National Art Gallery, Village Gallery: Best art galleries in Delhi

Delhi is the capital of India and where the Indian government is situated. In recent years, New Delhi has seen a subsequent rise in the amount of importance given to art. This has been helpful in attracting a newfound global interest in the Indian art market. If you are planning on visiting Delhi any time soon, these are the top three galleries you must visit. Take a look.

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National Art Gallery of Modern Art

National Art Gallery of Modern Art was built in the year 1954. The gallery is located at the eastern end of Raj path, close to India Gate. This is where the Maharaja of Jaipur used to once reside. The gallery has a collection of around 1500 paintings, figures, and works of art by Indian and global craftsmen. The exhibitions held show work of modern-day art from the mid-nineteenth century and after that. The address for the place is given below:

• Address- Jaipur House, India Gate, New Delhi-110001

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The Village Gallery

The Village Gallery mainly consists of contemporary Indian art. It hosts shows that have high historical significance. The gallery is situated in a by-path of South Delhi, in the business sector territory of Hauz Khas Village. Showing the works of famous specialists and craftsmen is what the gallery is best known for. It has a gathering of works from prominent artists like MF Husain, Veena Bhargav, Jaishree Burman, and Ganesh Pany. Shows held there are mainly drawings, lithographs, realistic plans, and outlines. The address is given below-

• Address- 4, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi

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Gallery Escape

Gallery Escape was established in 1989 by Renu Modi. The gallery intends to showcase a disciplinary way to deal with compelling artwork and showcase the rising contemporary specialists who archive and reflect upon the current reality of modern society. Gallery Escape is one of the most prestigious art galleries in New Delhi. The gallery highlights a variety of contemporary and modern-day art of Indian artists. The address is as given below-

• Address- 16, Community Centre, New Friends Colony, New Delhi.

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