Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata

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Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata houses an excellent museum of ancient and contemporary Indian and international art and art galleries.
(1953)

Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata was founded in 1967 by Sri Basant Kumar Birla, one of the doyens of Indian Industry, and his wife Sarala Birla, with the basic intention of promoting the visual and performing arts on the one hand and preserving the artistic and cultural heritage of India on the other. The academy houses an excellent museum of ancient and contemporary Indian and international art that includes artistic and historical objects spanning a period between the 2nd century B.C. to the 21st Century A.D. Most of the collections are historically important, aesthetically pleasing and enjoy a certain amount of uniqueness. The Academy also undertakes a number of other activities such as workshops, seminars, lectures and cultural programmes. One of the most important activities of the Academy has been to regularly sponsor important and meaningful national and international art exhibitions that have a contemporary relevance. The idea has been to help artists and art lovers acquaint themselves with the field of art both nationally and internationally, thereby establishing the Academy as a critical venue for the development and promotion of art.

AAC II | Painting Through the Ages Library session on Ajanta and Bagh cave paintingsWith Course facilitator Preeta Bhatt...
13/07/2026

AAC II | Painting Through the Ages
Library session on Ajanta and Bagh cave paintings
With Course facilitator Preeta Bhattacharya

08/07/2026
08/07/2026
Birlaacademy at GES - 2 House of Culture, Moscow.Sharing a few glimpses from a grand opening of the exhibition - The wor...
02/07/2026

Birlaacademy at GES - 2 House of Culture, Moscow.

Sharing a few glimpses from a grand opening of the exhibition - The world in a single nest: Following the way of Tagore, that runs till 23rd August 2026 at Gallery C2.

Curated by Artem Timonov and Elena Yaichnikova, the exhibition primarily focuses on the works and vision of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, his works on view for the first time in Russia since his last visit in 1930.

Amongst other participating artists, the exhibition also features our young Birla award winner 2024 - 25, Abhishek Chakraborty showing his works Resurgence I&II.

Happy and proud to share Birla Academy’s participation in collaborating with VAC Foundation, Moscow as part of the momen...
25/06/2026

Happy and proud to share Birla Academy’s participation in collaborating with VAC Foundation, Moscow as part of the momentous Indo-Russian collaborative exhibition - The world in a single nest: Following the way of Tagore.

Showcasing our award winner 2024, Abhishek Chakraborty as one of the featuring artists, the exhibition opens today, 25th June at GES 2, Moscow.

Birla Academy of Art and Culture presents Partition: The Rupture that Shaped Today’s Bengal Join us for an enriching web...
13/06/2026

Birla Academy of Art and Culture presents

Partition: The Rupture that Shaped Today’s Bengal

Join us for an enriching webinar on how art became an archive of partition memory; the same which shaped contemporary Bengal.

Registration free of cost.

Date: 21st June, 2026
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Last date to register: 20th June, 2026 (12pm)

The project has been conceived by the Summer interns at Birla Academy of Art and Culture.


WORDLESS STORIES IN LINOCUTBAAC Summer Workshop 2026Join us for a workshop with artist *Indraagni Ghosh* for a unique, h...
02/06/2026

WORDLESS STORIES IN LINOCUT
BAAC Summer Workshop 2026

Join us for a workshop with artist *Indraagni Ghosh* for a unique, hands-on journey into the world of visual storytelling through linocut. This immersive workshop guides participants through the techniques of drawing, carving, and inking while exploring the collaborative creation of wordless visual narratives. _Certificates will be issued upon completion._

What to expect:
* An in-depth guide to linocut techniques and materials (tools, ink, printing, and paper)
* Exploration of innovative approaches to visual storytelling and comics-making
* Interactive sessions with detailed feedback and guidance throughout the workshop

Workshop details:
Fees: Rs. 3200/-
Dates: 1–4 July 2026
Timings: 4.00–7.00 pm
Venue: Birla Academy of Art & Culture
108–109 Southern Avenue, Kolkata 700029

Details and registration: Link in bio and comments

For queries, please email or WhatsApp us at:

9804221450

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108-109 SOUTHERN Avenue
Kolkata
700029

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3pm - 8pm
Wednesday 3pm - 8pm
Thursday 3pm - 8pm
Friday 3pm - 8pm
Saturday 3pm - 8pm
Sunday 3pm - 8pm

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