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12/5/24, 12:00 PM Shanaya Purohit illuminates the art world with her talented brush
as “true” art,” she says. “We still all too readily judge child art against our own adult standards. The
next step is for us to celebrate child art in its own right.” One such step has already been taken.

Portraits by Shanaya Purohit.

The International Museum of Children’s Art in Oslo, Norway, regards children’s art as an important
part of national and universal culture. Rafael Goldin, film director and founder of the museum,
summed it up: “It is said that children are people. But, people do not exist without a culture. Children
are people who belong to the future. And they have the right to their own culture, their own art and
history.

“Children are people — not pre-people — and their creativity forms a crucial part of the diverse range
of human expression. Appreciating art made by children opens our minds to better understanding and
respect for all art, all children, and all artists. Let’s build a richer art world that respects and celebrates
children’s part in human creativity.” During a tour of an exhibition of children’s art, Picasso said:
“When I was the age of these children, I could draw like Raphael. It took me many years to learn how

to draw like these children.” Given the above thoughts, Shanaya Purohit and others of her age do not
lack strong spokespersons to speak for them. Shanaya herself talks to Gulf Today

Why do you like art?

Art gives me freedom and I love to paint my world the way I wish. It gives me happiness and peace.

What attracts you to bright colours?

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