Arpana Caur Gallery
of Oil Paintings 1
The Journey Begins
This gallery introduces visitors to the early and foundational works of Arpana Caur, one of India’s most celebrated contemporary painters. Her canvases are not merely art objects — they are meditations on life, death, time, and the struggles of the marginalized.
Collection Highlights
The
Cycle of
Time
Works depicting clocks, wheels, and water, recurring motifs in Caur’s exploration of impermanence.
Women as Keepers of Memory
Paintings that foreground women’s roles, struggles, and resilience.
Spiritual Imagery and Philosophy
Reflections of Sikhism, Sufi philosophy & Buddhist thought that recur through her oeuvre.
Why It Matters
This gallery allows visitors to witness how Arpana Caur established her visual language of symbolism and empathy. These works connect tradition with modernity, spirituality with everyday realities, and silence with resistance.
Visitor Information
4/6 Siri Fort Institutional Area, Opposite Gate No 2 Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi, Delhi 110049, India
Timings
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Open All Days
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