Anuradha Thakur is an Indian painting artist in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.^[1] Known for her luminescent paintings, her artwork is a display of the inherent Indian culture and traditions.^[2][3] She is also a TEDx speaker.^[4]

Anuradha has been honored with numerous national awards and was recently selected by the Ministry of Women and Child Development as one of the Top 100 Women Achievers in the category of Art and Culture in India.^[5]

Early life and career

After completing her graduation in fine arts, Anuradha decided to serve the welfare of her community. She dedicated her time to helping housewives and children in slum areas, teaching them art with whatever raw materials she could find - from mud and gum from babool trees to different coloured paints. Later she was even awarded a state award for her efforts!^[6]

In 2016, Anuradha took up painting 22 years after graduating from Arts College in Pune. Even though she had studied Fine Art, the only subject offered in 1982, abstract art didn't appeal to her. Now, she is in Hyderabad for a 10-day show titled ‘Serene Ecstacy’ at Park Hyatt.^[7][8]

Awards and honours

• 2019: Received the iWoman Global Awards 2019 on the occasion of International Women's Day at IISER, Pashan.^[9]
• 2019: One of her paintings titled ‘Ethnic Serendipity’ has found a place in the Prime Minister of India's office.^[10]
• Top 100 Women Achievers in the category of Art and Culture in India.^[11]

Solo exhibitions

• 2013: ’'REALMS OF ETHENICITY'‘ , Chandigarh
• 2013: ‘’ Ethnic Serendipity’’, Novotel, Hyderabad
• 2013: ‘’SERENE HARMONY’’ at India International Centre, New Delhi
• 2013: ‘’Traditional Beats’’ at Novotel, Hyderabad
• 2012: ‘’Traditional Beats’’ at Lalitkala Academy, Delhi
• 2012: ‘’ Transcending Rhythm’’ at Art2 day Gallery, Hyatt Regency, Pune
• 2012: ‘’SERENE HARMONY’’ at Novotel airport, Hyderabad
• 2012: “RHYTHMIC LIFE”Art2Day Gallery, Pune
• 2011: “Transcending Rhythm” at Beyond Coffee, Hyderabad
• 2011: “Rhythm Within” at Amdavadni Gufa, Ahemadabad
• 2010: “Rhythm Of The Seasons” at Gallerie Leela, Mumbai
• 2010: “Rhythm Of The Seasons” at The Corner House, Hyderabad
• 2009: “Festive Rhythm” at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
• 2009: “Festive Rhythm” at Indiaart Gallery, Pune
• 2007: “Celebration of Life” at Art2day Gallery, Pune
• 2006: “Music of Life “ at India art Gallery, Pune
• 2005: “Music of Life” at Lakshana Art Gallery, Bangalore
• 2003: “Autumn’s Harmony” at SUN & SAND, Pune

Group shows

• 2012: “WAKE UP YOUR WALLS” City Centre, Sofia, Bulgaria
• 2011: “ FRAMES OF INDIA-2” at Pegasus Art Gallery, Hyderabad
• 2011: “Canvas of India-Feb 2011” Kalanirvana Art Center, Hyderabad
• 2010: “A Journey of Expressions” at State Art Gallery, Hyderabad
• 2010: “A Journey of Expressions” at Abstract Art Gallery, Bangalore
• 2010: “A Journey of Expressions” at Chitrakala Parishad, Bangalore
• 2010: “A Journey of Expressions” at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur
• 2010: “Amalgamation” at Kala Academy, Goa
• 2007: “Different Palettes” at Art Entrance, Mumbai
• 2007: “India art Gallery” & “Art2day Gallery”, Pune
• 2006: “Colours Of Life” at Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai
• 2006: “Art for Water, Water for Life” at Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai
• 2006: “Symphony” at Lakshana Art Gallery, Hyderabad
• 2004: “Black & White, White & Black” at Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai

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