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| Place | Chennai |
|---|---|
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1966 |
| Museum Type | Artists' Commune / Art Gallery / Sculpture Park |
| National Importance Museum | No (Privately-run ar |
| Address | 2/139, East Coast Road, Injambakkam, Chennai - 600115 |
| Visiting Time | 09:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Open daily) |
| Entry Fee | Adults: ₹30 Children (below 10 years): ₹10 NRIs: ₹50 |
Established in 1966 in Injambakkam, Chennai, Cholamandal Artists Village was founded to give artists financial independence through the sale of handicrafts. It is the birthplace of the Madras School of Art, blending traditional Indian motifs with modern abstraction.
The complex features two main galleries - the Laburnum and Indigo galleries - along with an extensive International Sculpture Park. The collection consists of paintings, copper-sheet works, wood carvings, and terracotta sculptures created by resident and guest artists.
Permanent Collection of the Madras Movement: Houses seminal works by the founders, including K.C.S. Paniker, S. Dhanapal, and K. Ramanujam. It is specifically noted for its Copper Relief works, a signature technique developed here to combine craft with high art.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The village is set across 10 acres of land. It includes an Open Air Theatre for dance and music performances and various craft shops where visitors can purchase authentic batik fabrics, pottery, and jewelry directly from the creators. |
| Artifacts | Stone and bronze sculptures in the open-air garden; Large-scale metal installations; Contemporary Indian paintings; Handcrafted leather and batik art; Archival sketches of the early Madras Art Movement. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 44 2449 0092 |
| Email ID | info@cholamandalartsvillage.com |