The solo art exhibition of Tapati Bhowmik Majumder, Tripura's first National Award-winning woman artist, opened on May 12 at Mumbai's Jahangir Art Gallery. The show was inaugurated by Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, marking the first time a Governor of Maharashtra has attended an inauguration at the gallery. Special guests included professor and artist Maruti Selke and actress Jayati Bhatia. The exhibition runs through May 18.
This event is significant as it highlights the growing recognition of artists from India's northeastern states in mainstream art venues. It also underscores the role of state leadership in supporting regional art, with the Governor's attendance setting a precedent for institutional engagement with local artists. The exhibition brings national attention to Tripura's art scene and the work emerging from the Tripura Government Art and Craft College.