Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai
Cultural institute with gallery, library, courses, and interdisciplinary programmes in art, cinema, theatre, dance, and literature.
CSMVS, 159–161, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, 400023
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CSMVS, 159–161, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, 400023
Visual-arts venue used for exhibitions and artistic programming on the CEPT/KL campus.
Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009
Contemporary art gallery showcasing original paintings, prints, sculptures, and photographs by senior and emerging Indian and international artists.
11, Kasturi Estate 2nd Street, Alwarpet, 600086
An animation and visual storytelling education space for children and young adults, where participants create original cartoon films.
Gharaonda, 1st Floor, 558, National College Lane, Bandra West, 400050
India's first outdoor museum park featuring waste-to-art sculptures and installations depicting Indian freedom fighters and historical eras, built from 250 tonnes of scrap.
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Vikram Nagar, 110002
Art institution with galleries, theatre, and open cultural programming.
Mandi House, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule Marg Area, New Delhi, 110001
Crafts village and cultural hub hosting festivals and exhibitions.
Udaipur
India's first gallery at the intersection of art, craft, and design, hosting exhibitions, workshops, talks, and artisan marketplaces.
52-56, Dr Forbes Street, Kala Ghoda, Fort, 400001
Dedicated art, culture, and events platform created by ICCI as part of its culture-and-community focus.
ICCI, Chullickal, Kochi, 682002
Contemporary art space fostering exhibitions, discussion, mentorship, and cultural dialogue in Hyderabad.
7-1-54/2/C, Sri Guru Krupa, Near Kanya Gurukul School, Opp. Servo Towers, Dharam Karan Road, Ameerpet, Hyderabad, 500016
A contemporary art gallery in a restored pre-independence cotton warehouse, exhibiting Indian and international artists.
6/7, 3rd Pasta Lane, Colaba, 400005
A gallery in a restored century-old metal printing press, specialising in experimental and conceptually rigorous contemporary art.
Ground Floor, BMP Building, Narayan A Sawant Road, Colaba, 400005
Art exhibitions and cultural programming.
Kolkata
One of India's leading contemporary art galleries, founded in 1983, promoting established and emerging artists through exhibitions and public art interventions.
7, Wallace Gardens 3rd Street, Nungambakkam, 600006
Contemporary art gallery established in 2012, making art accessible through exhibitions of established and emerging artists.
4/22, Rutland Gate 5th Street, Nungambakkam, 600006
One of Mumbai's longest-running contemporary art galleries, founded in 1986, with a record of showing major Indian artists.
3rd Pasta Lane, Colaba, 400005
Exhibition complex within the historic artists' village, housing the Museum of the Madras Movement, two commercial galleries, and a sculpture park.
Cholamandal Artists' Village, East Coast Road, Injambakkam, 600115
Heritage building used for exhibitions, food festivals, and arts programming.
Pandara Road, India Gate, New Delhi, 110003
Major cultural centre with art gallery, library, exposition galleries, exhibitions, and a culture wing promoting music, dance, drama, and lectures.
Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai, 400018
An art space hosting storytelling, poetry nights, and community dinners.
Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, 400001
A community art space in a repurposed godown near the beach, hosting exhibitions, performances, and flea markets.
9/288, Coconut Bazaar, South Beach Rd, Mananchira, 673001
A 20-acre riverside crafts village with 60 artisan cottages, live workshops, and an annual international crafts festival.
Sargalaya Rd, Kottakkal, 673521
State art gallery in a Laurie Baker-designed building, hosting year-round exhibitions and workshops.
Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan, Nalanda Ln, Plammoodu, 695003
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts — national cultural research centre with exhibitions, lectures, and performances.
Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, 110001
Private art foundation and gallery space hosting exhibitions and residencies.
Neb Sarai, Sainik Farm, New Delhi
Inclusive public cultural space in a restored heritage building, designed for art, craft, culture, creative voices, and community reflection.
Bengaluru
Regional art gallery with twin exhibition halls for paintings, photography, and literary events.
Town Hall Rd, Mananchira, 673001
A leading South Indian contemporary art gallery spanning 7,200 sq ft, focused on emerging artists with experimental practices.
123, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, 600034
Cultural institute with library, courses, screenings, exhibitions, workshops, and collaborations in art, science, and media.
716, CMH Road, Indiranagar 1st Stage, Bengaluru, 560038
A membership-based pottery and ceramics studio space for creators to work collaboratively.
3rd Floor, Gurudev Chambers, 7th Cross, 3rd Main, Indiranagar 1st Stage, Binnamangala, 560038
Second KNMA location hosting exhibitions and public events.
Sector 126, Noida, 201313
A cultural institution with a library, art gallery, and lecture hall hosting ~150 programs annually.
6, BP Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, 560004
India's largest self-supporting artists' village, with galleries, resident artistic community, and open-air theatre for discussions and conferences.
Injambakkam / East Coast Road area, Chennai
Contemporary art museum with exhibitions, lectures, and education programmes.
Saket, New Delhi
A curatorial collaborative and union of artists hosting exhibitions, residencies, and discursive programmes rooted in communitarianism.
Ground Floor, 8 Nathalal Parekh Marg, Wodehouse Road, Colaba, 400001
Public art gallery and workshop space.
Lucknow
Contemporary art gallery that hosts exhibitions and discussions.
Colaba, Mumbai
Sister initiative of Dhi Artspace focused on younger artistic talent through exhibitions, performances, screenings, and commissions.
Bodhi House, Plot No 552, Road No 11, Kakatiya Hills, Madhapur, Hyderabad, 500081
Cultural institute with library, courses, and programmes across film, new media, arts, theatre, dance, music, literature, and architecture.
No. 4, 5th Street, Rutland Gate, Thousand Lights West, Chennai, 600006
Community-friendly art house for workshops, student showcases, and creative learning for different age groups.
A/39, Ground Floor, Celebration City Center, South Bopal, Ahmedabad, 380058
A 100-year-old heritage house turned community space with an art gallery, library, coworking studio, and regular cultural events.
Gujarathi Street, Kuttichira, 673001
A free-entry public gallery where science, art, and research meet through exhibitions, mediation, and programmes.
10–11, Bellary Road, Sanjaynagar, Dena Bank Colony, Bengaluru, 560024
Collaborative community platform working across arts research, public arts, tech-arts, and urban/community issues.
Bengaluru
Two gallery spaces — Akara Modern and Akara Contemporary — showcasing modern Indian art and next-generation South Asian artists.
Amarchand Mansion, Madame Cama Road, Colaba, 400001
A non-profit arts initiative with galleries, workshops, lectures, library, amphitheatre, and support for art students and exchange.
63/C-8, Near Army House, Altinho, Panaji, 403001
Network of exhibition venues activated during the biennale and residencies.
Fort Kochi
Foundation promoting arts, lectures, and literary dialogues.
New Delhi
A restored bungalow hosting contemporary art and cultural performances.
Parade Ground, Fort Kochi, 682001
A black box theatre dedicated to performing arts, hosting dance, music, theatre, comedy, and workshops with capacity for 200–300 people.
3rd Floor, 16, 1st Cross Street, Sri Ram Nagar, Alwarpet, 600018
A nonprofit creative arts space in a duplex house, hosting performances, art events, and coworking.
545, 4th Cross, 6th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, 560008
Large multidisciplinary cultural centre with performing arts, visual arts, public art, and public-facing spaces including the Art House, Dhirubhai Ambani Square, and The Cube experimental performance venue.
G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, 400098
State gallery used for exhibitions and cultural programmes.
Kochi
A community space for marginalized women to gather and share stories through art.
Shaheen Bagh, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi, 110025
Cultural organisation behind the Serendipity Arts Festival; runs year-round arts initiatives and collaborations.
Campal, Panaji, 403001
An experimental arts foundation set up in 2000 by dancer Chandralekha, artist Dashrath Patel, and writer Sadanand Menon, hosting performances, activism, and Kalarippayattu classes.
1, Elliot's Beach Road, Besant Nagar, 600090
Collaborative gallery-stage-living-room style cultural space for events, workshops, mural activities, and emerging artistic voices.
Unit 1, Mohini Heights, 5th Road, Govind Dham, Khar West, Ram Krishna Nagar, Mumbai, 400052
Contemporary art museum with workshops, talks, and community art programming.
Pilerne Industrial Estate, 403511
Major cultural complex with theatres, galleries, and public arts events.
Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur
Crafts and cultural complex hosting festivals and exhibitions.
Panjabari Road, Guwahati
Official French centre with auditorium, gallery, media centre, classes, and cultural events.
Thimmaiah Road, Kaverappa Layout, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, 560001
A heritage waterfront cultural complex with studios, café, gallery, art library, residency, and exhibition space.
Fort Kochi
An autonomous non-profit contemporary arts organisation supporting experimental, interdisciplinary, and socially engaged art. The building includes exhibition spaces, studios, library, media lab, café, and terrace.
S-17, Khirkee Extension, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, 110017
Cultural complex hosting festivals, exhibitions, and craft fairs.
Manimajra, Sector 13
Contemporary art gallery founded in 1997, offering exhibitions, art education, and art therapy programmes including outreach to underserved communities.
57, 5th Street, Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar, 600020
Culture foundation operating a space with gallery, book corner, and space for seminars, readings, film shows, and creative activities.
Raja Basanta Roy Road, Kolkata
A participatory museum addressing conflict and empathy through art and archives.
Gool Lodge, Mirzapur, Bhadra, Ahmedabad, 380001
A family-run cultural courtyard hosting live music, theatre, pop-up food, flea markets, and community gatherings.
105, Kengal Hanumanthaiah Rd, Shanti Nagar, 560027
Cultural institute with library, exhibitions, courses, and ongoing cultural exchange programming.
Park Mansions, Gate 4, 57A, Park Street, Taltala, Kolkata, 700016
Nonprofit multidisciplinary centre with free public galleries, performances, public programmes, and exhibitions spanning visual, performing, literary, and research practices.
53/2/2 Hazra Road, Ballygunge, Kolkata, 700019
Landmark multi-arts complex with museums, theatre, and artist residencies.
Shamla Hills, Bhopal
Contemporary art space in the City Palace precinct with platform programming for exhibitions and cross-disciplinary dialogue.
Gate No. 1, City Palace, Tripolia Bazar, Jaipur, 302002
Four-storey cultural centre created to support art engagement, exhibitions, workshops, and public cultural participation.
872, Gautam Marg, Rani Sati Nagar, Nirman Nagar, Brijlalpura, Jaipur, 302019
Artist residency and studios supporting contemporary art practice.
Garhi Village, East of Kailash, New Delhi, 110065
Museum and craft hub with exhibitions, workshops, and festivals.
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Multi-arts centre with galleries, auditorium, terrace, pop-up areas, and community programming across art, architecture, design, and craft.
B-19/1, Pocket B, Okhla Phase II, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi, 110020
National academy gallery hosting exhibitions, artists' events, and artist development.
Bhubaneswar
Alternative arts and performance space hosting film, theatre, music, movement, and experimental community programming.
Bungalow No. 17, Aram Nagar II, Off JP Road, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai, 400061
An alternative art space providing residencies, mentorship, and workshops.
1, Shanthiroad, Shanthinagar, Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru, 560027
An intimate arts and community space hosting theatre, music, film screenings, and literary events.
GoodEarth Tarana, Malhar Road, Kengeri, 560074
A creative hub and anti-café in Adyar hosting live music, open mics, comedy shows, art workshops, and community gatherings with a pay-per-time model.
53/23, 3rd Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 600020
An open-air art gallery and creative platform at Nehru Park, featuring curated exhibitions, live demos, workshops, and community art events with free public entry.
Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri, 110021
A multidisciplinary space for writing labs, poetry circles, and creative labs.
Jayanagar, Bengaluru
A 20,000 sqft repurposed warehouse with a sustainability museum, edible gardens, and arts and community event space.
12/2, Yeshwanthpur Industrial Suburb, 560086
A gallery representing artists across generations whose practices are informed by South Asian connections and traditions.
3rd Floor, Devidas Mansion, B K Boman Behram Marg, Colaba, 400001
Non-profit creativity centre with library, conservation lab, gallery store, talks, workshops, performances, and interdisciplinary arts programming.
777, Anandapur EM Bypass, Sector I, Kolkata, 700107
Independent art and theatre space supporting political and experimental performance.
Shadi Khampur, Shadipur, New Delhi
Repurposed ice-factory cultural centre for architecture, design, art, dialogue, and community-building.
10–12, Calicut Road, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, 400001
Intimate art and cultural space for classes, workshops, performances, and community-oriented creative learning.
7, Viswanathapuram 2nd Street, Kodambakkam, Viswanatha Puram, Chennai, 600024
One of India's oldest contemporary art galleries, founded in 1963, instrumental in building the careers of major Indian artists.
3rd Floor, Queens Mansion, Ghanshyam Talwatkar Marg, Fort, 400001
Community-oriented creative hub positioning itself as a sanctuary for artists and curious learners through workshops, events, and gatherings.
Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru
A contemporary art gallery founded in 2010, serving as an incubator for young South Asian artists with regular public exhibitions and events.
Ground Floor, KK Navsari Chambers, 39, AK Nayak Marg, Fort, 400001
Government-run contemporary art centre and gallery with exhibitions and workshops.
Greams Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai, 600006
A nonprofit cultural centre fostering Indo-Korean artistic exchange through visual and performing arts exhibitions, workshops, and language classes.
18, Adyar Club Gate Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, 600028
A repository of South Asian art and living traditions focused on education.
Fort, Mumbai
A Colaba gallery founded in 2003, focusing on emerging and mid-career artists with strong conceptual practices.
Kamal Mansion, Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba, 400001
Boutique gallery dealing in modern and contemporary Indian art, offering paintings, sculptures, and limited edition prints. Open by appointment.
Sterling Road 3rd Cross Street, Nungambakkam, 600034
A bookstore-turned-cultural-hub for literature, poetry, and theatre workshops.
Indiranagar, Bengaluru