Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SP)
Mangalore, Mar 16: A state level cartoon exhibition on the subject, ‘Ee Bhoomi Nammadu (This Earth is Ours)’, being organized at Prasad Art Gallery here, was inaugurated by veteran humorist and writer of satirical mini poems, Dundiraj on Monday March 15. On this occasion, he also read out a short poem written by you on the subject, and urged the people to protest against the move of the government to dole out land to mining barons and industrialists.
Dundiraj also added that this exhibition gives out two messages, the first about the need to take the issue of environment and rising temperature seriously, and the second about the fact that cartoons and caricatures should not be taken lightly.
Jeevan, director of Gerebare School of Art, delivered introductory address. Cartoonists and caricaturists Harini, Prakash Shetty, Kotiprasad Alva, director of Prasad Art Gallery etc., were present.
The exhibition features 20 cartoons drawn by various artistes, and will be open for public viewing from 10 am to 7 pm till March 20.