Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata

17/05/2026

May 12–16, 2026

Sharing a few moments from the recently concluded Mentorship Programme at Birla Academy.

Our awardees Samir Das (Drawing) and Muskan Kaur (Sculpture) participated in the programme under the mentorship of Partha Dasgupta , while awardee Indraagni Ghosh worked closely with this year’s Printmaking mentor, Sujoy Mukherjee.

An engaging week of learning, dialogue, experimentation, and artistic exchange.

13/05/2026

10-05-26

As an extension of A star amongst too many, a solo exhibition of Chandra Bhattacharjee’s recent works curated by Uma Ray, we spent a memorable evening of conversations, reflections, and shared experiences through Articulating the Everyday at the Sarala Birla Gallery.

With .chandra, and Subhendu Dasgupta

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the interaction truly meaningful.

11/05/2026

May 5–9, 2026

Sharing a few moments from the recently concluded Mentorship Programme at Birla Academy with our awardees David Malaker and Arnab Das Adhikari, alongside this year’s Painting mentor, Samindranath Majumdar.
An engaging week of learning, dialogue, and artistic exchange.

10/05/2026

Birla Academy of Art and Culture presents

BLACK & WHITE — Reading between the binaries

Step into an evening of thought, memory, and visual dialogue with Samindranath Majumdar, as Black & White unfolds the quiet power of monochrome expression beyond binaries and the obvious.

This insightful library session has been brought to you by Birla Academy of Art and Culture as part of its ongoing summer internship programme.

Time- 6:00 PM to 8:00PM
Venue- Library, 6th Floor
Date- Tuesday, 12th May, 2026

08/05/2026

Birla Academy of Art and Culture cordially invites you to - Articulating the everyday, an evening of insightful dialogue centered on the intersection of art and everyday life.
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Led by speakers ​Chandra Bhattacharjee , ​ Subhendu Dasgupta and Samindranath Majumdar, ​the session primarily focuses on the evocative figural drawings of Chandra Bhattacharjee, currently on view in the exhibition A star amongst too many .

​Moderated by Uma Ray, the evening is designed as an open-ended, participatory interaction with the audience sharing their own personal memories and lived experiences of the everyday, as they relate to the visual narratives on display.

We look forward to your participation.
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Date: 10th May
Time 6:00 PM
Venue: Sarala Birla Gallery , Birla Academy of Art and Culture

07/05/2026

25/04/2026

24 -04-26
Happy to share a few glimpses from the opening of A star amongst too many, an exhibition showcasing Chandra Bhattacharjee’s spectacular works.

An exhibition that stands out for the scale and magnitude of Bhattacharjee’s drawings as never seen before.

Do visit the exhibition that is open till 31st May. We look forward to having you with us.

23/04/2026

April 21 - 25, 2026

Sharing a few moments from the ongoing Mentorship program with our awardee
Aishi Biswas with our mentor for Photography this year - Amy Parrish, in her sudio.

18/04/2026

In this episode of we take a closer look at 's practice through a catalogue of his Retrospective at the in 1981.

Follow us to discover more such gems from the BAAC Library!

17/04/2026

Announcing the summer workshop for junior category 2026 - 2027 -

Junior category -
Course - In Focus: Exploring Paper making and book binding using natural materials
Age - 8 years to 16 years

Facilitator - Anupam Chakraborty
Dates - 12 - 16 May
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Duration of workshop - 5 days
Course fee - Rs. 2500/- inclusive of materials
Application deadline - 10th May

Workshop details: This summer, we are offering an immersive and fun-filled experience for children to engage in paper-making activity and learning ways to bind their handiwork to create books and diaries.

With emphasis on learning through observation and innovative ideas using natural elements for composition and adaptation of new skills, the workshop will highlight the process and technique through demonstrations and conversations. It also aims to educate participants through stories and finding inspiration in nature to incorporate these forms as a mode of expression.

Seats are limited!
Book your spot today.
Register here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NErELndDQ44TUxyv_aIi6-rshUr6RhvOJPwhdcs6MMc/edit?ts=69de1b55


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14/04/2026

Many parts of India celebrate the New Year at this time. Whether we know it as Poila Boishakh, Bohag Bihu, Pana Sankranti, Puthandu, or Vishu, it is a time of renewal and hope.

On that note, we are delighted to present our Summer Catalogue from the Collectors’ Corner at BAAC, featuring both fresh new works and familiar favourites. What better way to celebrate renewal than with a fresh infusion of colour and inspiration in your space?

You can download the catalogue by following the link in our bio. Whether you are looking for sculpture or graphics, watercolours or natural pigments, we offer a wide range of carefully hand-picked works.

For any query, please feel free to reach out to us.

Cover image:
Khurram Amir | Silent Dialogues | 2025 | Oil on canvas |180x122 cm.