Art Galleries in Kolkata for All You Art Connoisseurs

Genesis Art Gallery is situated on the Middleton Street in Kolkata and has been popular for more than 30 years now for its exhibitions and displays on contemporary arts. Besides the Indian artists, this is one of the art galleries in Kolkata which also encourages international talent and artworks. Among the most prominent names of the gallery are Rameshwa Broota, Suhas Roy, and Sunil Das.

Address: Geetanjali Apartments, 8B, Middleton St, Kolkata, West Bengal

Galerie 88 is a renowned art gallery in Kolkata promoting modern and contemporary art. It hosts exhibitions displaying artworks of both the domestic and international stalwarts. The most noted artists celebrated in the gallery include MF Hussain, Ganesh Pyne, Paritosh Sen, SG Vasudev etc.

Address: 28-B, Shakespeare Sarani, Park Street Area, Kolkata, West Bengal

Experimenter Art Gallery is situated in Ballygunge and is one of the finest contemporary art galleries in Kolkata. Besides it encourages and promotes young and budding artists. Among the most notable artists are Bani Adibi, Adip Dutta, Sanchayan Ghosh etc. They also host an annual event called 'Curator's Hub' every year in July.

Address: 2/1, Hindusthan Rd, Dover Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal

Situated in Woodburn Park Road, Kolkata, Masters Collection Art Gallery was started with the objective to curate and display the artworks of the 'Old Masters' from the 12th to the 20th Century. But lately, the gallery has shifted their expertise to modern and contemporary arts. It organizes regular exhibitions showcasing works of eminent artists from all around the world.

Address: G-5, Malayalay Building,3 Woodburn Park Road, Kolkata, West Bengal

Situated in Bhowanipore in Kolkata, Verandah Art Gallery is a quaint boutique style gallery featuring artworks from contemporary artists. Ranging from realistic, figurative, abstract, surreal and experimental works, this is one of the art galleries in Kolkata which promotes and encourages young and budding artists.

Address: 10A, Lee Rd, Sreepally, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal

Chitrakoot Art Gallery is situated in Ballygunge in Kolkata and is the oldest commercial gallery in the city. The gallery is renowned for exhibiting art works of very many stalwarts so much so that it was frequently visited by M.F.Hussain also. The gallery also has a photography exhibit, an art library, a restoration department, and an art valuation consultancy.

Address: 55, Gariahat Road, Presidency Court above Axis Bank, Phanri, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal

Akar Prakar is another one of the renowned galleries situated in Gariahat in Kolkata. Originally the gallery started out at a furniture outlet in Jaipur. In 1992, it was moved to Kolkata and it started hosting 'media shows' showcasing contemporary and modern artworks.

Address: P, 238, Hindustan Park Road, Hindustan Park, Gariahat, Kolkata, West Bengal

Situated in the Park Street area in Kolkata, Aakriti Art Gallery focuses on the contemporary and modern artists, promoting and showcasing the talents of young and budding visionaries. It frequently hosts the GenNext exhibition to exhibit young talents. It also has two wings - one for paintings and photographs, and the other for sculptures.

Address: 12/3a, Orbit Enclave, Hungerford Street, Mullick Bazar, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal

Chemould Art Gallery is a big name with its counterpart in Mumbai. Claiming to be one of the oldest galleries in India, it was founded by Mr. Keekoo Gandhy in 1941. It hosts various exhibitions to honour the prominent artists. This is one of the art galleries in Kolkata that is believed to have mentored people like M F Husain, Tyeb Mehta, Ram Kumar, and SH Raza.

Address: 12F, Park Street,, Queens Mansion, opp- Park Hotel, Kolkata, West Bengal 

Situated on the Upen Banerjee Road in Kolkata, Janus Art Gallery is a unique gallery featuring collections from 'Old Master' meaning the old-age artists, line paintings, abstract paintings, contemporary paintings and sculptures. It also promotes the young and budding artists and the gallery can only be visited on prior appointment.

Address: 842A, 1, Upen Banerjee Rd, Parnasree Extension, Parnasree Palli, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal

Harrington Street Arts Centre is situated on the Ho Chi Minh Sarani Road and is also known as the resource centre for diverse art forms. This art gallery in Kolkata specializes in curating and presenting the artworks of contemporary artists both local and international.

Address: 8, Suite No. 5 & 25B, 2nd Floor, Opposite The American Consulate, Ho Chi Minh Sarani Road, Kolkata, West Bengal

CIMA Gallery Pvt Ltd is one of the big names when it comes to modern art. The gallery displays the artworks of famous masters and also young budding artists. The highlight of the gallery is the annual Art Mela held every October annually. The take-away paintings are a treasure and are really reasonably priced.

Address: Sunny Towers, 2nd Floor, 43, Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Kolkata, West Bengal