Top 10 Art Galleries In India

OT Staff

National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi

Established in 1954, NGMA houses over 14,000 artworks, showcasing India's artistic evolution from the 18th century to contemporary times.

Inside the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) | ngma_delhi/instagram

Jeanneret House Gallery, Chandigarh

This modernist space, once home to Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret, now showcases contemporary art, design, and architecture exhibitions, reflecting Chandigarh’s rich artistic heritage.

Inside Jeanneret House Gallery, Chandigarh | anicamann/instagram

Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK), Jaipur

Designed by Charles Correa, JKK is Rajasthan’s premier cultural centre, hosting exhibitions, performances, and workshops, with a strong focus on traditional and contemporary Rajasthani art.

Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, Rajasthan | Wikimedia Commons

Kynkyny Art Gallery, Bengaluru

Founded in 2004, Kynkyny bridges the gap between established and emerging Indian artists, featuring paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works in a dynamic contemporary space.

From an exhibition at Kynkyny Art Gallery, Bengaluru | ruthdhanofficial/instagram

Experimenter Gallery, Kolkata

Established in 2009 by Priyanka and Prateek Raja, Experimenter showcases avant-garde contemporary art, emphasising experimental and interdisciplinary practices.

Inside Experimenter Gallery, Kolkata | experimenterkol/instagram

DakshinaChitra Museum, Chennai

This open-air museum celebrates South Indian art, crafts, and architecture, featuring rotating exhibitions of traditional paintings, textiles, and sculptures alongside its heritage village setting.

From a cultural show at DakshinaChitra Museum | dakshinachitra_heritagemuseum/instagram

Nature Morte, New Delhi

Originally founded in New York in 1982 and re-established in New Delhi in 1997, Nature Morte is known for promoting contemporary Indian artists internationally.

Inside Nature Morte | naturemorte_india/instagram

Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi

Established in 1987, Vadehra Art Gallery bridges modern and contemporary art, representing artists like M.F. Husain and Tyeb Mehta.

Inside the Vadehra Art Gallery | vadehraartgallery/instagram

Mahua Art Gallery, Bengaluru

Dedicated to promoting indigenous and contemporary Indian artists, Mahua features works from across India, often highlighting Karnataka’s rich artistic traditions.

Work from inside the Mahua Art Gallery, Bengaluru | mahuagallery/instagram

Goa Chitra Museum, Goa

A private ethnographic museum, Goa Chitra also features contemporary art exhibitions, merging Goa’s cultural heritage with modern artistic expressions.

A view of the Goa Chitra Museum, Goa | Wikimedia Commons

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A sculpture at the Rock Garden | Wikimedia Commons
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