Watch: A tour of the renovated Venkatappa Art Gallery in Bengaluru

Located inside the beautiful Cubbon park, the Venkatappa Art Gallery holds a special place in the history of Bengaluru. The Government of Karnataka inaugurated the iconic art gallery in 1975.

It was dedicated to the great artist Shri K. Venkatappa. He was a pioneer in painting, Plaster of Paris works and an exponent of Veena.

In January 17, 2024 the Brigade Foundation of the Brigade Group started the restoration work of the gallery. It included repairing the museum’s infrastructure, including civil repairs, public amenities, and enhancing gallery displays. The external landscaping was also improved.

The Galleries now showcase works of artists K. Venkatappa and K.K. Hebbar, alongside five mini galleries featuring rotating exhibitions. The renovated facility also features a restoration room which provides conservators with tools to maintain and restore artworks. The building now has a cafe space too.

The renovated art gallery will now be officially transferred to government authorities for maintenance.