West Bengal, the epicenter of Bengali culture is opulent in cultural extravaganzas. There are art galleries in nearly ever corner of the posh localities and hosts exhibitions that showcase the works of the talented young artists. Galleria La Mere is one such art gallery that promotes promising young artists.
Galerie La Mere is christened after the revered Mother and is an initiative of Sri Aurobino Institute of Culture to endorse creativity. The institute opened its doors with the objective of commemorating the life and times of the Divine Artist.
Galerie La Mere is housed with the sanctum of Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture - Lakshmi's House. The building is a popular hangout of Kolkata’s art circles. Connoisseurs and patrons of fine arts can always be found blissfully browsing through the galleries and corridors of the building.
Galerie La Mere exudes an overwhelming aura of sanctity and creativity. Researchers, art scholars, writers and budding painters can be found milling about the premises in order to see, learn and gather inspiration. The gallery’s library is endowed with a plethora of books on the history and the different forms of art.
Apart form the regular exhibitions that exhibit the works of the eminent artists and provide an opening to the newcomers, the gallery hosts interactive sessions with renowned artists, scholars and experts from the art world who offer professional advice. Galerie La Mere also strives to reach out to the masses and enhance their exposure to the fine arts and thus conducts workshops in academic institutes and museum, in collaboration with professional agencies.
For further information on Galerie La Mere, contact:
- Galerie La Mere
Sri Aurobino Institute of Culture
3 Regent Park
Kolkata,
West Bengal 700 040
