Portrait of Prof. Dinkar Shankarrao Thopate

Master of Form & Stone

Prof. Dinkar
Shankarrao Thopate

Senior Indian Sculptor & Artist

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The Man & His Art

Born
5 September 1940
Jejuri-Thopatewadi, Purandhar, Pune
Education
G.D. Art — Drawing & Painting Diploma, 1969
Academic Role
Ex-Principal
Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune
Studio
Shilpasadhana
Dhayri, Pune

For over six decades, Prof. Thopate has created sculptures that blend traditional Indian roots with a modern feel. While he works in stone, bronze, and clay, his specialized fiber art won him a National Award from the Central Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi. By mixing classical Indian roots with a modern touch, his sculptures now live in temples, gardens, and museums worldwide.

An Artistic Journey

Individual Shows
Jehangir Art Gallery Mumbai — India's most celebrated contemporary art venue
Sakshi Art Gallery Pune — Sculpture retrospective
Art2Day Art Gallery Pune — Works in stone & bronze
Group Shows & Participation
Mumbai & Pune Numerous group exhibitions across Maharashtra
New Delhi National-level exhibition presentations
Jammu Tawi & Jabalpur Regional fine-arts exhibition circuits
Bangalore Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath shows
Rashtriya Kala Mela Participation — Central Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi

Awards & Honours

1996 — National
National Award
Central Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
State
Maharashtra State Art Exhibition Awards
Multiple awards at the State Fine Arts Exhibition
Bombay
Bombay Art Society Awards
Recognised for excellence in sculpture by the Bombay Art Society
Hyderabad
Hyderabad Art Society Awards
Award for sculptural contribution at the Hyderabad Art Society
Honour
Kala Maharshi Puraskar
Prestigious award honouring a lifetime of artistic achievement
Honour
Shivshilp Gaurav Puraskar
Award celebrating distinguished contributions to Indian sculpture

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In the Press

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In Collections

I Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum Pune, Maharashtra
II Geeta Temple New York, USA
III Lata Mangeshkar Sangeet Udyan Nagpur, Maharashtra
IV Dnyaneshwar Mandir Trust Alandi, Maharashtra
V Shivsrushti Akluj, Maharashtra
VI Gatha Mandir Dehu, Maharashtra
VII Chapekar Bandhu Memorial Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra