Take a pictorial tour of Mumbai’s Jehangir Art Gallery which has reopened after 11 months

Like many other museums and art galleries in the country, the Jehangir Art Gallery, too, reopened for the public after staying closed for 11 months, because of the pandemic-induced lockdown. On the occasion, Indian Express photographer Ganesh Shirsekar took a tour of the place -- located in Mumbai's Kalaghoda -- to understand the mood of the people. Scroll down to see the pictures.

According to the website, the Jehangir Art Gallery was established in 1952, and it has since been closely associated with the development of contemporary Indian art. Over the years, it has hosted several exhibitions by painters, sculptors, print-makers, craftsmen, ceramicists, photographers and weavers. (Express photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)

Did you know? Sir Cowasji Jehangir, Second Baronet (1879-1962) was the gallery's founder. He was a leading citizen of his time, and made some notable contributions to the business life of the city as an industrialist and banker, and to the political life of the country as a great patron of art. (Express photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)

According to reports, the seven exhibition halls inside the art gallery will reopen in phases through April, keeping social distancing and other safety norms in place. (Express photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)

Before the pandemic, the gallery regularly held lecture programmes, workshops and discussions on various forms of art, stressing on the importance of education for both the academically-inclined and laypersons. (Express photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)

The building was designed by Durga Bajpai, and has the distinction of being one of the earliest structures built in Mumbai. The website states that it is situated behind the famous Prince of Wales Museum -- now known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya -- in the Fort area of the city. (Express photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)

The celebrated gallery has exhibited works of artists like MF Hussain and SH Raza. Other frequenters included Akbar Padamsee, Ram Kumar, Anjolie Ela Menon and KK Hebbar, among others. (Express photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)