| In
order to establish and operationalise the branch in
the Southern part of the country with all facilities
of International standards a building named 'Manikyavelu
Mansion has been acquired form the Govt. of Karnataka.
A comprehensive scheme for renovations and additions
to the existing building amounting to Rs. 7.78 Crores
has been approved by the Ministry of Culture and the
work is being executed by the Central Public
Works
Department. With the completion of renovation and
additional construction work, a carpet area of 3710
sq.mt. and a total built up area of 5587 sq.mt. will
be available for display of art objects, exhibition
and other artistic pursuits. It is expected that the
entire construction work will be completed and the
branch will be fully operationalised during the year
2006. Once the branch becomes operational, it will
develop itself into a full-fledged museum of Modern
Art and will have a perpetual standing in the field of
Modern Art and Art practices.
National
Gallery of Modern Art
Manickavelu
Mansion
49, Palace Road
Bangalore - 560052
Dr.
Mrs. Rehana Shah (Officer on Special Duty)
Telefax: 080 - 2220102
|
