The people of Chennai enjoy a rich and varied cultural life. Chennai art is an integral part of this cultural life and has made a mark not only at the national level but also at the international level. There are many renowned art galleries in Chennai, where various types of exhibitions are conducted on a regular basis.
Chennai art incorporates in itself both traditional as well as contemporary art forms that are found in India. Regular exhibitions and displays of art works are carried on in the various art galleries of the city for the common people. These exhibitions not only attract the local people of the place but also art connoisseurs from all across the globe.
A very popular place with artists and sculptors of Chennai is the Cholamandel Artists’ Village. The artists and sculptors are free to practice their work in their individual studios. The paintings and sculptures are also available for sale. An art gallery enhances the importance of the Artists’ Village to a great extent, as numerous international tourists frequent the place on a regular basis.
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There are many art galleries in Chennai, where various forms of art exhibitions are held all through out the year. Some of the popular art galleries are as follows:
- National Art Gallery
- Art World Gallery
- Tanjore Creations
- Rim Jim Art Gallery
- Art Arcade
- C P Art Center
- Lalit Kala Academy
The art galleries of Chennai not only display art forms of renowned artists, but also of budding and emerging artists, who are equivalently talented. Chennai, the hub of art and culture in South India, has also produced many prominent artists. Some of the popular artists are R.M.Palaniappan, KCS Panicker, R.B.Bhaskaran, K.M.Adimoolam, A.V.Ilango, Sivabalan, Benita Perciyal and many more. The various art schools in the city are also guiding the emerging artists to the fullest.
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