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Atul Dodiya

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Full NameAtul Dodiya
Date of BirthJanuary 20, 1959
Place of BirthGhatkopar, Mumbai, India
NationalityIndian
EducationBachelor of Fine Arts from Sir J. J. School of Art; further training at École des Beaux-Arts, Paris
OccupationArtist
SpouseAnju Dodiya
AwardsGovernment of Maharashtra Gold Medal, Sanskriti Award (1995), Sotheby’s Prize (1999), Civitella Ranieri Foundation Fellowship (1999), Raza Award (2008)
Notable WorksInstallation “Broken Branches” (2002) inspired by Mahatma Gandhi; painting “The Wall” dedicated to Rahul Dravid
Artistic StyleKnown for blending traditional Indian themes with contemporary techniques
Significant ExhibitionsSolo shows in India and abroad, including ‘Reflections and Images’ and ‘Trends and Images’; participated in India Pavilion, Venice Biennale 2019
Notable Solo ExhibitionsMalevich 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 ExhibitionsGallery 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 FellowshipsCivitella Ranieri Foundation Fellowship, Italy (1999)
Artistic ThemesCombines influences from Indian history, culture, and philosophy with modernist aesthetics
Significant RecognitionRepresented India at the Venice Biennale 2019
Auction Highlights“The Wall” fetched Rs 57.6 lakh in auction

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