Ahmedabad | 08.09.2019 | 02:30 pm ~ 04:30 pm

Hidden Treasures of the Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum

About the walk

Set among tall trees and lush gardens, the Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum complex consists of two buildings that were painstakingly restored by renowned architect Rahul Mehrotra. The main building, a colonial structure built in 1905, showcases over a thousand years of Indian art. The artworks on display reflect the eclectic nature of the collection. The museum seeks to balance art-historical merit with personal favourites while retaining the essence of the family home. The artworks on view are from a range of traditions and styles, with paintings from the Persian, Mughal, Deccan, Pahari and Rajasthani schools being displayed alongside Tibetan thangkas, Company School portraits, modernist paintings from the Bengal School and painted postcards from pre-independent India. Art in stone, metal, wood and Bidri are also on display. In the adjacent Claude Batley house, built in the 1930s, space was created to house temporary exhibitions, retrospectives of established artists and display of works by young artists. Leaving the beauty of the older building untouched and unmarred, a unique glass gallery was added to create extra display space. The complex also has a small amphitheatre with a seating capacity of 250 that can host small performances, musical soirees, talks and discourses. Thus, with a variety of events being planned throughout the year, the museum hopes to create a dynamic and vibrant atmosphere to draw people in for a cultural treat.

This guided tour is free.

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Walk Date
Meeting Time
02:15 pm

About the walk

Set among tall trees and lush gardens, the Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum complex consists of two buildings that were painstakingly restored by renowned architect Rahul Mehrotra. The main building, a colonial structure built in 1905, showcases over a thousand years of Indian art. The artworks on display reflect the eclectic nature of the collection. The museum seeks to balance art-historical merit with personal favourites while retaining the essence of the family home. The artworks on view are from a range of traditions and styles, with paintings from the Persian, Mughal, Deccan, Pahari and Rajasthani schools being displayed alongside Tibetan thangkas, Company School portraits, modernist paintings from the Bengal School and painted postcards from pre-independent India. Art in stone, metal, wood and Bidri are also on display. In the adjacent Claude Batley house, built in the 1930s, space was created to house temporary exhibitions, retrospectives of established artists and display of works by young artists. Leaving the beauty of the older building untouched and unmarred, a unique glass gallery was added to create extra display space. The complex also has a small amphitheatre with a seating capacity of 250 that can host small performances, musical soirees, talks and discourses. Thus, with a variety of events being planned throughout the year, the museum hopes to create a dynamic and vibrant atmosphere to draw people in for a cultural treat.

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Bijal Shah
Bijal Shah is an Art Educator. She works on making hand-made products related to the craft and cultures of India in name of Cosmic Artecrafts. She is a Certified Artisan and Member at the Development Commissioner of Handicrafts DC(H), and has been certified as an Authorized Volunteer for heritage walks by the Gujarat Tourism Department - Cosmic Pleasures. She also conducts various thread craft activities in several schools in Ahmedabad. She has pursed Bachelor in Tourism Studies & Post…

Meeting Time

02:15 PM

Meeting point

Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum, Lalbaug Shahibaug, near the Shahibaug Underpass

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Shahibaug Underpass BRTS

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

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Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Please Note

  • No entry fees.
  • Parking facilities are available at the meeting point.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and carry drinking water and an umbrella or a raincoat.
  • Photography is strictly prohibited.