If Bangalore had a love language, it would be colour, culture, and creativity. From world-class art galleries to edgy street murals and buzzing creative hubs, the city’s art scene is as layered as its traffic.
Whether you’re a seasoned art connoisseur, a photography buff, or just someone who loves beautiful things, here’s your go-to guide to exploring Bangalore through its art.
1. National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Palace Road
Why Visit:
– Beautiful colonial-era mansion with lush lawns
– Rotating exhibitions + permanent works by legends like Raja Ravi Varma
– Peaceful café to sketch, sip, or stare into the distance ☕
Perfect For: Classic art lovers, solo wanderers
Entry: ₹20–₹500
Website: ngmaindia.gov.in
2. Art Galleries You’ll Love
📍Gallery G, Lavelle Road
Contemporary works with a focus on Indian modernists
📍Time & Space Art Gallery, Kasturba Road
Set in a heritage bungalow; hosts stellar solo shows
📍Venkatappa Art Gallery, Cubbon Park
Local legends + new names in a low-key, nostalgic space
Pro Tip: Combine your gallery visits with café-hopping nearby—most of them are surrounded by leafy lanes and cute coffee spots
3. Street Art at Church Street & Indiranagar
Bangalore’s street walls don’t just speak—they shout with style.
– Church Street is a literal canvas with vivid murals, protest art, and pop culture pieces
– Indiranagar’s alleys (especially 100 Ft Road) are a graffiti goldmine
– Don’t miss the metro station murals—they’re hidden masterpieces on your commute!
📸 Insta-worthy rating: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🎒 Free & open 24/7. Bring your camera + curiosity!
4. Rangoli Metro Art Center, MG Road
Why Visit:
– An underrated gem near MG Road Metro
– Exhibits, craft shops, and open-air performances
– Great for catching a local art fair or weekend gig 🎤
Perfect For: Offbeat explorers & cultural junkies
💡 Grab filter coffee at the nearby kiosk and just vibe
5. Craft Stores That Feel Like Galleries
📍Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium, MG Road
For Channapatna toys, sandalwood sculptures, and silk art 🪵
📍Raintree, Sankey Road
Artisanal jewellery, folk paintings, and textile art—perfect for gifts
Use Mony to pay cash-free at most artisan stores—support local, shop easy!
6. Creative Co-Working + Maker Spaces
📍Lahe Lahe, Indiranagar
Workshops, poetry slams, art jams
📍Jus’ Trufs Studio, Jakkur
Art meets chocolate factory—YES PLEASE!
📍Shoonya, Lalbagh Road
Theatre, yoga, music, and experimental performances
Pro Tip: Many spaces have open mics or “walk-in” art classes—check Instagram or drop by!
Final Frame
Bangalore’s art scene isn’t locked in a frame—it spills onto streets, hides in book cafés, pulses in handmade jewellery, and whispers from crumbling walls. Whether you’re buying a canvas, sipping on inspiration, or just walking with wide eyes—art finds you here.
So go explore, sketch, click, collect—and let Mony be your wallet while you soak up the soul of the city