Born in 1938, Hyderabad, Aekka Yadagiri Rao is India’s renowned sculptor and a skilful carver. He is one of the most prominent among the first generation of South Indian artists who opted for sculpting and received national fame by winning awards and appreciations by leading critics. He is the only sculptor of Telangana State who did several State – Sponsored commissions of great Socio-Political importance. He began his sculptural career in and around ...