IGNCA opens Bharat Muni Dirgha with an exhibition of masks from the Lance Dane Collection
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) inaugurated the Bharat Muni Dirgha exhibition space with an exhibition of masks from the Lance Dane Collection on 23 April 2025.
Summary
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi inaugurated the Bharat Muni Dirgha, a new exhibition space on its ground floor, on 23 April 2025. Its first exhibition, 'Faces of Traditions and Divinity & Majesty: Masterpieces from the Lance Dane Collection', showcases masks from the Lance Dane Collection housed in the IGNCA archives. It was inaugurated by IGNCA Member Secretary Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, who said the aim is to turn IGNCA's corridors and other spaces into exhibition areas.
Key facts
- Space
- Bharat Muni Dirgha, IGNCA, New Delhi
- Exhibition
- Faces of Traditions and Divinity & Majesty: Masterpieces from the Lance Dane Collection
- Exhibits
- Masks from the Lance Dane Collection (IGNCA archives)
- Inaugurated by
- Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, 23 April 2025
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the name of the new exhibition space inaugurated at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 23 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Muni Dirgha
IGNCA inaugurated the Bharat Muni Dirgha, a new exhibition space on its ground floor.
Who inaugurated the exhibition of masks from the Lance Dane Collection at IGNCA on 23 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sachchidanand Joshi
IGNCA Member Secretary Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi inaugurated the exhibition.