Vesavar Art Gallery in Pune, India

Along the iconic East Street in the neighbourhood of Camp in Pune, there is an old heritage stone building which has been recently turned into an art gallery.

Vesavar Art Gallery was founded by Kavita Bhandari and artist Pranali Harpude with the aim of creating an environment to showcase contemporary Indian art. The founders identified this heritage building which is more than a hundred years old and recognized its potential as a space for establishing such an art hub. The restoration of the building was meticulously carried out in great detail by architect Sandeep Shah. The architectural elements of the building such as the wooden staircase and the ceiling were carefully preserved to maintain the building’s old world charm and vintage essence.

The walls have been kept white so as to offer a clean and simple backdrop to highlight the displayed artwork. The artistic wooden trussed roof of the gallery is like a step back in time. The gallery has blended the old with the new and has created an art space which celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the city. The art gallery aims to create a supportive environment for artists to showcase their talents.