India has always been a centre of varied kinds of Art. Indian royals were known to be great admirers of art. India thus has some art galleries which are worth checking out:
- Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
Jehangir Art Gallery is located in the posh district of Kala Ghoda, Churchgate. It was established in 1952 and is the dream come true of every artist. It is also the location of the popular Kala Ghoda Art Festival.
- Kashi Art Gallery, Kochi
This famous gallery is known for not just their paintings but also their warm and comforting cafe. This art gallery supports local arts and is known for being regularly updated with the local art found in India. It is set up in a restored Dutch House in Fort Kochi.
- Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
Victoria Memorial opened up it’s doors in 1921 so it has been a hundred years since it’s opening. The gallery is known to house local as well as foreign pieces of art. The Royal Gallery is dedicated to Queen Victoria and also has an excellent collection of miniatures.
- National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi
This gallery was opened by the government of India in 1954. It has a beautiful collection of over 14000 paintings from artists worldwide.These art galleries are the perfect place to discover Indian history and to have a relaxing day!
