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1998 - The Y. B. Chavan Art Gallery - Bombay, India
Solo exhibition entitled "Enigma" - Inaugurated by Royal Academician and renowned British sculptor, Mr. James ButlerRakhee's first exhibition entitled "Enigma" was held in March 1998 at one of Bombay's most prestigious art galleries, The Y. B. Chavan Art Gallery. Mr. James Butler, Royal Academician and renowned British sculptor, met Ms Shah in Bombay where he was most impressed by her works and he returned to Bombay to inaugurate her first exhibition.
1999 - The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan - London, UK
Group exhibition - Inaugurated by the Indian High Commissioner, Shri Lalit MansinghIn 1999, she was invited by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan at West Kensington, London to display he works. Fuelled by the marvelous response from critics, art lovers and the media alike, she accepted the invitation to go to England.
The exhibition was inaugurated on August 13th, 1999 by the then Indian High Commissioner, Shri Lalit Mansingh, in London. This occasion was synchronised with the celebration of the Indian Independence Day and 400 people representing the cream of the Indian community residing in England attended the inauguration. She received a very good response from members of the Indian high society living in London as well as critical acclaim from the local media too.
2002 - Business Design Centre, Islington - London, UK
In 2002, she was invited by the Fresh Art Fair. The selection panel for the participants included authorities like the Arts Council of England, London Arts Board, etc. Rakhee took this opportunity to exhibit some of her works to a huge audience. The fair was held on July 19th - 21st, 2002 and it generated an excellent turnout. Approximately 15,500 people visited the esteemed venue, The Business Design Centre at Islington, London over a period of three days. There were around 180 participants, most of them local artists from England. This fair, being a national event, received excellent critical acclaim from the press and media too.
Being one of the only two international artists, Rakhee received an excellent response from the visitors which included many art buyers and collectors, art-agents, people from prominent art-galleries, art journalists and critics. The figuratives, murals and carvings created by her generated considerable interest amongst art buyers and art lovers.
2003 - Beatrice Royal Gallery - Hampshire, UK
Rakhee exhibited at the Multi Cultural Celebrations at the reputed Beatrice Royal Gallery in Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK (- the largest selling gallery in the South of England). The exhibition was open from 25th January, 2003 to 11th May, 2003.
2003 - Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Bombay, India
Rakhee was invited to participate in a group exhibition at the reputed Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Bombay, India. This exhibition comprised of over 50 artists from all over the city. It was held from 24th to 29th March, 2003.
2003 - Fine Art Trade Guild, UK
As a member of the reputed "Fine Art Trade Guild", Rakhee has been invited to participate in a touring group exhibition of over 50 artists showing from 17th May, 2003 to 10th October, 2003 at various (seven) venues throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The exhibition was inaugurated at the Private Trade Preview at the Awards Event in the Royal Court Coventry on May 17th May 2003. This touring exhibition gives excellent exposure to Rakhee's works to various markets and target audiences throughout the United Kingdom.
2003 - Business Design Centre, Islington - London, UK
Rakhee was selected once again to participate in the Fresh Art Fair, held at the Business Design Centre from 18th to 20th July, 2003. The fair once again successfully attracted approx. 9500 visitors. This gave Rakhee another opportunity to showcase her works and meet art-agents and galleries.
2003 - The Atrium Gallery, Whiteleys Shopping Centre, Bayswater - London, UK
Rakhee was amongst the 30 international artists at a group exhibition held from October 6th to 12th, 2003. The exhibition was a success and attracted a large audience. It was held at the reputed Atrium Gallery which is a part of the renowned Whiteleys Shopping Centre.
2006 - Crow.d : Meeting of Minds, Pavement Gallery, Kalaghoda, Bombay, India
One of the select few artists invited to participate in a unique new media experimental art show, held at the popular Kalaghoda Art Festival 2006 from February 4th to 12th, which attracted thousands of visitors. Her illustration (graphic designing) of a crow along with an expressive write-up was displayed at this exhibition.
2006 - Colours of Life, Cymroza Art Gallery, Breach Candy, Bombay, India
Rakhee participated along with senior artists of India and a few international artists too at “Colours of Life”. The show was held at the popular Cymroza Art Gallery, Breach Candy, Bombay, India from 24th to 29th July, 2006. This was a charity event, held in association with Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA).
2006 - United Nations Women Guild (UNWG) 38th Annual International Bazaar, Austria Centre, Vienna, Austria
Invited by the Dorotheum Auction House to participate in a Charity Auction at the UNWG Bazaar held on 2nd December 2006, which was attended by over 20,000 visitors from across the world.
2008 - The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, London, UK
Rakhee had a solo exhibition from 17th April to 24th April 2008 at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan at West Kensington, London. She displayed a variety of works ranging from figuratives to carvings, murals and abstracts.
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