Ava Art gallery
| Place | Darjeeling |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1965 |
| Museum Type | Art Gallery, Cultural |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Udai Chand Rd, Limbugaon, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734102 |
| Visiting Time | 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM (Daily some sources suggest closed on Mondays/Sundays, but daily tourism flow is common) |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 per person |
Museum Introduction
Jointly established in 1965 by Ava Devi and Bhopal Rao Sett, this gallery is the only one of its kind in the Darjeeling hills. It is dedicated to preserving the life's work of Ava Devi, a renowned artist celebrated for her innovation in embroidery and various painting mediums. The gallery is housed in a distinctive purple and yellow building on the outskirts of town.
General Collections
The permanent collection features approximately 60 pieces of artwork, including water and oil paintings. A significant portion is dedicated to "thread paintings" and embroidery, along with traditional paintings, silk appliqué, and various local handicrafts.
Unique Historical Collections
Fine Embroidery & Thread Paintings: The gallery is famous for its intricate embroidery work where silk threads are split up to 20 times to achieve the finesse of a painting. Key historically and artistically significant works include the pieces titled "Still Strong" and "Torture".
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | Photography is strictly prohibited inside the gallery to protect the delicate artworks. The gallery serves as a memorial to Ava Devi's "genius of embroidery art." |
| Artifacts | "Still Strong" (Painting); "Torture" (Painting); "Darjeeling Cooli Girls" (N.S. Bendre); Silk Appliqué works; Hand-stitched embroidery panels. |
| Contact Details |
+91 072788 03846 +91 354 2252101 |
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