Bengaluru's Venkatappa Art Gallery Deal Triggers Row

The Venkatappa Art Gallery in Bengaluru, named after a leading 20th century court artist during the reign of the Mysuru maharajas, has found itself the focus of attention On Tuesday. The state government has signed an agreement with the private Tasveer Foundation to develop and run the Gallery for the next 10 years, and many members of the artist community are shocked at this idea.