Students showcase art skills on Int’l Museum Day

Lucknow: Marking the International Museum Day on Monday, around 60 students of Montfort School displayed their artistic skills at a programme organised by the 1857 Memorial Museum at the Residency.Held under the theme ‘Museums Uniting a Divided World’, the event saw students create artworks on subjects such as ‘Our Museum Our Pride’ and ‘Historic Heritage of India’.Archaeologist Nidhi Verma briefed them on the history of the Residency. “I enjoyed a lot and got to learn many unknown facts about Residency,” said Sarah Rahman, who won the first prize in the painting competition. Another student, Avisha Sachan said, “I enjoyed watching the old monuments”.Aditri Singh secured the second prize, while the third prize was given to Ishita Srivastava. Chief guest, Prof Amar Singh of Lucknow University’s ancient Indian history department urged students to remain connected with their cultural heritage and history.The UP State Archaeology Directorate (UPSAD), in collaboration with LU, organised an exhibition showcasing nearly 45 photographs of protected monuments.UPSAD director, Renu Dwivedi said museums play an important role in preserving antiquities. Chief guest, SN Kapoor said museums serve as a vital medium for conserving historical heritage and connecting the younger generation with the past.