Art Exhibitions & Galleries in Trivandrum
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The city's art starts in the Museum compound, where the Sree Chitra Art Gallery, opened in 1935, shows the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma alongside works from other Indian and Asian schools, and Napier Museum displays bronzes, ivory and wood carving. Temporary exhibitions move between a handful of spaces: the galleries in the Museum grounds, the College of Fine Arts in Palayam, Alliance Française in Vazhuthacaud, Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan and Ayyankali Hall, with the Soorya Festival adding painting and photography shows in season. The Kerala Arts and Crafts Village near Kovalam has galleries and working studios for mural painting, sculpture and metal craft, and the walls of Manaveeyam Veedhi are painted by local artists. Entry to most exhibitions is free. This page lists exhibitions, artist talks and art workshops in Thiruvananthapuram, updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I see Raja Ravi Varma's paintings?
At the Sree Chitra Art Gallery in the Museum compound, which is closed on Mondays.
Are art exhibitions in Trivandrum free?
Most temporary exhibitions are free. The Museum galleries and the Kerala Arts and Crafts Village charge an entry ticket.
Where are contemporary art shows held?
At the galleries in the Museum grounds, the College of Fine Arts, Alliance Française and cultural centres such as Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan.
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