Artist Santosh Andrade explains art works to visitors during the fourth day of the World Heritage Week celebrations in Mangaluru.
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“Namma Ooru Namma Nela,” an exhibition of paintings, drawings, and installations by 10 artists of the coastal region will continue till November 29 at Kodialguthu Centre for Art and Culture in the city.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy president Taranath Gatti Kapikad on the fourth day of World Heritage Week celebrations organised by the Mangaluru chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) and Art Kanara Trust recently.
Participating artists include Harish Kodialbail, Janardhan Havanje, Jeevan Salian, Reshma S. Shetty, Santhosh Andrade, Santhosh Pai, Shilpa Bhat, V.M. Umesh, M. Vishwas, and Wilson Souza.
Jeevan Salian displays his installation art on the fourth day of Heritage Week celebrations organised by INTACH and Art Kanara Trust in Mangaluru.
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Mr. Kapikad described Tulunadu as a culturally rich “panchavarna bhoomi,” while expressing concern about cultural erosion amid rapid modernisation. “Such exhibitions highlight the importance of our land, culture and beliefs and offer hope for the future. It is through these artworks that the next generation will understand what our authentic cultural identity was,” he said.
He commended the artists for meaningfully expressing themes of native identity and contemporary social concerns through their works.
INTACH convener Subhas Chandra Basu introduced the programme. Member and artist Rajendra Kedige was present. The exhibition will remain open to the public from 11 am to 7 pm at Kodial Guthu Centre for Art and Culture.
Published – November 24, 2025 06:32 pm IST
