Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
| Place | Bengaluru |
|---|---|
| State / UT | Karnataka |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1960 |
| Museum Type | Art Complex and Museum (Fine Arts) |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | ₹50 for Indians / ₹300 for Foreigners |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1960 and located in the heart of Bengaluru, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (CKP) is one of India's leading cultural landmarks. It serves as a premier center for the visual arts, housing a permanent collection across 18 galleries and providing a platform for contemporary artists. The institution was founded with the vision of preserving traditional Indian art while fostering modern experimentation, and it also operates the College of Fine Arts.
General Collections
The museum boasts a vast and diverse permanent collection including traditional Mysore Paintings, leather puppets (Togalu Gombeyata), gold-leaf work, and contemporary Indian art. It features works by iconic Indian masters such as K. Venkatappa, Nicholas Roerich, and Svetoslav Roerich, as well as a significant section dedicated to tribal and folk art from across India.
Unique Historical Collections
CKP is world-renowned for its extensive collection of Mysore Style Traditional Paintings, which are characterized by their intricate gesso work and use of 24-karat gold leaf. It also houses a unique gallery of Russian artist Nicholas Roerich’s Himalayan landscapes and the vibrant works of his son, Svetoslav Roerich, who made Bengaluru his home.