Hyderabad: Minister for SHAKTI and Mines Dr. Vivek Venkataswamy on Wednesday highlighted the role of art in strengthening India-Japan cultural ties. He visited a joint exhibition by Indian artist Venkat Gaddam and Japanese artist Hiroko Takayama at the State Art Gallery in Hyderabad.
During the visit, the Minister examined paintings, textile artworks and other exhibits. He also congratulated both artists on their creative work. Vivek Venkataswamy said arts and culture played an important role in building friendship between people from different countries.
He appreciated the artists for presenting Indian and Japanese artistic traditions on a common platform. According to him, such efforts helped promote cultural exchange and strengthen relations between the two countries.
India-Japan cultural ties showcased through exhibitions
The Minister also welcomed similar exhibitions recently organised in Hiroshima and Miyoshi in Japan. He said those events had helped promote Indian and Japanese art while encouraging cultural interaction between the two countries.
Meanwhile, Vivek Venkataswamy praised Venkat Gaddam for demonstrating artistic talent from an early age. He noted that Gaddam had secured a place in the Guinness Book of Records at just six years old. The Minister described the achievement as evidence of the artist’s exceptional talent.
The Hyderabad exhibition featured paintings, textile artworks and poetry by the participating artists. The exhibits had also attracted visitors to the gallery. Furthermore, the Minister urged art enthusiasts to visit the exhibition and appreciate the artists’ work.
He said artistic exchanges offered opportunities to deepen India-Japan cultural ties and bring people from both countries closer through shared creative experiences.