Artists silent tribute to Bapu at India Art Fair

Artists, curators and photographers were among the small group of people who paid homage to the Mahatma on his death anniversary by observing a five minute silence at the ongoing India Art fair here today.
"We all remember Mahatma Gandhi, he is a symbol of hope for us," said artist Veer Munshi. Munshi's art installation titled "Serenity of Desolation" depicting a traditional Kashmiri house felled by floodwaters proved a backdrop to the tribute.
Photographer Ram Rahman who was part of the silent vigil said it was a way for him to remember the Father of the Nation.
"This is a very important year to remember Gandhi.We all paid our homage to the great leader by holding a silent vigil at 5.17 pm, which is the exact time when he was assassinated," Rahman said.

All participants at the tribute sported a black placard which marked the date and exact time of Gandhi's death. (30.01.1948, 5.17 pm).