Mumbai, the city that never sleeps, has millions of dreams. It has multiple facets and faces that harmonize coexistence, from celebrities to business tycoons, from artists to activists, from art lovers to artists. It is the city of surprises; every day it will tell you what's next. The city culture is adventurous and celebratory, full of creativity and diversity.
The city boasts a galaxy of art galleries that showcase the works of various artists, both emerging and established, from different genres and styles. It does not matter if you are an art lover, a collector, or a curious visitor; you will find something to suit your taste and interest in these art galleries.
Here is a list of art galleries in Mumbai where you should go to spend some evenings or Sundays of your life.
Akara Art
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Founded in 2015, it is holding its head upright to showcase the arts in two spaces: Akara Modern, which focuses on the rich traditions of modern art, and Akara Contemporary, which features the current and next generation of South Asian and international artists.
Project 88
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Sree Banerjee Goswami founded Project 88 in a century-old metal printing press to host experimental and ambitious artwork across various media by both emerging and established artists. It helps change the future of artists and the artistic landscape. It's a good place to start your exploration.
Gallery Chemould
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Galleries are about arts and artists, but a few, like Gallery Chemould, have been doing it for generations since 1963. Mediums of expression are changing because artists are now fearless with experimentation and articulation. It has seen and served a lot in the artistic evolution of India and showcased it at the forefront of the world.
The Guild
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Established in 1997, The Guild Art Gallery is one of the pioneering platforms for promoting idealistic artists and curatorial practices in India. They understand that in the contemporary world, there is no innovation without experimentation. In 2015, they opened a new premise in Alibaug to exhibit the artistic excellence of the visual arts.
Gallery MMB
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Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai
The focus of the gallery is to promote contemporary art and photography by critically acclaimed German artists and photographers, as well as selected creative Indian artists. Its exhibitions are thought-provoking, with intellectual lectures and panel discussions about trends in the European and Indian arts scenes.
Chatterjee and Lal
The husband-and-wife team Mortimer Chatterjee and Tara Lal formed Chatterjee and Lal in 2003 to encourage and showcase the arts of young and emerging talents. They are good at showcasing young and mid-career artists on a global stage.
Gallerie ISA
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Galleries ISA is the leading platform to promote and diaspora Indian art in the contemporary world. Its programs are focused on contemporary artists around the world. This gallery regularly produces scholarly catalogs in collaboration with external curators.
Before going to visit these galleries, you have to check if they have any entry fees and their exhibition dates.