Rajamahendravaram’s ode to history in art and sculpture

Rajamahendravaram has finally welcomed a new art gallery – more than a century after the historic Rajahmundry Chitra Kalashala was inaugurated in 1923, aimed at grooming young artists. The Chitra Kalasala was founded by the renowned artist Damerla Rama Rao, a protege of the legendary British artist and poet Oswald Jennings Couldrey.

Once home to iconic artists like Adavi Bapiraju and Rama Rao, the city is witnessing history come full circle. A century later, contemporary artist Hari Thadoju is retracing the steps of Rama Rao, aiming to revive the city’s glorious heritage in the world of painting. On the 80th Independence Day, Mr. Hari, a 31-year-old artist and sculptor, launched S troCurve, a n academy, he said, is dedicated for arts and cultural excellence, grooming young talents of Rajamahendravaram city, in the medium of canvas painting and sculpture.