Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Annapurna Madipadiga Opens New Fluid, Conversation-Focused Art Gallery
Annapurna Madipadiga has opened a new art gallery called EkChitra in Hyderabad.
The gallery is about 7,000 square feet large.
She wants people to stay with the art instead of quickly deciding whether to buy something.
Visitors will be able to attend book launches, film screenings, readings and conversations there.
Artists and students can use a permanent studio to learn and practise printmaking.
The first exhibition includes both young artists and more experienced artists.
Their work uses many materials and explores memories, landscapes and cultural ideas.
Madipadiga is also working on projects that document Telugu art history and bring art into heritage spaces such as stepwells.
Annapurna Madipadiga has opened the 7,000-square-foot EkChitra Art Gallery in Hyderabad.
The gallery aims to encourage visitors to spend time with art through conversations, books, screenings and events.
EkChitra includes exhibition areas, a convergence space and a permanent printmaking studio for artists and students.
Its inaugural exhibition combines emerging and established artists working across painting, ceramics, terracotta, aluminium and sculpture.
Madipadiga is also developing projects including Keerthanam, Living Temple and the Baoli Art Sangam biennale.
- Who
- Annapurna Madipadiga, founder of EkChitra Art Gallery, along with emerging and established artists.
- What
- The opening of EkChitra, a gallery designed for exhibitions, conversations, workshops, screenings and other cultural activities.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India.
- Why
- Madipadiga wanted a space for the exhibitions and ideas she envisioned, while creating a more engaging environment for art, artists and audiences.
- Gallery
- EkChitra Art Gallery
- Founder
- Annapurna Madipadiga
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Size
- 7,000 square feet
- Facilities
- Exhibition areas, a convergence space, a printmaking studio and plans for books and independent-film screenings
- Inaugural exhibition
- Works by younger and more established artists using varied mediums and approaches
- Related initiatives
- Keerthanam, Living Temple and Baoli Art Sangam