* Showcasing Indian Masters, featuring iconic works by M.F. Husain and S.H. Raza.
* A highlight of the event is ‘Keerthanam – A Tribute to Telugu Legends.’
The largest curated art showcase in Hyderabad – hyd.art 2025; was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Sri Sekhar Kammula, Film Director; today at EON Hyderabad By Navanaami, Nanakramguda. Running until December 21, 2025, hyd.art 2025, unfolds as a vibrant three-day celebration of art and culture, bringing together a richly curated spectrum of creativity and expression under one roof. The exhibition was graced by Guest of Honour Dr. Preethi Reddy, Vice Chairman, Malla Reddy Health City and Vidhyapeeth.
The team behind hyd.art, Annapurna Madipadiga, a renowned Curator and Show Director at hyd.art; Hasan, Founder, hyd.art; Venkat Naveen Gadde, Founder & MD, Navanaami Projects Pvt. Ltd.; Krishna Kanth Kotagiri, Director, Navanaami Projects Pvt. Ltd.; R. Naveen Kumar, CMO & Business Head, Navanaami Projects Pvt. Ltd.; were present on the occasion.
Featuring over 200 artists, galleries, and artworks from Hyderabad and across India, the Show presents a rich blend of masterworks, contemporary art, emerging talent, folk traditions, curated galleries, workshops, and conversations.
Curated by Annapurna Madipadiga in collaboration with Hasan, and presented by the Navanaami Group at its landmark property, EON Hyderabad, hyd.art 2025, builds a rich, multi-dimensional narrative of Indian art by placing historic, contemporary, and experimental expressions side by side. A dedicated Masters of India gallery showcases rare and significant works by modern legends such as M.F. Husain and S.H. Raza, alongside 30 leading contemporary artists from Hyderabad and 30 emerging artists from across the country.
A key highlight is Keerthanam – A Tribute to Telugu Legends, an exclusive showcase honouring the works of revered yesteryear Telugu artists. Another standout feature is a vibrant curation of three generations of Mithila artists, tracing the lineage, evolution, and contemporary expressions of this celebrated art form.
Speaking on the occasion Sri Sekhar Kammula said, I sincerely appreciate the organisers for putting together this wonderful exhibition. I have always felt that Hyderabad needed an initiative like this. While art exhibitions traditionally thrive in cities such as Delhi and Mumbai, where art connoisseurs actively nurture and celebrate them. Hyderabad has long felt the absence of such a vibrant art culture. As the city continues to evolve into a truly cosmopolitan hub, the emergence of platforms like hyd.art is both timely and essential. Art is often a true benchmark of a society’s evolution and progress, and hyd.art beautifully bridges this long-felt gap. The quality of the collection on display is impressive, and I strongly encourage people to visit, experience, and support this exhibition.
Dr. Preethi Reddy said, When art happens, it often arrives without boundaries, you never know where it comes from. It needs no formal qualification; it simply asks for creativity and expression. Spending time at this exhibition has truly been a memorable experience. My heartfelt appreciation to Annapurna for bringing the unique hyd.art exhibition to Hyderabad. This is an initiative that deserves to continue year after year. The exhibition is exquisitely curated, showcasing some exceptional works, and represents a rare and beautiful confluence of art and architecture. Equally impressive is the latest premium project Megaleio by the Navanaami Group, truly one of its kind. Offering breathtaking views of the entire city of Hyderabad, along with Himayatsagar and Osmansagar lakes, it sets a new benchmark. Few, if any, contemporary apartment projects can match the combination of panoramic vistas and the sense of privacy it offers.
Annapurna Madipadiga said, Hyderabad finally has its signature art festival. hyd.art 2025, brings together over 200 artists, showcasing celebrated masters alongside 35 of the city’s finest talents, while offering national and international exposure. The festival honours legendary Telugu artists through Keerthanam, preserves heritage with documentaries on lost art forms, and features workshops, interactive art sessions, panel discussions, from folk art to art as an investment and curated presentations. A special highlight is the release of a book of 150 Mahatma Gandhi drawings by renowned cartoonist Shankar Pamarthy. Spanning three immersive days, hyd.art 2025, offers inspiration, learning, and a powerful celebration of Hyderabad’s vibrant art scene. Art needs patronage to flourish, and we sincerely thank the Navanaami Group for coming forward as co-sponsors and lending their wholehearted support to this artistic journey.
Speaking on the occasion Hasan said, Hyderabad has long felt the absence of high-quality art shows on par with those in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, platforms that nurture the local artist ecosystem, offer exposure beyond the city, and bring some of India’s finest artworks under one roof. hyd.art 2025, bridges this gap by delivering a world-class art experience to Hyderabad, while proudly showcasing and elevating local talent. The remarkable success of this art show is owed in large measure to the unwavering support of the Navanaami Group.
Venkat Naveen Gadde said, at Navanaami, we believe in nurturing art, culture, and the artists who bring them to life. Partnering with hyd.art 2025, was a natural choice for us. We believe great cities are shaped as much by imagination as by infrastructure. Our support for hyd.art 2025, reflects our commitment to enriching Hyderabad’s cultural legacy, a city where architecture, enterprise, and art come together to inspire creativity and expression.
R. Naveen Kumar said, when art and design converge, they enrich a city’s cultural fabric, an idea that inspires our association with hyd.art 2025. This same spirit of creativity and craftsmanship defines our upcoming ultra-luxury Megaleio project.
Over three days, visitors engage in curated panel discussions, presentations, and workshops, including Rao Bahadur M.V. Dhurandhar: The Artist and His Art by art historian Sandeep Dahisarkar; Acquiring a Master, with insights from gallerists, collectors, and art historians; Rooted Movements by A. Shree Tej of Studio Samayam; and Daivatvam – Three Generations of Mithila Art, featuring leading artists and conservationists. The programme also includes sessions on myth and folktale visual storytelling, Mithila painting workshops, a gouache cityscape workshop, and an artist demonstration by Chandrapal on fabric and mixed media, along with woodcut printmaking workshops.
