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Kolkata, often considered India's cultural capital, boasts a vibrant art scene that showcases its historic significance and artistic legacy. From traditional folk art to contemporary installations, the city features numerous art galleries, museums, and cultural centres that display the works of talented artists from across India and beyond. Kolkata offers visitors an unforgettable art and cultural experience at various venues such as the Academy of Fine Arts, Birla Academy of Art and Culture and Victoria Memorial Hall. Kolkata's art scene reflects its vibrant spirit while festivals and events that pay homage to artists' work throughout the year highlight their passion for creativity.
Kolkata is famously recognised for its signature form of folk art known as Pattachitra painting. Pattachitra is a traditional Bengali tradition which involves using natural colours and dyes for its creation. Depicting intricate designs or mythological stories on cloth or canvas using bold lines and vibrant hues, reflecting Hindu mythology or folklore alongside social/political issues as themes for its work.
Kolkata is well known for its rich tradition in Terracotta Craft. Terracotta refers to the art of creating objects from clay and Kolkata has long been noted as being home to highly skilled artisans who create amazing figurines, idols and sculptures using this medium.
One of the oldest forms of Bengali art, Terracotta tiles have long been an important decorative feature at religious sites like temples. Now these intricately-carved tiles can be found as products for home decor such as trays, pen holders, flower pots and tiles etc.
Kolkata is also home to some of India's finest textile artisans, who produce beautiful textiles such as weaving, embroidery and block printing, which can be seen in their stunning textile production here. Muslin, jamdani and baluchari sarees are among the most favoured pieces produced here.
