Dr. Vijay M. Dhore is a contemporary Indian artist, academician and art researcher based in Hyderabad, whose artistic journey has been shaped by extensive academic training and decades of engagement with the visual arts. He holds a Ph.D. from Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra, along with a Master of Fine Arts from Government Hamidia Arts & Commerce College, Bhopal University, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Nagpur University.
Dhore's artistic practice has developed alongside a sustained engagement with art education, research and contemporary visual culture. His work has been presented across major Indian art centers, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Bhopal and Lucknow, as well as internationally. His exhibition history includes presentations at Lalit Kala Akademi, Ravindra Bhawan, New Delhi, Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai and the Slow Art Gallery in New York, reflecting the broad geographical reach of his practice.
His contribution extends beyond the studio into the academic and intellectual discourse surrounding contemporary Indian art. He has participated in national exhibitions, art exchanges and cultural programmes and has served as a resource person and speaker in art and design initiatives. In 2022, he was invited by the National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru, as an eminent artist to participate in a panel discussion on the trends and future of Indian art.
As an artist, educator and researcher, Dr. Vijay M. Dhore's practice reflects a sustained engagement with contemporary Indian visual culture, while his academic and professional contributions have helped create dialogue between artistic practice, research and art education.
