Jehangir Art Gallery

Description

The Jehangir Art Gallery is an art gallery in Mumbai (India). It was founded by Sir Cowasji Jehangir at the urging of K. K. Hebbar and Homi Bhabha. It was built in 1952. Managed by the Committee of Management, the entire cost of this mansion was donated by Cowasji Jehangir.This gallery is situated at Kala Ghoda, behind the Prince of Wales Museum, in South Mumbai near the Gateway of India, and has four exhibition halls. The gallery was designed by G.M.Bhuta for G.M. Bhuta & Associates.

History

The gallery was inaugurated on 21 January 1952, by then Chief Minister of Bombay State, B. G. Kher and dedicated it to the memory of Sir Cowasji's late son, Jehangir.A mammoth institution in itself, its history is linked with the renaissance of Indian art. The complex also has the popular cafe of Samovar, which is reminiscent of the 1970s socialist culture. It also houses Natesans, the country's oldest licensed antique dealers.These galery was made by Mohit in 1850.

Full Address

Jehangir Art Gallery, 161B, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

Type of Place

Art Gallery
Historical

Prefered For

Couples
Family
Friends
Kids
Senior Citizen

Transportation

Chhatrapati shivaji international airport
Churchgate railway station

Important Information

Timings- 11:00 am to 7:00pm Entry fee- no entry fee GOOD FoR- photo fanatics,experience seekers

Attraction

ARCHITECTURE= ~The building has been designed by Durga Bajpai and is one of the early concrete structures in the city. ~The gallery has been turned inwards due to a combined function of an auditorium and an art gallery. ~ Although the concept of an introvert art gallery could be questioned today, the Jehangir is an example of an early modernist notion of the inward looking art galleries in the city. Moreover, the function of the auditorium left no scope for the gallery to be open to the street. The play with concrete can be easily seen with a large wavy cantilevered entrance which embraces the street. #Exhibitions at Jehangir Art Gallery *The gallery consists of a total of four halls with all the possible facilities to showcase various mediums of visual art. -Exhibition Gallery -Auditorium Hall, -Terrace Art Gallery for photography -visual art -Hirji Jehangir Gallery

Things to Buy

~Linking Road, Bandr Situated: Right opposite R.D. National College Best for: Accessories, clothes, shoes for both men and women. ~Colaba Causeway, Colaba Situated: Close to Fort area and Cuffe Parade Best for: Books, jewelry, handicraft and cloths. ~Lamington Road, Grant Road Situated: Near Grant Road railway station. Best for: Electronics, gadgets, mobile phones, laptopns etc. ~Fashion Street, MG Road Situated: Near Azad Maidan Best for: High street fashion trends in cheap prices. ~Crawford Market Situated: North of Shivaji Terminus and near J.J. flyover. Best for: Wholesale home utility products, exotic fruits ~Hill Road, Bandra Situated near: Elco Restaurant Best for: Hardware, wood work, wholesale general stores and cloth shops

Things to Eat

CUISINES============ ~orbango-juices ~Chetana-rajasthani,Maharashtrian,Gujarati ~The Irish house-european,American ~Wayside-street food ~The Boston butts-burger,cafe,america

Things to enjoy

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS================ ~national gallery of modern art ~Prince of Wales museum ~gateway of India ~Shree siddhi vinayak temple ~Haji ali dargah ~Essel world ~Juhu beach ~Colaba causeway ~Kanheri caves ~Taraporewala aquarium