Profile of Dr. Avani Rao Gandra
(Artist / Writer)
Born in 1968
Art Shows / Awards
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2007 - Solo show of drawings and installation at Alankritha Art Gallery, Hyderabad
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2006 - Two person show of digital art at Shrishti Art Gallery, Hyderabad
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2004 - Solo show at Alankritha Art Gallery, Hyderabad
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2000 - 2006 Group participation at International Art Show, Shrishti Art Gallery & Space Gallery, P. S. Telugu University art gallery, A. I. F. A. C. S., Hyderabad Art Society
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2003 - Highly commendable award from Hyderabad Art Society
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2002 - Highly commendable award from A. I. F. A. C. S
Academics and Publications
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1993 - M. A. (Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archeology)
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1996 - M. Phil (Studies in Andhra Painting)
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1999 - Ph. D. (Contemporary Andhra Painting) from Osmania University
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2000 - 2004 Art critic for Indian Express News Paper.
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Published art based articles featuring Art Reviews, Profiles, Interviews in National newspapers and magazines like Sunday Express, Art India, Art & Deal since 1995
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Junior Research fellowship , Cultural Dept. Govt. of India 2006
Curation
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2005 - "Concurrents" Contemporary Indian Art for Alankritha Art Gallery, Hyderabad
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2006 - "Sands of Color" Contemporary Andhra Art for Art n Soul Art Gallery, New Delhi
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2006 - "Innate Flow" Contemporary Indian Art for Alankritha Art Gallery, Hyderabad
Lives and works in Hyderabad