The Pride Of India's Arts Scene: Mumbai's Best Art Galleries
India’s contemporary art scene has been gaining significant momentum over recent years, and Mumbai is one of the cities found at the heart of the movement. Drawing on the city’s enigmatic mix of chaos and sophistication, Mumbai’s galleries are creating a growing platform for emerging artists, whilst also helping established masters gain international recognition. We’re revisiting Mumbai’s ten best contemporary art galleries.
Gallery Maskara
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Cymroza Art Gallery
Opened in 1971, Cymroza Art Gallery has played an important role in introducing numerous talented Indian artists to Mumbai’s art scene. The gallery represents more than one hundred artists working in varied mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, print-making, ceramics, and even weaving. In addition to hosting solo and group exhibitions, the gallery hosts regular lectures and workshops. It aims to make art accessible for connoisseurs and novices alike through educational programming and exhibits of affordable art.
Cymroza Art Gallery, Bhulabhai Desai Rd, Mumbai +91 22 2367 1983
The Guild Art Gallery
Opened in 1997, the Guild works with emerging and mid-career artists, seeking out innovative and cutting-edge projects. The gallery’s focus on critical and rigorous art drives its diverse program of exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, and panels. It represents a diverse group of artists from India and around the world, many of whom have been featured in art magazines, journals and newspapers. The Guild regularly publishes art catalogues and books, in addition to exhibiting work in its gallery space and at art fairs. The gallery has gained an international reputation for nurturing up-and-coming artists, by providing a space where they can take risks with ambitious projects.
The Guild Art Gallery, 28, 3rd Pasta Lane, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Colaba, Mumbai +91 22 2288 0195
Lakeeren: The Contemporary Art Gallery
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Jehangir Art Gallery
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Project 88
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Studio3 Art Gallery
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Tao Art Gallery
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