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Dharmendra Rathore was born in Salari, Rajasthan in 1965. As a child Rathore was in awe of the colours and festivity around him. His most vivid memories of growing up are the colours in Rajasthan. The sounds of the musical instruments, the miniature paintings, the colourful clothes- all inspired his creative instincts. He completed his Diploma in Painting from the Rajasthan School of Art, Jaipur in 1990 with a First Class. In 1993, he obtained his MFA from the Delhi College of Art, New Delhi. From then on it has been a journey for Rathore in the art world.
Rathore has participated in several exhibitions both in India and abroad. His works have travelled to Denmark, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Mauritius and have been featured in exhibitions like-“Harmony Show”, “Save the Children” and “The Joy of Life” He has also participated in the First Biennale of Contemporary Art held in Arad, Romania in May, 2005. He has also won various scholarships from AIFACS, Rajasthan Biennial, State Lalit Kala Akademy and a fellowship from Ministry of Human Resource Development in appreciation of his works. Rathore commitment to art is also visible in his experience as an art restorer for over a decade.
Dharmendra Rathore’s works are in collection of Glenbarra Art Museum Japan, Wolgon Universit6y of Australia, Ambassador of Denmark, Ambassador of Singapore, Mauritius, German Embassy, New Delhi, Sahitya kala Parishad, College of Art, National Lalit Kala Akademi, DLF, Taj Hotel, Maurya Sheraton Hotel, Himachal Futuristic, Hero Cycles, Daewoo, Apollo Tyres, Samsung, Punj Group, Birla Group, Jindal Group, Oasis Communications, U.P.S.C, State Bank Of India, Jawahar Kala Kendra, J.D.A, State Kala Akademi, Jaipur and with many other eminent personalities in India, U.K, U.S.A, South Korea, Germany and Japan.
His solo shows have been exhibited at: Art Alive Gallery, New Delhi – 2002, Jehangir Art Gallery Mumbai –2001, Shridharani Art Gallery New Delhi –2001, Bajaj Art Gallery Mumbai –2000, Nehru Art Centre Mumbai –1998, Triveni Art Gallery New Delhi –1997, Jehangir Art Gallery Mumbai- 1997, Vadhera Art Gallery, New Delhi – 1997, Jehangir Art Gallery Mumbai-1994, Shridharani Art Gallery New Delhi-1993, Vadhera Art Gallery New Delhi –1993.
Dharmendra Rathore
Born -1965
Education
- 1990 Secured 1st Class 1st Diploma in painting, Rajasthan School of Art, Jaipur.
- 1993 Secured 1st Class M.F.A. Delhi College of Art, New Delhi.
Exhibitions
MAJOR ART EXHIBITION
- 1985-89 Annual Student Art Exhibition, Jaipur.
- 1990-97 Annual State Art Exhibition by Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, Jaipur.
- 1990 International Art Fare Exhibition, New Delhi.
- 1990,92,93,94 National Art Exhibition, New Delhi.
- 1991-92 National and State Kala Mela, Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, Madras.
- 1991,93,95,96 A.I.F.A.C.S, Annual Art Exhibition, New Delhi.
- 1992-94 In Search of Talents show, organised by Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi.
- 1992 Young Masters Drawing Exhibition organised by Gallery Greenwood, New Delhi.
- 1993 Group Exhibition at Gallery Denmark.
- 1993 Ravi Jain Memorial Art Exhibition, organised by Dhoomimal Gallery, New Delhi.
- 1993 All India Art Exhibition by Creators, Ambala.
- 1997 All India First Art Bienniel of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
- 1988 Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, Jaipur.
- 1993 Vadehra Art Gallery, Shridharani Art Gallery, New Delhi.
- 1994 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.
- 1997 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi.
TWO MAN SHOW
- 1994 Shridharani Art Gallery, New Delhi.
- 1995 Inter Art Gallery Seoul, South Korea.
Honours and Awards
- 1988 Best Student Award, Rajasthan State Inter University, Jaipur.
- 1989 Rajasthan State Annual Award, Jaipur
- 1989 Best Painting, Rajasthan School of Art, Jaipur.
- 1989 Environment award, Anti drugs campaign award, Jaipur,Rajasthan.
- 1990 All India award by S.Z.C.C.N. Maharashtra.
- 1991-92 A.I.F.A.C.S. Annual Award and Scholarship, New Delhi.
- 1991-93 Rajasthan State Annual Award, Jaipur.
- 1992 All India In Search of Talent Award, Young Masters Drawing Award, New Delhi.
- 1993 All India Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Award, Yuva Mahotsav Award, New Delhi.
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