The art scene in Mumbai
In 1947 in Bombay, painters including F. N. Souza, S. H. Raza and M. F. Husain founded the Progressive Artists’ Group, which had a lasting influence on modern Indian art. Their legacy is still visible across the city’s collections. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, formerly the Prince of Wales Museum, presents sculpture, miniatures and decorative arts, and the National Gallery of Modern Art is devoted to modern and contemporary Indian art.
The Kala Ghoda district in South Mumbai gathers museums, galleries and the Jehangir Art Gallery, which hosts a steady stream of exhibitions by Indian artists of every generation. Each year, the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival fills the streets with installations, performances and workshops. Colaba and Fort are home to many contemporary galleries, while Bandra, further north, is known for its murals and painted lanes that reward a slow walk.
On Artblr, you can browse work by Mumbai artists and write to them directly. Ask about a canvas, its size or shipping to Canada, and arrange a studio visit if you are in town. That direct contact carries no commission.
- Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
- Jehangir Art Gallery
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
- Colaba and Fort galleries
