Kiran Nadar Museum of Art is a welcoming place for all. We present the arts primarily from India and South Asia across time, with creativity, knowledge, and conversations. Through our collection, exhibitions, educational and cultural programming, we aspire to connect the arts, artists, and audiences.
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Painting
TYEB MEHTA
Bearing Weight
(with the lightness of being)
05 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026
locationKNMA, New Delhi
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Animation
Nalini Malani
Of Woman Born
09 May 2026 - 22 Nov 2026
locationMagazzini del Sale, Venice
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Educational Outreach
Step into a world where art meets imagination. KNMA’s dynamic programs invite students and young adults to explore, question, and discover the magic of art beyond the classroom. Through interactive workshops, storytelling sessions, and tailored engagements, we create spaces where learners from schools, colleges, and NGOs can connect with creativity in exciting and meaningful ways. Together, we nurture the next generation of curious minds, thinkers, and creators.
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Educational Outreach for students and young adults by Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Saket, New Delhi
KNMA's Upcoming Museum
Architectural rendering of the upcoming Kiran Nadar Museum of Art building
Architectural rendering of the upcoming Kiran Nadar Museum of Art building The new museum, spanning 1 million sq. ft., is poised to become South Asia's largest art and cultural center, featuring a state-of-the-art building and serving as a vibrant cultural hub.
Architectural rendering of the upcoming Kiran Nadar Museum of Art building
Architectural rendering of the upcoming Kiran Nadar Museum of Art building Where art, architecture, and life converge! The building blends modern rectangular forms with intricately carved balconies inspired by Mughal architecture, creating a structure that interacts with the space it is situated in.
Large-scale campus view of the upcoming Kiran Nadar Museum of Art building
Large-scale campus view of the upcoming Kiran Nadar Museum of Art building This unique and iconic project was conceived through a limited, invitation-only international design competition and later commissioned to Adjaye Associates, a renowned architectural firm with offices in London, New York, and Accra.
Architectural rendering of the upcoming Kiran Nadar Museum of Art building
Architectural rendering of the upcoming Kiran Nadar Museum of Art building The building is constructed as a self-cleaning white concrete edifice. The concrete mix used achieves an extremely low-carbon footprint, aiming to achieve a LEED Platinum rating through various innovations and the use of recycled materials.
Our Collection
The museum’s ever-expanding collection of over 16,000 artworks from South Asia features some of the most significant modernist and contemporary works. Now broadening its scope to include classical, folk, and tribal art, the collection spans historical trajectories from the 3rd century BCE to 20th-century Indian art, alongside the experimental practices of young contemporaries.
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Selection of artworks from the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art collection
On YouTube
10 years of Kiran Nadar Museum of Art video
10 years of KNMA
The Weavers of Patan video on National Handloom Day by the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art
National Handloom Day - Weavers of Patan
'Meet the Masters' series by the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, featuring artist Vivan Sundaram
Meet The Masters, Vivan Sundaram
'Unearthing Memories of Civilisation: Curation as Archaeology', a virtual exhibition by KNMA
Unearthing Memories of Civilisation: Curation as Archaeology | Virtual Exhibition
Video of the Chalo Museum initiative by KNMA
Chalo Museum
Video of Kiran Nadar discussing the work of artist Rameshwar Broota at KNMA
Kiran Nadar on Rameshwar Broota
Artist Studio Series by KNMA, featuring Pooja Iranna
The Artist’s Studio - Pooja Iranna
Video featuring contemporary artist Afrah Shafiq talking about her artwork 'Nobody Knows for Certain', part of Very Small Feelings
Nobody Knows for Certain | Afrah Shafiq | Very Small Feelings
Video exploring the inspiration behind KNMA’s 'The Rooted Nomad: MF Husain' with Kiran Nadar during the Venice Biennale 2024
Explore the inspiration behind "The Rooted Nomad: MF Husain" exhibition with Mrs Nadar
An exclusive TV feature on KNMA, featuring Kiran Nadar, envisioning art accessibility for all audiences
Exclusive TV Feature - Envisioning Art For All
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