The island city of Mumbai is a vibrant place with its multi dimensional faces. It is not only the financial capital of India but also one of the most popular places in entire country for different reasons. It has a mix of natural as well as manmade miracles. Situated at the coastal line of Mighty Arabian Sea the city boosts many serene beaches and islands to its territory. The city is not behind in the field of art and culture as well as it has many art galleries and no doubt good number of art lovers too. Through this article let me take you to one of most prestigious art galleries of Mumbai known as the Jehangir Art Gallery.This gallery is established in the year 1952 by Sir Cowasji Jehangir in the memory of his late son Jehangir on the opinion of K. K. Hebbar and Homi Bhabha. The entire cost of creating and constructing the gallery was borne by Cowasji Jehangir. Currently it is maintained and organised by Committee of Management. Located at 161, Kala Ghoda just behind the famous Prince of Wales Museum in south Mumbai this gallery is one of the most attractive art Galleries of city. The nearby landmark is Gateway of India. On 21st January 1952 the gallery was inaugurated by G. B. Kher who was the Chief Minister of Mumbai (then Bombay) at that time.The place serves as an art gallery as well as an auditorium. The art gallery is one of earliest concrete structures in Mumbai designed by Durga Bajpai. It has four exhibition halls for exhibiting art pieces. The art gallery is quite inwards as it has an auditorium as well. It may be a good idea to have an inward art gallery in early times but today it may not be suited for modern art galleries. The auditorium in the structure overlaps the art gallery shine. The gallery is designed by G. M. Bhuta from G. M. Bhuta & Associates. There is a terrace art gallery which is used to display photography and visual arts.There is a huge wavy shaped cantilevered entrance hugs the street. You can see the Art Plaza Gallery just outside the Jehangir Art Gallery. You can imagine the significance of this art gallery as this colossal institute is linked to the rebirth of Indian art in the history. The other attractions at the Art Gallery are Natesans that are the India’s earliest licensed antique dealers and the very popular Samovar Cafe which is quite significant place since 70’s culture. It serves the great tasting Indian coffee to its customers. No doubt this art gallery is a great place to explore Indian arts and crafts and is a paradise for art admirers. If you have seen the old bollywood movie Choti Si Baat then you will recognise that this place is featured in that film in the year 1975.AddressJehangir Art Gallery,161, Kala Ghoda, Behind Prince of Wales Museum,South Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400001Contact number+91-22-2284-3989Timings of GalleryFrom 11.00 am to 7.00 pm everydayRUCHI MAHAJANзайм на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн