A Curator's Journey - From Appreciating Art to Creating Experiences

ANNAPURNA MADIPADIGA, ART CURATOR AND FOUNDER OF EKCHITRA HAS COME A LONG WAY FROM BEING AN ART STUDENT TO INDEPENDENTLY CURATING SHOWS, WORKING WITH LEADING GALLERIES AND TOP ARTISTS. HER LATEST MEGA ART SHOW LIVING TEMPLE IN HYDERABAD IS A CULMINATION OF TWO YEARS OF RESEARCH AND A LIFE TIME OF EXPERIENCES

- BY RAJESHWARI KALYANAM

Art has the power to shape perspectives, preserve history, and inspire generations. For one young curator, the journey into this world was not just a profession but a calling, shaped by deep familial influences and a relentless drive to think beyond the traditional. From her very first curated show, Divine, to the latest grand spectacle of Living Temple that features 30 artists from across India bringing to Hyderabad 100 artworks, each interpreting ancient temple art and heritage through their individual artistic lens, Annapurna Madipadiga, has come a long way. She is an art curator from Hyderabad, and Founder of EkChitra - a platform poised to revolutionise the way we perceive, appreciate and embrace art.

It has been a journey of exploration during which time she has consistently expanded the boundaries of curation, creating immersive experiences in contemporary art space even while celebrating India's artistic heritage.

Childhood Filled with Conversation over Art and Visual Experiences

It is perhaps destiny that Annapurna gravitated towards art. Her father, Rohini Kumar, was the first artist in their family. Despite resistance from his own father, who wished for him to pursue medicine, he followed his passion for art and studied at JNAFAU.

While his career went in the direction of commercial art space, running an advertising agency, their home was always filled with discussions on art, creativity, and technique.