Academy of Fine Arts
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ankan146
Mauritius355 contributions
Jan 2020
IT IS is one of the oldest and finest art societies in the country. near victoria memoriala and st,pauls cathedral It consists of an art gallery and a museum.
The museum on the first floor has a priceless collection of exclusive objects d’art. The items on display include rare paintings by famous artists such as Rabindranath Tagore and Jamini Roy. 6GALLERIES AND AUDITORIUM AND MUSEUM .are here.galeries and auditorium can be rented.
The gallery of Contemporary Art has a good collection of paintings and sculptures from 1900 to present day, that includes Acharya Abanindranath Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Asit Halder, Kshitin Mazumdar, Samar Gupta, Benode Behari Mukherjee, Sarada Ukil, Sudhir Khastagir, Ramkinkar Beij and many others. The Old Textile Gallery has unique collection of Balucharis, Benarasis, Chanba Rumal, Daccai Jamdani, Patola and others. The Balucharis with the names of the master weaver Shri Dubraj and Gostha Karikor are unique. Another important collection of Academy museum is the T. Leslie Martin collection of Carpets that are housed in the Carpet Gallery. The Old Engravings Gallery is rich with the art works of Danielle, Colebricke, Joffany, Atkinson and others. The Contemporary Graphic Art and Line Drawing Gallery houses the works of Jainul Abedin, Nandalal Bose, Ramendranath Chakraborty, Chitta Prasad, Mukul De, Haren Das and others.
timings-10am=5pm
no admission fee.
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The museum on the first floor has a priceless collection of exclusive objects d’art. The items on display include rare paintings by famous artists such as Rabindranath Tagore and Jamini Roy. 6GALLERIES AND AUDITORIUM AND MUSEUM .are here.galeries and auditorium can be rented.
The gallery of Contemporary Art has a good collection of paintings and sculptures from 1900 to present day, that includes Acharya Abanindranath Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Asit Halder, Kshitin Mazumdar, Samar Gupta, Benode Behari Mukherjee, Sarada Ukil, Sudhir Khastagir, Ramkinkar Beij and many others. The Old Textile Gallery has unique collection of Balucharis, Benarasis, Chanba Rumal, Daccai Jamdani, Patola and others. The Balucharis with the names of the master weaver Shri Dubraj and Gostha Karikor are unique. Another important collection of Academy museum is the T. Leslie Martin collection of Carpets that are housed in the Carpet Gallery. The Old Engravings Gallery is rich with the art works of Danielle, Colebricke, Joffany, Atkinson and others. The Contemporary Graphic Art and Line Drawing Gallery houses the works of Jainul Abedin, Nandalal Bose, Ramendranath Chakraborty, Chitta Prasad, Mukul De, Haren Das and others.
timings-10am=5pm
no admission fee.
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Written 1 February 2020
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GoraDelhi
New Delhi, India158 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
On every winter visit to Kolkata, Academy ( shortened name) is a must for watching Bengali plays. This winter we were there twice and enjoyed the plays. However, the owner needs to improve the auditorium, especially the rickety chairs and the wash rooms.
Written 6 January 2024
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Amolak Rattan K
New Delhi, India2,974 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Bengal has been a State where Art is nurtured by the artists. This Academy is the best destination for young artists to display their work for the visitors and tourists. Through out the year many exhibitions are held and one can see and appreciate the work of different artists. A must visit attraction.
Amolak Rattan Kohli
Former Governor of Mizoram
Amolak Rattan Kohli
Former Governor of Mizoram
Written 10 April 2019
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Ghanadip
Kolkata (Calcutta), India461 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
Academy of fine arts or academy is heart of Kolkata's culture. They mainly provide gallery for exhibition . What I remember they have Central , South , North gallery for Paintings & photo exhibition. Gallery has to be book 1 year in advance even though chances you won't get it. Gallery booking remain for 7 days & charge is 8000-14000 based upon gallery size.
They have regular theatre done by famous artist from Kolkata & Mumbai . Ticket counter is just outside . Ticket Price is 150+ .
AOF offer different courses where 1 years course in Applied Art , 1 years course in Interior Design . course fees is around 14K runs on every Sat, Sunday for 4 hrs . They have 14 seats . They arrange admission test prior admission .
Admission starts in March -April & classes start from June.
They have regular theatre done by famous artist from Kolkata & Mumbai . Ticket counter is just outside . Ticket Price is 150+ .
AOF offer different courses where 1 years course in Applied Art , 1 years course in Interior Design . course fees is around 14K runs on every Sat, Sunday for 4 hrs . They have 14 seats . They arrange admission test prior admission .
Admission starts in March -April & classes start from June.
Written 1 December 2017
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MastaBaba
Kampala, Uganda358 contributions
Apr 2013 • Solo
The exhibitions on show on the ground floor change regularly, it appears, meaning that quality can also vary. During my visit, I saw a few excellent exhibitions on the ground floor, but a rather unimpressive exhibition on the first floor.
Written 29 May 2013
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Chandan144
Kolkata (Calcutta), India308 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
All budding artists in Kolkata dream of holding an exhibition at the Academy of Fine Arts, cause this is the best place to set footprints in the art world. Exhibitions are held round the year here, There is also a medium capacity auditorium where contemporary theatre groups stage their plays.
Written 6 February 2015
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GrainVodka
Jodhpur, India513 contributions
Aug 2012 • Friends
Located near the Victoria Memorial, the Academy of Fine Arts in the city of Kolkata is the place that contains excellent specimens of fine arts and one of the best collections in the entire country and the world.
There are the general and Rabindra Mandap gallery. While the former is opened from 3PM to 8 PM daily, the Rabindra Mandap remains open from 12 PM to 6 PM every day.
The Academy was established in 1933 by Lady Ranu Mukherjee and has an impressive collection of miniature paintings, fine arts, and sculptures. Exhibitions by contemporary artists are also held regularly here.
Rabindra gallery contains personal belongings of famous poet Rabindranath Tagore. Highlight of the academy are the eight galleries in the ground floor, the largest in India.
There are the general and Rabindra Mandap gallery. While the former is opened from 3PM to 8 PM daily, the Rabindra Mandap remains open from 12 PM to 6 PM every day.
The Academy was established in 1933 by Lady Ranu Mukherjee and has an impressive collection of miniature paintings, fine arts, and sculptures. Exhibitions by contemporary artists are also held regularly here.
Rabindra gallery contains personal belongings of famous poet Rabindranath Tagore. Highlight of the academy are the eight galleries in the ground floor, the largest in India.
Written 23 January 2013
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Subhro KB
Kolkata (Calcutta), India64 contributions
July 2011 • Friends
Situated in Kolkata's prime cultural zone Academy of Fine Arts comprises of six galleries where art exhibitions are organized regularly. This apart there's a small auditorium too and if you're a serious theater-lover you may watch plays here everyday in the evening. Virtually, Academy can be defined as "The Off-Broadway of Kolkata". Besides, for refreshment you will have a cheap canteen and a small garden-restaurant inside the premises. Presently, an open air stage named "Ranuchchhaya Mancha" has been founded in front of Academy. And around it this area, as if, is developing as a little version of Hyde Park of London gradually. Around Academy there exist St. Paul's Cathedral Church, Mohorkunjo - the park with musical fountain and open air theater, Rabindra Sadan - Kolkata's most prestigious auditorium, Sisir Mancha - a small theater hall, Bangla Academy - the center for the cultivation of Bengali language and literature and above all Nandan - the film complex. You must visit these places also while visiting Academy.
Written 20 June 2012
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KHAGENDRANATH J
Kolkata (Calcutta), India370 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
The Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, formally established in 1933 by Lady Ranu Mukherjee, is one of the oldest fine arts societies in India. It was initially located in a room loaned by the Indian Museum. In the 1950s the academy was shifted to the present location. There are some famous paintings here like Saat bhai champa by Gaganendranath Tagore, Shiva with Ganesh by Jamini Roy. There are several galleries for exhibition of paintings and photography. There is a theatre auditorium in Academy of Fine Arts which is one of the most popular spots for performers and viewers of the city. Since 1984, an annual theatre festival is organised here.
Written 22 August 2018
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vinodkhedkar
Mumbai, India4,896 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
This is a permanent venue for exhibition and drama.Fine arts artist hold their painting and artwork exhibition here. Nice place to visit if your art lover.
Written 16 December 2015
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