Dhoomimal is a commercial gallery that holds exhibitions throughout the year. It is one of the oldest galleries in the city—almost all big names in the Indian art fraternity have had some kind of association with this place. Its secret lies in a supportive royal clientèle, and an impressive and priceless collection of artwork. If you are an aficionado of fine art then your visit to New Delhi is not complete without a tour of the Dhoomimal Art Gallery.
Spread across three floors, Lalit Kala Academy is a spacious art gallery that has been operating since 1954. This venue has been a platform for amateur and well-known artists alike. Being an art hub, this gallery has been the venue for the Triennale India exhibition which sees around 40 countries participating. Besides this, the art gallery also holds the National Exhibition of Photography and Arts and is a host to several film shows and other events regularly. All in all, Lalit Kala Academy is surely a must visit for all the art aficionados in town.
Managed by the Lalit Kala Academy, Garhi Artists Studio is an institution, relatively less known in the world. Various artists are given scholarships and studios here; so that they can create their art without the commercial pressures. It is a great place to visit, if you are interested in the live processes of art. Extraordinary shows and exhibitions are organized frequently, and there is always a chance of buying some really good art at highly discounted prices. The graphic studio has an old etching press which is worth seeing as well. Many workshops and lectures by artists are organized here.
Eine Reise nach Delhi würde weniger Charme versprechen, wenn das Nationalmuseum nicht auf dem Reiseplan stünde. Diese 1960 erbaute Einrichtung beherbergt eine endlose und spektakuläre Sammlung indischer Antiquitäten. Die Sammlung ist fantastisch und außergewöhnlich; es gibt Schätze aus der Vorgeschichte und aus der Zeit der Geburt der indischen Zivilisation. Unbezahlbare Kunstwerke und Skulpturen aus der Zivilisation des Indus-Tals sind hier ebenfalls zu bestaunen. Das Museum beherbergt darüber hinaus seltene Miniaturen, buddhistische und Jain-Relikte und eine umfangreiche Sammlung von Artefakten aus der Chola-Ära. Wenn man sich für dekorative Kunst interessiert, so deckt das Museum auch diesen Teilbereich ab.