Kollam (Kerala), Oct 5 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday inaugurated a museum dedicated to the late artist A Ramachandran in the southern city of Kollam.

The museum, located within the Sree Narayana Guru Cultural Complex, displays the artist’s paintings, sculptures, and books, which officials value at over Rs 300 crore.

The 7,000-square-foot space was curated to international standards by art expert Shivakumar.

Vijayan inaugurated the museum virtually at a function presided over by Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian.

The event was also attended by ministers K N Balagopal and J Chinchurani. CPI(M) General Secretary M A Baby, a former state culture minister, was also present.

Ramachandran’s family members, including his wife and renowned painter Tan Yuan Chameli,

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