Art Galleries

Kerala has a rich tradition of art, and there are several art galleries in the state that showcase the works of both traditional and contemporary artists. Some of the top art galleries in Kerala are:

Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Thrissur: The Kerala Lalithakala Akademi is a government-run institution that aims to promote and develop contemporary art in Kerala. The Akademi has an extensive collection of contemporary art, and also organizes exhibitions, workshops, and other events.

Durbar Hall Art Gallery, Kochi: The Durbar Hall Art Gallery is one of the oldest and most prominent art galleries in Kochi. The gallery hosts exhibitions of both traditional and contemporary art, and is a popular venue for cultural events and art workshops.

Muziris Gallery, Kochi: Muziris Gallery is a contemporary art space located in Fort Kochi. The gallery features works by established and emerging artists from India and abroad, and has become a popular destination for art enthusiasts in the region.

Pepper House, Kochi: Pepper House is a cultural center located in Fort Kochi that features a contemporary art gallery, a design store, and a cafe. The gallery showcases works by both established and emerging artists, and also hosts talks, screenings, and other cultural events.

Gallery OED, Kochi: Gallery OED is a contemporary art gallery located in the heart of Kochi. The gallery showcases works by established and emerging artists from India and abroad, and is known for its focus on experimental and interdisciplinary art.

Kerala Museum, Kochi: The Kerala Museum is a cultural center located in the historic Mattancherry neighborhood of Kochi. The museum features a collection of traditional art and artifacts from Kerala, including paintings, sculptures, and crafts.

Vasthuvidya Gurukulam Art Gallery, Thrissur: The Vasthuvidya Gurukulam Art Gallery is a government-run institution that showcases traditional art and crafts from Kerala. The gallery features a collection of paintings, sculptures, and crafts, and also hosts workshops and cultural events.

Kashi Art Gallery, Kochi: Kashi Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in Fort Kochi. The gallery features works by established and emerging artists, and also hosts talks, screenings, and other cultural events.

Seethankan Thullal Art Gallery, Kollam: Seethankan Thullal Art Gallery is a government-run institution that showcases the traditional art form of Thullal. The gallery features a collection of paintings, sculptures, and crafts, and also hosts workshops and cultural events.

Tathaastu Art Gallery, Thiruvananthapuram: Tathaastu Art Gallery is a contemporary art space located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram. The gallery features works by established and emerging artists, and is known for its focus on experimental and interdisciplinary art.

Web directory of all major art galleries in Kerala with their website links

  • Kashi Art CafĂ© : Kashi Art Gallery and Kashi Art Cafe are art spaces for contemporary art in Cochin
  • Driftwood Museum, Kumarakom : Bay Island Driftwood Museum at Kumarakom , Kerala, the only one of it's kind in the country.
  • The Butterfly Art Foundation : The Butterfly Art Foundation is a nonprofit non-governmental organization driven by a group of dedicated art lovers, nature enthusiasts, professionals and educationists.
  • ARTsmart-a gallery, Trivandrum : ARTsmart - a Gallery provides a central, easily accessible display of outstanding works by established and upcoming artists, mainly from Kerala
  • Open Eyed Dreams : Open Eyed Dreams, a premier art promotion venture, was launched by Dilip Narayanan in 2002.
  • BoBSUN Art Gallery, Thevara, Kochi : BoBSUN Art Gallery is just 150 meters from the Thevara junction, in Diamond Towers opposite Girls High School
  • George Oommen Portfolios : George Oommen Portfolios is the artist web portal of George Oommen.
  • Vancasso Art Gallery, Mattanchery : The Vancasso Art Gallery provides museum quality oil paintings for art lovers around the world.
  • Kerala Art Gallery : Kerala Art Gallery offers Portal for Buying Kerala Paintings Online.