Tribal Art Comes Of Age
With the Tribal Art Fair 2026 in the backdrop, the Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, underscores how Tribal Art is emerging as a dynamic force in today’s creative economy and seamlessly aligns with the vision and mission of Viksit Bharat. The minister, in a special interview to Art Soul Life, spoke on a wide range of topics ranging from livelihood creation and cultural identity to tribal knowledge systems. Excerpts from the interview are presented below.
ASL: In your opinion, how can events like the Tribal Art Fest create livelihood opportunities for tribal communities?
The Tribal Art Fest has been a successful initiative. This festival has achieved an important milestone in promoting tribal artists and their work. During the 12-day exhibition, more than 800 artworks were sold, resulting in direct sales of over `1.25 crore. More than 10,000 people participated in the event.
The overwhelming response from art lovers, collectors and visitors reflects the growing a...
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