Bihar Museum to Host Abhay K’s Art Exhibition on Buddhist Philosophy
Patna (Bihar), September 25: The Bihar Museum in Patna is set to host an exhibition of paintings by poet, artist, and diplomat Abhay K from October 1-10. The exhibition will focus on the Buddhist philosophy of Shunyata, which means Emptiness or Insubstance.
Inauguration by Deputy Chief Minister
The exhibition will be inaugurated by Vijay Kumar Sinha, the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, on October 1.
Director General’s Note
Anjani Kumar Singh, Director General of Bihar Museum, expressed his excitement about the exhibition, stating, “Abhay K has exhibited his paintings in several countries. However, it is his first exhibition in his home state of Bihar, and we are delighted to host his debut exhibition, ‘Shunyata’, at Bihar Museum, Patna.”
Abhay K’s Statement
Abhay K shared his enthusiasm, saying, “It is a matter of immense pride for me to get the opportunity to exhibit my art works at the State of the Art Bihar Museum. I’m very excited about exhibiting my art works in my home state of Bihar, where the philosophy of Shunyata took birth.”
About Abhay K
Abhay K is 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 appeared in over a hundred literary magazines worldwide, and his ‘Earth Anthem’ has been translated into over 160 languages. He received the SAARC Literary Award in 2013 and recorded his poems at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., in 2018. His translations of Kalidasa’s Meghaduta and Ritusamhara won him the KLF Poetry Book of the Year Award in 2020-21. His painting exhibitions have been held in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Doubts Revealed
Bihar Museum -: Bihar Museum is a big place in Patna, the capital city of Bihar, where many old and important things are kept for people to see.
Abhay K -: Abhay K is a person who writes poems, makes art, and works as a diplomat, which means he helps countries talk to each other.
Buddhist Philosophy -: Buddhist Philosophy is a way of thinking and living that comes from the teachings of Buddha, who was a wise person from India.
Shunyata -: Shunyata is a special idea in Buddhism that means ’emptiness’ or ‘nothingness,’ showing that everything is connected and always changing.
Deputy Chief Minister -: The Deputy Chief Minister is a very important person in the government of Bihar who helps the Chief Minister run the state.
Patna -: Patna is the capital city of Bihar, a state in India.
Exhibition -: An exhibition is a special event where people can come and see different kinds of art or other interesting things.
Diplomat -: A diplomat is someone who works for their country in another country, helping to make friends and solve problems between the two countries.
Russia, Brazil, and Madagascar -: Russia, Brazil, and Madagascar are different countries in the world where Abhay K has shown his art before.