An expert’s guide to art galleries and museums in Chennai

Lifestyle By Jitha Karthikeyan 14/01/2024 Read the article

For enthusiasts eager to immerse themselves in a day of art appreciation, here’s a detailed guide to some of the finest art galleries and museums in Chennai.

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Sarala’s Art Centre, established in 1965, is the oldest art gallery in South India. Renamed Artworld in 1997, it deals with established artists as well as young, upcoming artists.

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India’s first self-supporting artists’ village, Cholamandal artists village is a must visit too. Located on 10 acres of land, the village houses an art gallery, museum, and amphitheatre.

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Founded in 1983, Apparao Galleries not only has several solo and group exhibitions throughout the year but also conducts workshops and lectures regularly.

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Since its establishment in 2012, Gallery Veda has been one of the most happening places for art in Chennai. They conduct workshops with a vision to take art to the general public.

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Dakshinachitra, on the East Coast Road, is a living museum of art, architecture, and crafts. Here, 18 historical regional houses, were reconstructed and are used as exhibition spaces.

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Founded in 2012, Art Houz is located centrally in Chennai and ranks among one of the reputed galleries in South India. The gallery also has a presence in Bengaluru.

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The Government Museum started in 1851, is the second oldest museum in India. The museum has a large collection of antiquities and archaeological artefacts.

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