With its long term vision of making art accessible to the general public, and to expand the understanding of modern Indian art, DAG has curated a historical exhibition, Drishyakala, at the historic Red Fort, in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India.

Four historical exhibitions spanning three centuries of art practice mark the debut of this unique art museum. A first of a kind at a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the exhibition showcases 200 years of Indian art and art practice. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the exhibition on 23 January.

In addition to the exhibition which consists of 415 original artworks from the mid-18th-century onwardsDAG has put in place aggressive programming for all age groups children and adults, including curated walks and creative workshops, to create an understanding of art and artistry. 

About DAG

DAG was established as a private art gallery in 1993 in New Delhi, and over the past 25 years, has built a reputation for the quality of its collection that represents the expanse of Indian art practice. This extensive collection charts a historic continuum, from the early works of academic artists trained in Bengal and Bombay, to modernists from Baroda, Delhi and beyond, and includes artworks by some of Indias most celebrated artists, including Raja Ravi Varma, Amrita Sher-Gil,  Jamini Roy, S. H. Raza, M. F. Husain, Tyeb Mehta, F. N. Souza, Avinash Chandra and Chittaprosad.

With the democratization of Indian art as its core aim, DAG consistently hosts outreach programmes for students of schools and colleges, and also runs a pioneering programme for the visually impaired by allowing them to experience art through tactile aids.