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EkChitra Opens Expansive Multidisciplinary Art Gallery in Hyderabad
EkChitra is a new, larger art space in Hyderabad.
Artist and curator Annapurna Madipadiga started the gallery.
The building is designed for many kinds of art, including paintings, sculptures, textiles and performances.
It also has a special studio for making prints.
The gallery plans to hold exhibitions, workshops, talks, screenings and classes.
Its first exhibition is called “Transition.”
Young artists from across India are showing work in this exhibition.
Their art explores how people and cultures can change while still remembering their traditions.
EkChitra Art Gallery has opened a larger new space in Hyderabad founded by artist and curator Annapurna Madipadiga.
The gallery can host painting, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, installations, photography, performances and interdisciplinary projects.
A permanent printmaking studio will support artistic experimentation, learning and exchange.
The venue plans exhibitions alongside workshops, screenings, educational programmes, performances and public conversations.
Its opening exhibition, “Transition,” features young artists from across India exploring identity, tradition and cultural change.
- Who
- EkChitra Art Gallery, founded by artist and curator Annapurna Madipadiga, opened the space with support from MSN Realty and Anaganaga Telugu Culinary Tales.
- What
- A larger multidisciplinary art gallery with flexible exhibition areas and a permanent printmaking studio opened to the public.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India.
- When
- At the launch of the new gallery space; no specific date is stated.
- Why
- The space was created to accommodate larger exhibitions and support workshops, performances, educational programmes, artist interactions and other cultural activities.
Key facts
- Founder
- Annapurna Madipadiga
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Permanent facility
- Printmaking studio
- Opening exhibition
- “Transition: A Continuity to Change — An Ode to Identities in Flux”
- Participating artists
- Young artists from across India
- Art forms
- Textiles, sculpture, painting, ceramics and printmaking
- Launch partners
- MSN Realty and Anaganaga Telugu Culinary Tales
Quotes
Venkatesh Maha
Filmmaker and director who attended the gallery launch
“During my travels across Europe, I would come across such interactive art spaces and loved spending time there, even attending a workshop whenever possible. I am glad that EkChitra Art Gallery has launched this expansive multidisciplinary space. I look forward to being an active part of the activities planned here in the future.”
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“I hope EkChitra Art Gallery develops into a landmark for art and creativity, and goes on to build a strong community of artists and art lovers.”
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Annapurna Madipadiga
Artist, curator and founder of EkChitra Art Gallery
“EkChitra has grown organically through exhibitions, collaborations, conversations and relationships with artists and audiences. As the vision expanded, we felt the need for a space that could accommodate not only larger exhibitions but also conversations, workshops, performances, educational programmes and new forms of engagement with art.”
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