2nd Kalaa Spandan Art Fair Opens In Banjara Hills: Over 1,000 Artworks By 100+ Artists On Display

HYDERABAD: Traditional Kerala murals and Odia Pattachitra shared space with resin art and contemporary sculptures at the second Kalaa Spandan Art Fair, which opened at Kalinga Cultural Centre in Banjara Hills on Friday. The three-day exhibition features more than 1,000 artworks by 100 plus artists from across India.

The guest of honour, sculptor Aekka Yadagirirao, a Padma Shri awardee, praised the technical skill and maturity of young participants but cautioned them against imitating existing works. Artistic success, he said, depended on “individual expression and originality”, and encouraged artists to develop their own concepts.

Senior sculptor Dr G.Y. Yadagiri, an alumnus of JNTU and art institutions in Baroda, spoke about the importance of formal training and the commercial challenges that artists faced. A single “high-quality, creative masterpiece”, he said, could command greater artistic and commercial value than several ordinary pieces.

Curated and organised by Sudeep Chakraborty, founder of the Indian Art Fair initiative, the fair features oil paintings, watercolours, acrylics, mixed-media works, Madhubani, mandala art and Tanjore paintings. Ceramics, designer sarees, artisanal bags and handcrafted home décor are also on display.

Visitors can interact with artists, purchase works directly and watch live painting demonstrations. The exhibition continues until November 1, from noon to 9 pm daily. Entry is free, and valet parking is available.