Gallery OED
| Place | Kochi |
|---|---|
| State | Kerala |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2004 |
| Museum Type | Contemporary Art Gallery / Cultural Space |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | 5/600, Bazaar Rd, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002 |
| Visiting Time | 11:00 AM – 06:00 PM (Monday to Sunday) Closed on Tuesdays. |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Established in 2004, Gallery OED (Open Eyed Dreams) is a premier contemporary art venue in Kochi. It is housed in a restored 19th-century Portuguese-era pepper warehouse on Bazaar Road. Founded by Dilip Narayanan, it serves as a platform for modern Indian art within the historic Mattancherry district.
General Collections
The gallery specializes in contemporary Indian art, featuring rotating paintings, sculptures, and ceramic installations. It maintains two exhibition spaces and a design store. The collection highlights emerging and established artists from Kerala and across India, focusing on experimental forms and social identity.
Unique Historical Collections
Whispering Clay: A major retrospective of pioneer potter Vimoo Sanghvi, featuring 600+ ceramic works. Warehouse Architecture: The building preserves massive wooden beams and open layouts of a colonial spice warehouse. Ambedkarian Aesthetics: Specialized exhibitions exploring subaltern narratives and justice.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | Key participant in Kochi-Muziris Biennale collateral events. Noted for its architectural restoration by Thought Parallels. Located in the heart of the Mattancherry spice market. |
| Artifacts | Ceramic sculptures; Large-format contemporary oil paintings; Mixed-media installations; Traditional wooden artifacts; Limited edition art catalogues; Curated textiles in the design boutique. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 94471 08011 +91 484 221 6811 |
| Email ID | oedgallery@gmail.com |