An exhibition of 54 paintings by senior Indian artist Surjit Akre is going to be organised in Patna Museum. Her decades of practice have produced a body of work rooted in empathy, social conscience and close observation of the world around her. Her works are held in significant public and private collections worldwide.
The landmark exhibition titled 'Hidden Treasures of Tikuli Art' by Bihar Museum, Patna will be inaugurated by Shri Arun Shankar Prasad, Honorable Minister of Art and Culture, Bihar, on April 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm in the Multipurpose Auditorium of Bihar Museum. Shri Pranav Kumar, Secretary, Department of Art and Culture, Bihar will be present as the Guest of Honour, while Shri Anjani Kumar Singh, Director General, Bihar Museum will preside over the function. Perhaps for the first time in the country, a total of 33 artists, including Padma Shri awardee Shri Ashok Kumar Vishwas, will be present together on stage with their 66 artworks. The 800-year-old Tikuli painting is believed to have originated in Patna.
A Tikuli painting workshop is being held at the Bihar Museum from March 28th to April 3rd. In this six-day event, a total of 33 accomplished Tikuli artists from Bihar will paint their works on wood or canvas. Tikuli art, which started more than 800 years ago in Patna, Bihar, is a modified form of the bindi (tikuli) worn by women on their foreheads.
The seminar will cover two sessions: first, about contemporary bronze practices, and second, how artists today engage with the material in new ways. Participants need to register to attend this seminar. Contributing artists of the seminar include Artist Sudarshan Shetty, Artist Riyas Komu, Padma Shri Rajendra Tiku, Ceramic Artist Padma Shri Brahmadeo Ram Pandit, Artist Abhay Pandit, Art Director Sunil Mahadik and renowned Indian art critic Dr. Rajesh Kumar Vyas, who will talk about their works in bronze.
Deshkal society is going to organise the 8th edition of the Bodhgaya Global Dialogues programme in collaboration with the Bihar Museum, Patna.
To mark the International Women's Day, the Mahila Jagran and Bal Kalyan Sansthan, Patna, in collaboration with the Bihar Museum, is organizing an exhibition of works by contemporary women at the Patna Museum "Beads from a Necklace" is an exhibition based on the Patna Museum's collection of beads. The exhibition will continue from March 8th to March 31,202
In collaboration with the Bihar Museum, CSMVS Mumbai presents "Thinking Nalanda" on 10th March 2026. Curated by renowned art historian Dr. Alka Pande, this one-day symposium explores Nalanda’s global intellectual legacy. Part of the CSMVS Metro Outreach Programme, it complements the current exhibition, "Networks of the Past," bridging ancient knowledge with contemporary relevance.
Bihar’s first Shilpgram was inaugurated on 20 February 2026 in Jitwarpur, Madhubani, to promote Mithila art and empower local artisans. Supported by the Ministry of Textiles and Bihar Museum, the ₹9.02 crore initiative is being implemented by BSRDC under the guidance of the Bihar Museum leadership.
This exhibition has been organized by the Bihar Museum, Patna, in collaboration with the Shilpanjali Art Foundation, Jaipur. The exhibition features bronze works by 34 sculptors, including the Caster and Sculptor, Rajkumar Pandit, one artist from Belgium and one from Japan. On the second day of the exhibition, a seminar on the same topic was held in the Bihar.
A two days festival celebrating literature, creativity, and libraries. Explore book stalls,art, music, films, and conversations with authors and storytellers. The larger focus is to set a tone for building a Library Culture in Bihar with focus on children libraries.
Eva Malhotra's work, "Call to the Mystic," begins with a unique perspective. According to Eva, she neither creates value nor produces art in the traditional sense. Instead, she believes she merely uncovers what already exists.
A grand historical exhibition of Patna Kalam paintings was inaugurated at the Patna Museum. As the final presentation of Bihar Museum Biennale-2025, a landmark exhibition on the theme 'Patna Kalam: A Heritage' was inaugurated on 17th December 2025, at Patna Museum Complex, Buddha Marg, Patna by Hon'ble Minister Shri Arun Shankar Prasad, Art & Culture-cum-Tourism Department, Bihar under the chairmanship of Shri Anjani Kumar Singh, Director General of Bihar Museum.
Double Truth is an interactive installation that explores how today’s technologies unite to replicate cultural artefacts with remarkable fidelity.
Archival materials and cultural references to the idea of ‘home’, ‘where we grew up’ often appear in the artistic languages of the diasporic artists who are descendents of the indentured labour migration as well as artists from the Bihar region.
देवी के प्रकट रूप को विभिन्न नामों से पहचाना जाता है और वे विभिन्न भूमिकाएँ निभाती हैं। वे सृष्टि को संचालित करने वाली आदिम ब्रह्मांडीय ऊर्जा हैं, जो सृजन, संरक्षण, संहार और परिवर्तन की एकता का प्रतीक हैं।
Ecuador, in northwestern South America, is home to four unique geographic regions. This diversity has shaped a rich cultural and ecological heritage.
18 Apr - 17 May 2026
18 Apr - 17 May 2026
An exhibition of 54 paintings by senior Indian artist Surjit Akre is going to be organised in Patna Museum. Her decades of practice have produced a body of work rooted in empathy, social conscience and close observation of the world around her. Her works are held in significant public and private collections worldwide.
5 Apr - 30 Apr 2026
5 Apr - 30 Apr 2026
The landmark exhibition titled 'Hidden Treasures of Tikuli Art' by Bihar Museum, Patna will be inaugurated by Shri Arun Shankar Prasad, Honorable Minister of Art and Culture, Bihar, on April 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm in the Multipurpose Auditorium of Bihar Museum. Shri Pranav Kumar, Secretary, Department of Art and Culture, Bihar will be present as the Guest of Honour, while Shri Anjani Kumar Singh, Director General, Bihar Museum will preside over the function. Perhaps for the first time in the country, a total of 33 artists, including Padma Shri awardee Shri Ashok Kumar Vishwas, will be present together on stage with their 66 artworks. The 800-year-old Tikuli painting is believed to have originated in Patna.
28 Mar - 3 Apr 2026
28 Mar - 3 Apr 2026
A Tikuli painting workshop is being held at the Bihar Museum from March 28th to April 3rd. In this six-day event, a total of 33 accomplished Tikuli artists from Bihar will paint their works on wood or canvas. Tikuli art, which started more than 800 years ago in Patna, Bihar, is a modified form of the bindi (tikuli) worn by women on their foreheads.
24 Mar 2026
24 Mar 2026
The seminar will cover two sessions: first, about contemporary bronze practices, and second, how artists today engage with the material in new ways. Participants need to register to attend this seminar. Contributing artists of the seminar include Artist Sudarshan Shetty, Artist Riyas Komu, Padma Shri Rajendra Tiku, Ceramic Artist Padma Shri Brahmadeo Ram Pandit, Artist Abhay Pandit, Art Director Sunil Mahadik and renowned Indian art critic Dr. Rajesh Kumar Vyas, who will talk about their works in bronze.
14 Mar - 15 Mar 2026
14 Mar - 15 Mar 2026
Deshkal society is going to organise the 8th edition of the Bodhgaya Global Dialogues programme in collaboration with the Bihar Museum, Patna.
