Places To Visit In Bangalore If You Love Art

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.”

The most famous and greatest artist that the world ever saw, Pablo Picasso, surely made sense when he said these words. When the eyes get tired of gazing at the same old roads, buildings, traffic, pollution, violence etc, it is art that brings them to life. If you look around carefully, art is everywhere. In the flight of the birds, the starry night sky, the movement of rivers, the dance of flowers in wind, art is in anything and everything you see. But everyone cannot see it. It takes to be a true art lover to see the beauty around you. There are people who have this gift. We call them art lovers. It is their ability to appreciate good art that sets them apart from others. For such people, any place that houses works of art is a paradise and Bangalore city seems to have a lot of such places. So here are a few that you can visit if you too are an art lover.

National Gallery of Modern Art

Earlier a residence, this sprawling gallery that is housed in the Manikyavelu Mansion in Bangalore has the most exquisite paintings and sculptures, and photographs that take you through the journey of modern India’s historical development. Art is not only inside the gallery but outside it too. The lush greenery that surrounds it is beautiful in itself.

Address- 49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Bangalore

Abstract Art Gallery

If you are looking for something unusual then this is the place for you. Located on Cunningham Road, this gallery showcases the work of various artists. Giving you an old school feels. this small and cozy art gallery is something you should definitely not miss.

Address- Cunningham Road, Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore

Art Blend Cafe

If art is food for the soul and eyes then food is art in itself. Bringing to you a combination of both this super cool cafe is where you can adore the paintings and a lot of other handmade stuff that is on display as you nibble on some insanely delicious food.

Address- 659, 24th Main, 2nd Sector, HSR Club Road, HSR, Bangalore

Venkatappa Art Gallery

Named after the most renowned artist in Karnataka, K.Venkatappa, this is one of the oldest art galleries in the state. Some of the best contemporary artworks adorn the walls of this gallery. Many kala melas are held here as well. Attending one of these melas is not such a bad idea.

Address- Kasturba Road, Sampangi Rama Nagar, Bangalore

Dyu Art Cafe

Just to be here is an experience in itself. While the food is obviously great it is the art on display that is a sight to behold. If you need to witness colors and brush strokes creating magic on a canvas then head to this cafe as soon as possible.

Address- No.23 MIG, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore

Art breaks the monotony of life and fills it with hues of all kinds. It is a gift to be able to create art and to be able to appreciate art and for such creative souls, these are the places in Bangalore that are a must visit.