Kalaa Spandan Art Fair opens in Hyderabad with 1,000 artworks
Over 100 independent artists and galleries are showcasing diverse contemporary and traditional works at the Kalinga Cultural Centre.
The Kalaa Spandan Art Fair (Hyderabad 2nd Edition) opened on Friday at the Kalinga Cultural Centre in Banjara Hills, according to reports by Telangana Today and Deccan Chronicle. The three-day event features nearly 1,000 artworks from more than 100 independent artists and various art galleries across the country.
Acclaimed sculptor Aekka Yadagirirao and senior sculptor Dr. G Yadagiri inaugurated the fair. The exhibition is curated and organised by Sudeep Chakraborty, the founder of the Indian Art Fair initiative.
The collection includes diverse media such as oil on canvas, watercolours, acrylics, mixed media, and modern resin art. Traditional forms like Madhubani, Tanjore paintings, Odia Pattachitra, Kerala murals, and Mandala drawings are also on display alongside sculptures and ceramics.
Participating artists include Ashutosh Muarka, who uses a 'pixelism' technique with acrylic colours, and ceramic artist Usha Bonepalli. Artist Mukesh Bose is also showcasing works including an interpretation of a Renaissance painting and abstract pieces.
The fair is open to the public from 12 noon to 9 pm and will run until November 1. Admission is free for all visitors.