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Mangaluru, Apr 4: Dr Akhter Husain, former principal and dean of Yenepoya Dental College, adds another feather to his cap as his artwork from his series on Vedic inspirations has made it to the official selection by the jury for a prestigious prize in the London International Creative Competition. The London International Creative Competition (LICC) which began in 2006 has been ‘Recognising and rewarding the world’s most fresh and progressive creative talents’ across various categories. 

An associate of the Royal Photographic Society, UK, his artistic prowess has earned him international acclaim including prestigious awards such as the Moscow International Foto Awards (MIFA) and the ‘Better Photography Magazine Photograph of the Year Award’ among others.

His artistic pursuits have also been punctuated by illustrious exhibitions at renowned venues such as the highly coveted Art Basel in Switzerland, Chitrakala Parishad in Bengaluru, and the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. An intrepid explorer of various art forms and uses a combination of photography, digital technology and traditional paints.