Kalakriti Art Gallery
Banjara Hills, Hyderabad · Est. 2002 · One of South India’s Largest Art Galleries
Kalakriti
Art Gallery
Established 2002 · Directed by Rekha Lahoti
A living dialogue between artists and audiences — championing modern masters, post-independence pioneers, and the most compelling voices in contemporary South Asian art.
Where art becomes
a conversation
“What began as an art gallery in 2002 has grown into a dynamic platform that connects ideas, artists, and audiences.”
Established in 2002 by Rekha and Prshant Lahoti, Kalakriti Art Gallery is one of the leading art spaces in Hyderabad — and among the largest private art galleries in South India. Spanning 7,500 square feet, the gallery is committed to showcasing a diverse range of artistic practices from across South Asia.
From established modern masters and post-independence pioneers to the most compelling emerging voices of today, Kalakriti has shaped Hyderabad’s cultural landscape for over two decades. The gallery’s commitment extends beyond exhibitions to promoting scholarship and intellectual engagement through talks, workshops, film screenings, and publications.
In 2003, Kalakriti founded the Krishnakriti Foundation to expand its commitment to art education, community engagement, and Hyderabad’s cultural life beyond the gallery walls.
A visionary whose leadership transcends the boundaries of the gallery walls, Rekha Lahoti has been the driving force behind Kalakriti’s evolution from a pioneering art space into a full cultural ecosystem. Trained in fine arts and music, she brings a deep personal relationship with artistic practice to everything she curates and creates. Under her leadership, Kalakriti has become a platform where immersive installations, rigorous scholarship, and community programming sit alongside world-class exhibitions — connecting Hyderabad to the broader conversation about India’s creative identity.
A gallery built for
every kind of encounter
4,500 sq ft of beautifully proportioned exhibition space — designed to showcase work from intimate drawings to large-scale installations, with natural and controlled gallery lighting throughout.
A dedicated platform for emerging and mid-career artists working across contemporary practices — providing focused exposure and curatorial support to the next generation of South Asian artists.
Alfresco dining in an art environment — where the conversation continues over food and drink, surrounded by the gallery’s permanent collection and rotating works. A rare fusion of art and hospitality in Hyderabad.
A discreet, dedicated space for collectors and serious buyers to view works in an unhurried setting — with curatorial guidance and full provenance documentation available on request.
An in-house library of art publications, exhibition catalogues, and critical texts available to researchers, students, and collectors — supporting the gallery’s commitment to scholarship and education.
Kalakriti has pioneered immersive art experiences in Hyderabad — from the acclaimed ‘Infinite Room’ installation to 360-degree environments that invite visitors into the work itself, not just in front of it.
From the masters
to the emerging
Kalakriti has built one of the most comprehensive artist rosters of any gallery in South India — spanning the full arc of modern Indian art from the Bengal School through post-independence modernism to the most vital contemporary practices of today.
Exhibitions,
moments & spaces
A glimpse into the gallery’s spaces, exhibitions, and events – where art and audience meet.
Photography from the Kalakriti Art Gallery collection. Contact the gallery to submit or update images.
A two-decade
exhibition record
Kalakriti Collective at India Art Fair 2026, New Delhi. Four artists working across diverse practices — material, process, and meaning converging on a single platform.
Tracing the evolution of human creativity from the earliest gestures of civilisation to contemporary art, digital culture, and speculative futures.
Kalakriti presented an immersive 360-degree installation by Ankon Mitra with layered structures and glasses — drawing visitors into a fully spatial experience of the artist’s practice.
Miniature paintings by R. Giridhar Gowd, exhibited alongside the group show Whispers of Nature. Covered in Indian Express for its depth of devotional imagery.
Curated by Arka Prava Bose. An exhibition of popular devotional and decorative prints from the archive, bridging the sacred and the commercial in Indian visual culture.
A career-spanning retrospective of the Hyderabad-based artist whose work spans nearly six decades. Accompanied by a major publication produced by Kalakriti Art Gallery.
A comprehensive retrospective of one of India’s most significant artists, tracing his practice from his early work in Calcutta through to his fully-formed oeuvre. Accompanied by a scholarly catalogue.
“Recognised among India’s top six museums and art galleries — a living platform where art, education, and community converge.”
Come and see
the work in person
Banjara Hills, Hyderabad — 500 034
Telangana, India
Landmark: Hyatt Place Lane
Krishnakriti Foundation · Artcafe.in