Author: Mehrotra Rahul, Dwivedi Sharada
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Jehangir Art Gallery
Year: 2002
Pages: 48
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Jehangir Art Gallery
Classification: 727.7
Shelf: C5R4
Accession No: B45
Contents: 1- An Art Centre in the City: The Landmark Gallery 2- The Patrons: A History of the Founding Family 3- Founding An Art Centre: Building An Institution 4- The Gallery Today: Amenities and Ambitions 5- The Kala Ghoda Art District: Future Role of the Gallery
Abstract: The Jehangir Art Gallery, established on January 21, 1952, is a key cultural institution in Mumbai, central to the promotion of Indian contemporary art. Founded by a visionary family, it has become a hub for diverse artistic expressions and a significant patron of the arts. Beyond its physical space, the gallery fosters the growth of Indian art through various programs and opportunities for artists and curators. Located in the vibrant Kala Ghoda Art District, it continues to expand its reach and influence. This paper explores the gallery’s history, its patrons, current role, and future in Mumbai’s evolving art scene.