Art Alive Gallery — Attraction in Panchsheel Park

Founded in 2001 in Delhi’s Panchsheel Park, Art Alive Gallery has become one of the capital’s coolest spaces to experience contemporary Indian art. From the start, the gallery has focused on building conversations — between artists, art lovers, and curious newcomers — making art feel alive, relevant, and connected to the present.

What sets Art Alive apart is the way it brings together legends and new voices under one roof. Over the years, it has shown the works of greats like S.H. Raza, Anjolie Ela Menon, Jogen Chowdhury, and Manu Parekh, while also spotlighting mid-career masters such as Paresh Maity, Sakti Burman, Thota Vaikuntam, and Jayasri Burman. At the same time, the gallery champions fresh talent — giving young artists like Meera George and Vipul Rathod a platform to share new narratives and challenge boundaries.

The gallery is also known for its bold, memorable exhibitions. From the award-winning Ways of Seeing in 2005 to the thought-provoking YOU WILL KNOW ME: Migration Stories in 2020 and Cabinet of Curiosities in 2024, Art Alive has consistently created experiences that are immersive and culturally sharp. It was also among the first to bring tribal artists into the contemporary spotlight with its landmark Jangarh Kalam show in 2010.

But Art Alive’s reach doesn’t stop in Delhi. Its programs have traveled the world — London, Seoul, Chicago, Sydney, Dubai, and beyond — placing Indian contemporary art on an international stage. Collaborations with institutions like the Victoria & Albert Museum and Royal College of Arts have further cemented its global voice.

Beyond exhibitions, the gallery actively contributes to archiving and shaping discourse on Indian art through beautifully designed books and catalogues.

Two decades on, Art Alive Gallery continues to be more than just a gallery. It’s a dynamic platform — a space where art is not only displayed but lived, questioned, celebrated, and constantly reimagined...

The art gallery had on display curated works of contemporary modern artist Yashwant Deshmukh. The works stood out not just for distinctive style of the artist to frame voids and object forms creatively, but also for the tasteful manner in which the works were mounted by the gallery. An exclusive room housed each large work. The works were strategically lit to add to the dramatic effect....

Had gone, to see, the ceramic exhibition . It’s right on the main road but once inside the building, I was transported, to a cute artistic ambience . There was greenery, sculptures , what I found cutest, was the dog sculpture, sleeping...