Full Name | Atul Dodiya |
Date of Birth | January 20, 1959 |
Place of Birth | Ghatkopar, Mumbai, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Education | Bachelor of Fine Arts from Sir J. J. School of Art; further training at École des Beaux-Arts, Paris |
Occupation | Artist |
Spouse | Anju Dodiya |
Awards | Government of Maharashtra Gold Medal, Sanskriti Award (1995), Sotheby’s Prize (1999), Civitella Ranieri Foundation Fellowship (1999), Raza Award (2008) |
Notable Works | Installation “Broken Branches” (2002) inspired by Mahatma Gandhi; painting “The Wall” dedicated to Rahul Dravid |
Artistic Style | Known for blending traditional Indian themes with contemporary techniques |
Significant Exhibitions | Solo shows in India and abroad, including ‘Reflections and Images’ and ‘Trends and Images’; participated in India Pavilion, Venice Biennale 2019 |
Notable Solo Exhibitions | Malevich Matters and Other Shutters (2010), Pale Ancestors (2008), Faculty of Fine Arts, Vadodara (2005, 2004), Bose Pacia, New York (2005, 2003), Reina Sofia Museum, Madrid (2002) |
International Exhibitions | Gallery Lund, Amsterdam; ‘The Richness of the Spirit’ Kuwait and Rome; ‘India – Contemporary Art’ World Trade Center, Amsterdam; ‘Exposition Collective’ Cite Internationale Des Arts, Paris |
Residency and Fellowships | Civitella Ranieri Foundation Fellowship, Italy (1999) |
Artistic Themes | Combines influences from Indian history, culture, and philosophy with modernist aesthetics |
Significant Recognition | Represented India at the Venice Biennale 2019 |
Auction Highlights | “The Wall” fetched Rs 57.6 lakh in auction |