New open-air art gallery opens in Delhi’s Nehru Park to spotlight emerging talent

Chandra underlined NDMC’s broader civic and cultural responsibilities. “The work of a municipality ranges from sanitation to the development of art. We have to carry all these responsibilities together, and this Srijan Art Gallery is one such initiative in that direction.”

He added that NDMC wants art to be integrated into various public spaces, and that the process for this has already begun. “New and young aspiring artists should be given such spaces where they can showcase their work, and that is why NDMC is planning similar initiatives in Lodhi Colony and Central Market.”

Praising the initiative, Padma Shri recipient Biman Bihar Das said, “A country is known by its art, and our country is not short of it. This art gallery is a significant step in bringing artists together.”

Harshvardhan Sharma, Advisor (Art and Culture), NDMC, called the moment significant. “It is a big occasion for artists as they are getting a platform. Thinking about artists and working for them is a slow process, and now that process has come true.”

A visitor said, “It is a great initiative. Giving upcoming artists a space like this not only helps them grow but also makes public places like this feel more alive. I hope NDMC spreads this to other parks and markets also.”

Digvijay Singh, a visitor and art enthusiast, said, “It’s really nice to see something like this in a public space. Young artists need opportunities like this, and it is good someone is thinking about them.”

(Sharmistha Shivhare is an intern with The Indian Express)