Good art always has the power to move your soul and fill you with emotions. And India has an abundance of such art displays that art lovers can explore and ponder upon. These galleries even provide opportunities for upcoming artists to showcase their hard work. I can’t list all of them in this article, but let’s check out some of the most popular ones.
Drishyakala Art Museum, New Delhi
This gem in the heart of Delhi is a collaboration between the Delhi Art Gallery (DAG) and Archaeology Survey of India (ASI). Located in Barack No. 4 of Red Fort, Drishyakala showcases unique and varied history in one place. You get to explore modern Indian art from the 18th century and an array of more than 400 pieces of artwork by India’s leading artists through unique exhibitions.
Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
One of the finest art galleries in India, Jehangir art Gallery has been associated with developing a “new” representation of the country’s art after independence. Other than this, the gallery showcases Indian contemporary artwork and its development and even collaborates with art colleges and organisations for several interactive events and exhibitions.
National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
This gallery near India gate is where the Maharaja of Jaipur used to once live and then was transformed into an art gallery in 1954. It traces modern art with around 17000 artworks from across the globe, which keeps on increasing. You can browse through paintings and art installations of Jamini Roy, Raja Ravi Verma, and a lot many.
Darpan Art Gallery, Pune
Located in Patrakar Nagar, Pune, Darpan art gallery is a humble little place that showcases paintings, sketches, sculptures, and a lot more. It is well-known to promote young artists from the country. The space is soothing and quite ordinary as compared to other ravishing art museums. This is the main reason you can fully focus on the displayed art itself, and nothing else.
Kashi Art Gallery, Kochi
Kashi Art Gallery is a beautiful old dutch house converted in 2012. Over the past years, it has become the hub for local budding as well as experienced artists. Other than the inspiring art, it also houses a cafe for travellers that serves delicious food, which is one the more reasons to stay back here for longer!
Apart from these, there are several art spaces across the country to explore. So create your art bucket list, and keep on ticking one gallery at a time!
