Abhay K’s ‘Shunyata’ Art Exhibition Opens at Bihar Museum in Patna
An exhibition of paintings by poet, artist, and diplomat Abhay K. on the Buddhist philosophy of Shunyata opened on October 1 at Bihar Museum, Patna. The exhibition will run until October 10.
Inauguration Ceremony
The exhibition was inaugurated by Anjani Kumar Singh, Director General of Bihar Museum, in the presence of notable figures from the art and culture community. Singh praised Abhay K.’s work, noting its novelty and transcendental quality.
Artist’s Statement
Abhay K. expressed his pride in exhibiting his artwork in his home state of Bihar, where the philosophy of Shunyata originated. He emphasized the importance of understanding Shunyata as interdependence and the emptiness of a separate, fixed existence.
About Abhay K.
Abhay K. is a multifaceted individual, known as a poet, editor, translator, artist, and diplomat. He has authored several poetry collections and edited six books, including ‘The Book of Bihari Literature.’ His poems have been featured in over a hundred literary magazines worldwide, and his ‘Earth Anthem’ has been translated into over 160 languages. He has received the SAARC Literary Award and recorded his poems at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Abhay K.’s translations of Kalidasa’s ‘Meghaduta’ and ‘Ritusamhara’ won him the KLF Poetry Book of the Year Award. His translation of the Magahi novel ‘Fool Bahadur’ has been published by Penguin Random House, India, as a modern classic. He has exhibited his paintings in various countries, including Russia, India, France, Brazil, and Madagascar.
Doubts Revealed
Abhay K. -: Abhay K. is a person who writes poems, makes art, and works as a diplomat, which means he represents his country in other places.
Shunyata -: Shunyata is a Buddhist idea that means ’emptiness’ or ‘nothingness.’ It teaches that everything is connected and nothing exists by itself.
Bihar Museum -: Bihar Museum is a place in Patna, the capital city of Bihar, where people can see and learn about art, history, and culture.
Patna -: Patna is the capital city of the Indian state of Bihar. It is one of the oldest cities in the world.
Anjani Kumar Singh -: Anjani Kumar Singh is the Director General of Bihar Museum, which means he is the head person in charge of the museum.
Diplomat -: A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other countries, helping to build good relationships and solve problems.
Interdependence -: Interdependence means that everything and everyone is connected and relies on each other to exist and function.
