This is a gallery-hopping tour in Mumbai's Art Precinct, which includes the Kala Ghoda and Ballard Estate Heritage Districts. You will get a look at the vibrant world of contemporary Indian painting, mixed media art and sculpture, depending on what is showing at the time. Contemporary Indian art has been evolving from the early 1900s to the present day and presents a highly diverse picture. We will visit 4-5 galleries, both large and small, showcasing different types of Indian art.
The Kala Ghoda and Ballard Estate areas have developed into prominent cultural centers in Mumbai. They have distinct visual identities because they house a fine collection of heritage structures in Victorian Neo-Gothic, Indo Saracenic, Renaissance Revival and Edwardian Neo Classical styles. There are art galleries, museums and cultural spaces, including pavement galleries. Several restaurants, popular shops, and designer boutiques also add diversity to these areas.
If you are looking to buy a piece of contemporary Indian art, you can use the walk as the first step to identify something that you like and perhaps come back later to buy it.
When:
All days of the week, except Mondays. Starts at 11:00 a.m. at Dhanraj Mahal, opposite the Yacht Club. Group sizes vary from 2-6 people.
Costs and Booking:
- INR 850 per person for 7-10 persons
- INR 1250 per person for 5-6 persons
- INR 1750 per person for 3-4 persons
- INR 2250 per person for 2 persons
- INR 4000 for a solo traveller
Includes:
English-speaking guide, personalised walk and all taxes.
Prior reservation is mandatory. Payment online prior to the tour. Email deepa@mumbaimagic.com or WhatsApp wa.me/+919867707414.
Tour Notes:
Guides are not art specialists, and they do not have degrees in fine arts or sculpture. They are fluent in English, and trained in the tour route, but cannot offer advice on art. There is a lot of walking on the tour, so please wear comfortable footwear. You can also hop into local black and yellow taxis to get from Kala Ghoda to Ballard Estate, let the guide know if you prefer that.
