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Buddha Sculpture in Buddha Garden Delhi by Artist Neeraj Gupta

  You've probably heard of New Delhi's famous Buddha Garden, but you never know who looks after it. Neeraj Gupta, an Indian sculpture artist and environmentalist, has been the president of Buddha Jayanti Park for many years.   The important works which were executed by Neeraj Gupta with the help of Govt. agencies The first significant step was to define the limits of the Budha Garden by erecting rubble stone walls in the back portion to separate it from the rest of the central ridge forest region so that Nilgai (Bluebuck) and others do not destroy it. Gupta created a sculpture on the topic of enlightenment and had it erected at the gate's entrance to make it more beautiful, and with lights at night, it became a point of interest. The Budha Jayanti Park is located within the territorial jurisdiction of the New Delhi Municipal Council, but it is maintained by the CPWD because it was built by the central government. As a result, basic coordination was required. The CPWD is not...

Public Art: Major reasons to support it

Public art has remained an essential aspect of human civilization since the ages. Greece-based Parthenon is one of the oldest existing examples of public art that proves this point. Talking about the current era, public art still holds a strong position despite technological advancements. So, what makes this art form so vital? We have attempted to answer this question below. Instrumental in raising awareness Numerous artists create their artworks around some social issues. Women empowerment is one of the essential themes of various artists. Environment conservation is another topic that sculptors focus upon while creating their designs. When placed at public places, these pieces of art attract the attention of individuals. It might become a topic of discussion among groups of people, something crucial to raise awareness. Encourages new artists In the last few decades, the youth has been less inclined towards art as a career. Better opportunities in science, techno...