Dr. Radhakrishna Ganeshan
I completed my master degree in visual arts with the Gold Medal and has been
working in the advertising sector from where I learned basic skills related to
advertising & publicity. In addition, I got professional training in the field of
interior decoration, Photography and Computer graphics. After which, I was
appointed as Assistant Prof. in Applied Arts (Adhoc) in Rajasthan University, Jaipur
(1987-88) and Kashi Vidyapeeth (1988-89) respectively.
From 1990 onwards, I got an opportunity to work for the world renowned
Museum, Bharat Kala Bhavan, BHU where I am working for last 24 years. During
these years, I have been actively and keenly involved in the development of the
Museum such as workshops, seminars, awareness programme, display etc. and
simultaneously got my Doctoral Degree (PhD). My research work was applauded
by the Museum personnel. This factor encouraged me to write and publish books on
Museum science. As a result, I authored three books on Museum Science namely
“Bharatiya Sangrahalaya Evam Jansampark’’(2002) which was forwarded by Dr.M
L.Nigam, the eminent museologist. This book was released by Ex Vice Chancellor
Prof. Ramachandra Rao of BHU and this book bagged HAZARI PRASAD
DWIVEDI AWARD by Govt. of Uttar Pradesh for my unique work. It is useful as
theoretical practical help book to those interested in Museum activities like lectures,
workshops, cultural programmes, competitions etc. The other two books authored
by me are “Sangrahalya Darpan” & “Bharat ke Vividha
Sangrahalaya”(2006). It is based on the syllabus of Museology. “Sangrahalaya
Parichay” includes introduction, importance and need, history and development of
Museums. “Bharat ke vividha sanghrahalaya” is useful as a Directory of different
types of Museums. These books received due attention from the Museum personnel
and students of Museology, as books on Museology are far less than desired and are
fewer in Hindi. These books are also useful for people who have keen interest in this
discipline.These books are used as reference by the students of museum science.
I also have been mentoring and guiding the students of Visual Arts in the
aesthetics of Museum objects and the students of Museology for up keeping the
Museums as well. I was also appointed as an instructor of Photography in the
Hobby Centre of BHU by the Vice chancellor from 1997-2005. Here, I got a chance
to teach students & staff from various discipline and Departments. I am also
conducting many educational activities for children in the Museum. My displays
skills in the museum were always appreciated by the visitors and also guided the
visitors frequently. I have also done many Painting & Photography exhibitions and
was honoured for my artistic skills.
Dr. Radhakrishna Ganeshan
