APPAM RAGHAVA
Amangal, Telangana, India
"Appam Raghava specializes in paintings reflecting Indian mythology. Mostly portraying Indian deities Hanuman and Shiva. He carefully connects mythology with nature."
BIOGRAPHY
Born in Amangal, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, Appam Raghava studied formal art - Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA, Painting) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA, Painting), from JNTU College of Fine Arts, Hyderabad.
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Awards:
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1992- First Prize in Sketching organized by JNTU, Hyderabad.
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1993- First in Drawing & Painting organized by Encom Computers Limited, Hyderabad.
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1994- Best Cartoonist Reward by Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad.
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2015- Best Artist Award Mandal Level from Telangana State Government on the occasion of State
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Formation Day Celebrations by MRO, Amangal.
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2015- National Awards First Prize in Bathukamma Competition, Hyderabad, by Tourism & Tribal Minister of TS Govt.
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2016- Selected best artists from Telangana State, Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust, Tirupathi.
MAJOR SHOWS
Solo Shows
1. On 18th June 1995 at Kalabhavan, Hyderabad on “Starvations” Paintings.
2. On 12th Oct 1996 at ICCR Art Gallery, Hyderabad on “Tribal” Paintings.
3. On 17th April 1997 at ICCR Art Gallery, Hyderabad on “Eye View” Paintings.
4. On 20th Feb 2000 at ICCR Art Gallery, Hyderabad on “Expressions” Paintings.
5. On 17th Nov 2002 at ICCR Art Gallery, Hyderabad on “Women” Paintings.
6. On 9th July 2004 at Jubilee Hills International Club, Hyderabad on “Ekadantha” Paintings.
7. On 19th May 2015 Online Solo Show (Prakriti) on Indian Art Collectors.
Group Shows
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1993- Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad.
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1999- Hotel Our Place, Hyderabad, along with Banglore Artists.
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2012- Shrishti Art Gallery, Hyderabad.
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2013- Nehru Art Gallery, Hyderabad.
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2014- State Art Gallery, Hyderabad.
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2014- Space Art Gallery, Hyderabad.
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2014- Thamakanth, Banjarahills, Hyderabad.
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2015- Muse Art Gallery, Hyderabad.
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2017- Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai.
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2019-Devine, Gallery 78, Hyderabad.
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2019-Art Ideas Gallery, State Art Gallery, Hyderabad.