Arpana Museum of Paperworks
Delicacy on Paper
Unlike stone, canvas, or walls, paper is fragile — yet it has carried centuries of thought, imagination, and beauty. This museum houses drawings, etchings, gouaches, and works on paper that reveal both experimentation and intimacy in art.
Collection Highlights
Fine
Drawings
Preparatory sketches that reveal the artist’s process and raw creativity.
Gouache Works
Layers of colour on paper, giving voice to delicate yet bold expression.
Etchings and Prints
Works that blend Indian traditions with modern artistic techniques.
Why It Matters
These works often escape grand narratives but carry equal, if not greater, intimacy and meaning. They let us see the artist’s hand in its purest form, unmediated by grandeur. The museum is a quiet space for close looking and deep reflection.
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
Ticketless Museums
Free entry to museums and library