The Academy of Fine Arts

One of the oldest fine arts academies in India, the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, was founded in 1933 by Lady Ranu Mukherjee. Initially located in a room rented out by the Indian Museum, the academy later moved to its present location in the 1950s. The efforts of Lady Ranu Mukherjee, Dr. BC Roy (the then chief minister of West Bengal) and Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India are worth mentioning in this respect. The academy houses a huge collection of paintings and art by prominent Bengal School artists Gaganendranath Tagore, Jamini Roy, Nandalal Basu and many others. Apart from that the academy holds regular exhibitions on art and painting by contemporary Indian artists. Marvel the works of these artists and appreciate their efforts while you are here. A theatre auditorium at the academy happens to be one of the most popular theatres in the city that organises performances on a daily basis and has an annual theatre festival as well. Do remember to watch a play at this renowned theatre auditorium once you are in the city. The theatre is easily accessible from the Rabindra Sadan metro station.