Hyderabad will host 'Edition 2', a landmark printmaking exhibition at the Chitramayee State Gallery of Art from September 19 to 28. Curated by Annapurna M. and Attri Chetan, the show features 30 artists from 14 states, tracing printmaking's history from the Indus Valley and 16th-century India to contemporary reinventions. Chief Guest Shilpa Reddy and Dr. Sanjeev Kishor Goutam, Director General of the National Gallery of Modern Art, will inaugurate the event, which also launches a public printmaking studio and offers artist-led workshops and a mini print portfolio initiative.
This exhibition matters because it spotlights printmaking, an often-overlooked medium in the Indian art scene, and establishes a permanent public studio to foster hands-on learning and experimentation. By bridging historical roots with modern practice, 'Edition 2' aims to revive interest in the craft and provide a dedicated space for artists and students, marking a significant step for printmaking in the region.