The
National Gallery of Modern Art was established in the year 1954 by, the
then Vice President of India, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. The best place to
see Indian contemporary art, this museum is situated at Jaipur House of
New Delhi. The royal building of the museum was formerly the residence
of erstwhile Maharajas of Jaipur. It houses a splendid collection of
paintings, some of which are as old as 150 years! The painting treasure
housed here includes the 19th and early-20th century paintings of
British artists, Thomas Daniell, and his nephew, William. You can also see the artworks of renowned Indian artists, such as Rabindranath Tagore, Jamini Roy and Amrita Sher Gill. National Gallery of Modern Art throws light on the evolution of modern Indian paintings and sculpture. There is also an Art Reference Library, with a good collection of art books, journals and periodicals as well as a sculpture garden at the back. Apart from organizing shows and gallery management, there are a number of other activities undertaken at the gallery.