Chandigarh Administration to look into Jeanneret’s broken sculpture

Chandigarh, July 14

In a three-part series published last week, Chandigarh Tribune threw light on Pierre Jeanneret’s rare sculpture, which was found broken in three pieces and neglected by the UT Administration at Government Nursery School in Sector 16.

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While the UT Chief Architect refused to comment on its restoration, the Adviser said the sculpture would be reviewed soon. He said: “I will speak with the authorities concerned this week and review the broken sculpture soon.”

Meanwhile, two monochromatic pictures of the sculpture have surfaced on the social media. So far, the only available pictures of this artwork dated between 1954 and 1961.

Architect Sarbjit Bahga, who shared these pictures on his Facebook account, said: “I took these pictures in late 90s or early 2000s. Till then, it was intact. I hope the Administration restores this art piece soon.” — TNS