April 15, Lyonardo da Vinci’s birthday was chosen as World Art Day in 2012, by the International Association of Art of Art to Honor Creativity. Perhaps known for his paintings, Da Vinci was a polymath – as a architect, engineer, theorist and scientist.
A look at the art galleries in Bengaluru that home permanent collection:
National gallery of modern arts
A beautiful, 100 -year -old mansion has the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Bengaluru. Established in 2009, under the leadership of Priyanka Mary Francis who took over as director last year, there has been a notable change in the NGMA’s social media appearance. In addition to his recently rebuiltAuditorium, NGMA claims a public art reference library and a museum shop. Workshops, seminars, film screening and guided walk are some activities that keep NGMA throughout the year.
While his permanent collection incorporates various periods from Indian miniatures and colonial artists to Bengal Schools and post-independence artists, Gallery is currently hosting Sanita, which shows Air India collection, a treasure of works celebrating the cultural history of the air India collection, as well as a former Kolkata-based artist.
NGMA Manikyvelu is in Mansion, Palace Road, Vasant Nagar
Gallery ji
Established in 2003, under the leadership of Geetanjali Maini, Sandeep and Gitanjali Manny Foundation and Raja Ravi Verma Heritage Foundation Gallery Ji Partners. He has created a name for himself with his collection of art works and antiques.
Gallery is currently hosting Masters and The Modern 2025 – South Edition, an exhibition that shines a spotlight on the functions of more than 40 South Indian masters. A immersive multicengeri experience, inspired by the diary of C. King Raja Varma, younger brother, co-artist and assistant of Raja Ravi Verma, is also displayed in the gallery. Call 70224-43338 to book a slot.
Gallery is in Mani Sadan, 38, Lavel Road, 7th Cross.
Karnataka Chitrakala Parshath
Karnataka Chitrakala Parshath was established in 1960 and the house had 18 galleries. While five of these places are open to showcase their work for artists, the remaining galleries showed permanent collections of paintings, sculptures and folk art. Of these, the most notable are the works of Nicholas Roerich and his son Svetoslav Roarich.
A view of Karnataka Chitrakala Parshath in Bengaluru. Photo Credit: Sudhakar Jain
A Visual Arts College, College of Fine Arts, is also in the premises of Palishaath. Gallery is currently conducting retrospective on KG Subramanian, one of the major modernists of the country.
Karnataka Chitrakala Parshath Kumarakupa Road, Kumara Park East, Sashdripuram
MKF Museum of Art
On a cool blink-end-miss lane, the MKF Museum of Arts below a leafy overhang. It was established by the Manjushree Foundation in 2018, “to promote, preserve and preserve any form of art”. Foundation began to show MKF Museum of Art and demonstrate various nuances of art for the public
The private collection of MKF includes famous names from the Indian art world such as Arup Das, Manu Parekh, Ram Kumar, Jamini Roy, Sakti Burman and JMS Mani, to make some names. In addition, there is a collection of limited versions from around the world on performance such as Marlene, Montegrappa, Cartier, Montblank and Karan D’Cue.
MKF recently concluded a show by artist Satish Multalli, and will demonstrate the works of artist Priya Ilaiyaraja from 17 May.
MKF Museum of Art is on Lavel Road, in front of Sodabotalopanerwala.
Art & Photography Museum
Museum of Art and Photography | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
As a museum of art and photography or map, it is called by the patron, established by Abhishek Podar, which “wanted to revive the cultural landscape of the city of Bengaluru, and lead a museum-going culture for children and adults”. With a growing collection of more than 60,000 artifacts, including pictures, sculptures, textiles, pictures, popular culture and more, the museum has art galleries and digital experience centers, which are spread over six storeys.
The city sets apart from other art galleries in the city is its long -running exhibitions that usually have a minimum period of three months.
Museum of Art and Photography is on 22, Kasturba RD, Shanthla Nagar
Bidar art gallery
The Dwija Art Gallery is placed in a beautiful, 129 -year -old bungalow that retains its old world attraction. In addition to regular exhibitions, the Dwija Art Gallery is celebrating its first anniversary by displaying the works of the artists that are part of their permanent collections, including names like FN Suja, KK Hebbar, Jyoti Bhatt, Achutan Kudluor, Ms. Murthi.
Dwija Art Gallery is on 4, Field Marshal Kariyappa RD, Shanthala Nagar
Dwija Art Gallery in Ashok Nagar in Bengaluru | Photo Credit: Bhagya Prakash of
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The following art galleries in the city have regular shows:
– Gallery Sumukh in BTS Depot, NGO Colony, Wilson Garden is hosting ‘Flowers’ by Mohit Mahato till 17 May.
– Gallery time and place on the second floor of the Guild, 55, Lavel Road, Artist Amitabh is hosting a single show in Sengupta till 18 May, in which the concurrent artist in NGMA is rebelled.
– Kynkyny Art Gallery 104 Embassy Square, Infantry Road, and statues prepared by artist Janarthanan Rudramurthy will be performed on 30 May.
– Gallery on the first floor DTALE Archist, 693/1 ITPL Main Road, Whitefield, is currently hosting a group show of artists, architects and designers, which will be till June 6, 2025
– On Artishera A group will host a group show by artists Ashu Gupta, Rakhi Shenoy and Ashu Gupta in the third floor of Ambaram Estates, Stage 1, Indiranagar, July
Published – May 08, 2025 04:06 pm IST
