12 months ago
Hyderabad Hosts India's First Pop Art Gallery at Design Democracy
Imagine a special art show in Hyderabad where everyday things are turned into art!
It's like taking a comic book and putting it in a museum.
This art gallery, called The Designera, features artists who make fun of how we buy and sell things.
There are pictures of famous people mixed with superheroes and funny objects.
The art also includes local flavors like Telangana snacks instead of fancy drinks.
The whole event is about making people think about what's important while they enjoy cool designs.
Hyderabad hosted India's first pop art gallery at the Design Democracy exhibition.
The Designera showcased pop art alongside Indian artists such as Sanush Birla and Megha Saxena.
The exhibition featured diverse artworks including sculptures, furniture, and pop art.
Artists like Bharati Pitre presented fertility-inspired works and local tradition.
Design Democracy, founded by Shailaja and Palka Arjun Rathi, featured a variety of design elements.
- Who
- The Designera, artists, and Design Democracy organizers
- What
- The opening of India's first pop art gallery at the Design Democracy exhibition
- Where
- Hitex, Hyderabad
- When
- Design Democracy 2025
- Why
- To showcase pop art and design, combining commerce and contemplation.
Key facts
- Event Name
- Design Democracy 2025
- Location
- Hitex, Hyderabad
- Exhibition Type
- Design Exhibition
- Pop Art Gallery Curator
- Dhanushree
- Gallery Name
- The Designera
- Local Exhibition Curator
- Supraja Rao
Quotes
Bharati Pitre
The artist of Olee Maatee
“Our goddesses too were once worshipped for their yonis.”
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“Somebody told me these sculptures looked provocative.”
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Anurag Bhandari
Founder of Ek Kalakaar Designs
“You are the creator of this chaos.”
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“The more money you have, the more waste you generate.”
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Dhanushree
Curator of The Designera
“It’s also about deflating the sacred or the over-produced image, reflecting on both religion and consumer culture.”
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“His motive is to bring back the nostalgia of childhood and still make people laugh.”
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Supraja Rao
Curator of the Museum of Telangana
“It’s we who give champagne its extra value.”
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“If we put our filter coffee on that pedestal, it will be celebrated worldwide.”
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