The Jamini Roy Gallery is named after the prominent Indian artist and features a number of art exhibitions. The wooden panels, granite flooring, clean lines, and the focal lighting, enhanced by the inflow of natural light, gives this space a very minimalistic appeal making it a popular choice among art lovers.
One of the prime cultural and entertainment hubs in the city, Rabindranath Tagore Centre - ICCR is the venue for a number of fascinating events and exhibitions. Founded in 1950, the complex comprises an art gallery, an auditorium, a library and a conference center. From modern dramas, cultural plays and classical concerts, to awe-inspiring works of art, there is more than one way to seek entertainment at this remarkable cultural center.
The Calcutta School of Music was established in the year 1915 by Phillpe Sandre. It is one of the oldest institutions for contemporary classical music and western classical music. The main objective of this school is to teach music and nurture this wonderful talent in one and all. Apart from music it also covers speech training, drama and elocution. It arranges solo music training, concerts and orchestra programs. This institution has more than 1000 students and 38 teachers who are all highly qualified.
Asutosh Museum of Indian Art is the only museum which is located within the main campus of University of Calcutta. It was established in the year 1937. Some of the noteworthy things in the museum are YAKSHINI with PANCHACHUDA Terracotta Chandraketugarh, YAKSHINI Terracotta Bangarh, SURYA Black Basalt Kasipur and Portrait Head Black Basalt Agradigun. In the year 1959, the University of Calcutta started a Postgraduate Diploma Course in Museology. The museum itself functions as a laboratory for this course. The objective of the museum is to collect and preserve various specimens of different phases of Indian art. It gives special emphasis on the art of Bengal.
Jorasanko Thakur Bari wurde im 18. Jahrhundert erbaut und war der Geburtsort des berühmten Schriftstellers Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. Das Gebäude befindet sich auf dem Campus der Rabindra Bharti Universität, deshalb organisiert das College kulturelle Programme und Veranstaltungen zum Geburtstag des Dichters sowie die Licht- und Audioshows, die das Leben der Familie Tagore im Haus darstellen. Das schöne rote Haus wurde in seiner ursprünglichen Form restauriert und in ein Museum umgewandelt, in dem die Besucher etwas über die Lebensweise der Familie Tagore im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert erfahren können.
What started as a small room loaned from the Indian Museum in 1933 has proceeded to become a foundation for exploring art in the center of the city. Located next to the Birla Planetarium and near Victoria Memorial, the Academy of Fine Arts shares its creative passion in the form of exhibitions spanning a multitude of expressions of art. The permanent galleries within the Academy include the Contemporary Art Gallery, Old Textile Gallery, Old Carpet Gallery, Miniature Gallery and the Rabindra Gallery which has Rabindranath Tagore's original writings, manuscripts and paintings. A big auditorium housed inside is known to host a variety of cultural programs, theater etc. Training programs and art classes are also held regularly. Around the main building, a number of interesting sculptures are sure to pique your interest. Do check the local paper or inquire with the office for current event schedules.