Kalaa Spandan Art Fair opens in Hyderabad with nearly 1,000 artworks

Hyderabad: The city’s art landscape received a vibrant boost on Friday with the launch of Kalaa Spandan Art Fair (Hyderabad 2nd Edition) at Kalinga Cultural Centre in Banjara Hills.

Scheduled to run till November 1, the three-day contemporary art extravaganza was inaugurated by Aekka Yadagirirao, an acclaimed sculptor, and senior sculptor Dr.G Yadagiri.

A Panorama of 1,000 masterpieces curated and organised by Sudeep Chakraborty, founder of the Indian Art Fair initiative, the platform features a display of nearly 1,000 curated artworks brought together by over 100 independent artists and prominent art galleries from across the country.

The displays span diverse media, including oil on canvas, watercolours, acrylics, mixed media, and modern resin art. Visitors can also explore traditional art forms, including Kerala murals, Madhubani, Mandala drawings, Tanjore paintings, and Odia Pattachitra, alongside exquisite ceramic works and sculptures.

Designed as an accessible, inclusive ecosystem for art fraternity members, the fair allows buyers and collectors to interact with and purchase directly from creators. It is open from 12 noon to 9 pm until November 1. Admission is free for all visitors.