes and scenes captured by the students, transported viewers as if they had personally visited the locations depicted. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including MIT ADT Vice-Chancellor and Executive President Prof. Dr. Mangesh Karad, Executive Director Prof. Jyoti Dhakne-Karad, Pro- Vice-Chancellor Dr. Anant Chakradeo, Dean Dr. Milind Dhoble,  and other prominent figures from the university.

The students' artwork stemmed from their recent educational trips across India, where they closely studied various traditional art forms. Workshops led by national award-winning artists were held in Bhuj (Gujarat), Bhilwara (Rajasthan), and Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh), enriching the students’ understanding of local art practices such as Rogan art, Lipan art, leatherwork, pottery, Ajrak print, and Phad painting. The exhibition also featured artistic interpretations of Khajuraho temples, blending both ancient and modern techniques. The exhibition garnered a tremendous response from the university’s students and faculty, and plans are underway to bring this display to a larger audience in Pune’s central district. The event opened with a prayer for world peace and concluded with the national anthem.