National Gallery of Modern Art
77 Years of Independence
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
The National Gallery of Modern Art is India’s premier art institution for modern and contemporary Indian art. The museum was established in 1954 with the singular aim of promoting and preserving modern Indian art. Its vast collection chronicles the trajectory of art in India from mid-18th century to the present.
NGMA is spread over eight acres of prime space in the heart of New Delhi at the prestigious India Gate Hexagon. The collection is showcased in Jaipur House, the former palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur. The regal ambience of the heritage structure offers a befitting backdrop for the masterpieces on display while sprawling green lawns and courtyards offer a ready stage for a sculpture garden.
Message from the desk of Director General
Dr. Sanjeev Kishor Goutam
As we leave behind an unprecedented year with landmark accomplishments, I am deeply humbled and honoured to take the helm as Director General of the National Gallery of Modern Art. Under my stewardship, the museum shall resolutely adhere to its imperatives of knowledge dissemination on Indian modern art and contemporaneous art praxis while sustaining an inclusive and equitable space for the community stakeholders. Read more
Birth Anniversary
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NGMA Initiatives
Our Collection
The museum showcases the best of Indian art dating from the 1750’s to the present. Our carefully curated collection of 17,039 artworks is one of the largest corpora of modern and contemporary Indian art under one roof. The scope of the collection representing 2000 artists is diverse and wide ranging. Apart from painting, sculpture, photography and printmaking, it also comprises masterpieces of digital and installation art as well as some rare decorative art memorabilia from the imperial Delhi durbars.
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Celebrating
Cyber Jaagrookta Diwas
Cyber Awareness Day to be celebrated on first Wednesday of every month to disseminate sustained awareness among the public, especially among the vulnerable sections and groups on 'Cyber Hygiene'. Know more
Podcast
Listen and enjoy
conversation with eminent artists
