17 : 30 | Santiniketan
The Unknown Shore
Directed by S. Bhaskar 1974 | Documentary | English | 28 Mins
The film traces the evolution of fine arts practices in India. K.K. Hebbar and M.F. Hussain, two prominent painters and a leading sculptor, AM Davierwalla participate in the conversation about changing artist preoccupations and the role played by national institutions such as the Lalit Kala Academy which was established in 1954. The film talks about the opening of opportunities for artists through national exhibitions, state exhibitions and cultural exchanges.