Kalakriti Art Gallery
| Place | Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| State | Telangana |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2002 |
| Museum Type | Art Gallery |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Plot 8-2, 465/1, Road No 4, near Hyatt Place, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034 |
| Visiting Time | 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Open daily) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Established in 2002 by Prashant and Rekha Lahoti, Kalakriti Art Gallery is one of Hyderabad’s premier private art institutions. It was founded with the mission to bridge the gap between traditional Indian art forms and contemporary global aesthetics. The gallery serves as a dynamic platform for both established masters and emerging talent, frequently hosting national and international exhibitions.
General Collections
The gallery maintains a diverse collection ranging from contemporary paintings, sculptures, and installations to traditional folk art. It features works from the Bengal School, modern Indian abstractionists, and unique photographic archives. The collection is known for its depth in contemporary Indian art and its focus on experimental media.
Unique Historical Collections
The gallery is associated with the Prshant Lahoti Collection, which houses one of the world's largest private collections of vintage maps of India, dating from the 15th to the 19th century. It also features a rare collection of colonial-era "Company School" paintings and early topographical prints.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | Kalakriti is the primary organizer of the "Krishnakriti Festival," a major annual art and culture festival in Hyderabad. The gallery also operates a specialized residency program for artists and a digital art archive. |
| Artifacts | Rare 16th-century cartographic maps; Contemporary sculptures by Indian masters; Company School miniature paintings; Large-scale abstract oil paintings; Vintage lithographs of the Deccan region. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 40 6656 4437 +91 91771 13351 |
| Email ID | info@kalakriti.in |