Hyderabad’s art calendar is set to witness a rare celebration of a 15th century technique yet under represented medium printmaking. Edition 2, a collaborative exhibition featuring 30 artists from 14 states, will be unveiled on September 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Chitramayee State Gallery of Art, Jubilee Hills
Curated by Annapurna.M and Attri Chetan, the show brings alive print making traditions that trace their roots back to the Indus Valley and 15th-century India, while spotlighting how young artists are reinventing the medium in today’s contemporary art landscape.
The inauguration will be graced by *Chief Guest Shilpa Reddy (Mrs. India, Fashion Designer & Holistic Lifestyle Influencer) along with Guest of Honour Dr. Sanjeev Kishor Goutam, Director General of the National Gallery of Modern Art. The exhibition will remain open for public viewing till September 28, 2025.
More than just an art showcase, Edition 2 marks a milestone for Hyderabad with the launch of a public print making studio at the State Gallery, a much-needed space for artists and students to explore this intricate art form. Visitors can also look forward to artist-led workshops and a mini print portfolio initiative offering a hands-on experience of the process that makes print making both technical and poetic.
“Edition 2 is not only about displaying prints, but about slowing down to rediscover the art of making itself is a dialogue between tradition and experimentation, process and imagination,” says curator Annapurna Madipadiga.
The initiative was envisioned by Attri Chetan, printmaker and founder of ‘The Unknowns’ art collective, which has been building conversations between art and society for a decade. With the support of Ms. Lakshmi, Director of the State Art Gallery, the concept has now taken shape as one of the most significant exhibitions dedicated to printmaking in recent years.
As the city gears up for this unique exhibition, Edition 2, promises to engage, educate, and inspire shining a spotlight on a medium that is both timeless and contemporary.
Exhibition Details Dates: September 19–28, 2025 Inauguration: September 19 at 5:00 PM Venue Partner : Chitramayee State Gallery of Art, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad Curated by: Annapurna M. & Attri Chetan
