Art exhibitions in Bengaluru are redefining the city’s cultural landscape, showcasing everything from contemporary installations to traditional artworks by India’s leading artists. Whether you’re an art lover, collector, or first-time visitor, Bengaluru’s art galleries & expo centers are hosting an incredible lineup of shows this year. This guide highlights the top exhibitions, venues, and creative showcases you shouldn’t miss.
Top Art Exhibitions in Bengaluru 2026
Paper Gardens: Art, Botany, and Empire
Event Date
Mar 7, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026
Event Venue
MAP, Bengaluru
Event Organizer
MAP
Paper Gardens: Art, Botany, and Empire, at Museum of Art & Photography, explores the intersection of art, science and colonial history through botanical illustrations from the Indian subcontinent. The exhibition traces how plants were documented, studied and circulated during the height of the British empire, revealing their role as both scientific subjects and cultural symbols.
Bringing together over a hundred detailed drawings, the exhibition highlights the collaboration between European botanists and local artists, whose contributions shaped the development of botanical knowledge. These works, created in gardens, forests and fields, transform living plants into precise visual records while reflecting complex histories of labour, authorship and global exchange.
Together, the exhibition offers a nuanced perspective on how art and science intersect, inviting viewers to reconsider the layered histories behind botanical imagery.
Why You Should Visit
A visually rich exhibition that uncovers the intersections of art, science and colonial history through botanical illustration.
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Ticket Tika Chaap: The Art of the Trademark in Textile Trade
Event Date
1 March – 7 June 2026
Event Venue
Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), Bengaluru
Event Organizer
Museum of Art & Photography
Ticket Tika Chaap: The Art of the Trademark in Textile Trade, at Museum of Art & Photography, explores the visual culture of textile labels used during the Indo British trade era. These vibrant printed tickets, once attached to cloth, functioned as early forms of branding, blending art, commerce and cultural symbolism.
Bringing together hundreds of historic labels alongside archival material, the exhibition reveals how imagery shaped consumer perception across diverse markets. Drawing from mythology, royalty and everyday life, these works reflect the intersections of colonial trade, visual culture and global exchange.
Together, the exhibition offers a compelling look at the origins of branding, inviting viewers to reconsider how images influence value, identity and desire.
Why You Should Visit
A visually engaging exhibition that traces the roots of branding through art, history and global textile trade.
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Beneath the Turning Sky
Event Date
17 January 2026 – 3 December 2028
Event Venue
Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), Bengaluru
Event Organizer
Museum of Art & Photography
Beneath the Turning Sky, at Museum of Art & Photography, is a long term exhibition that explores humanity’s relationship with the cosmos and the world we inhabit. Drawing from a wide range of artworks across time periods and mediums, the exhibition reflects how humans have sought meaning through mythology, science and imagination.
Structured across themes such as wonder, exploration and the future, the exhibition brings together paintings, textiles, sculptures and interactive elements to create a multi sensory experience. By connecting historical perspectives with contemporary concerns like ecology and technology, it invites viewers to reflect on their place within a constantly evolving universe.
Together, the exhibition offers a contemplative and expansive journey, encouraging reflection on time, existence and our shared responsibility toward the world.
Why You Should Visit
A thought provoking and immersive exhibition that connects art, cosmos and human existence across time.
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Mélange of Memories – Group Painting Exhibition
Event Date
18 April 2026 – 8 May 2026
Event Venue
Artisera Gallery
Event Organizer
Artisera
Mélange of Memories, at Artisera Gallery, brings together a curated selection of paintings that explore memory as a layered and evolving experience. Through diverse artistic styles and perspectives, the exhibition reflects how personal and collective histories shape visual narratives, offering moments that feel both intimate and universally resonant.
Featuring works across varied themes and techniques, the exhibition highlights the richness of contemporary painting practices. As seen in Artisera’s group exhibitions, the curation often embraces diversity in medium, subject and artistic voice, creating a space where multiple interpretations coexist and interact.
Together, the exhibition unfolds as a reflective journey, inviting viewers to engage with memory, emotion and the quiet traces of lived experience.
Why You Should Visit
A thoughtfully curated group exhibition that explores memory through diverse contemporary painting practices.
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Warrior Garments
Event Date
11 April – 21 June 2026
Event Venue
Museum of Art & Photography, Bengaluru
Event Organizer
Museum of Art & Photography
Warrior Garments, at Museum of Art & Photography, presents an immersive textile based exhibition by Afra Eisma. Through sculptural garments made from silk, organza and layered materials, the exhibition transforms clothing into emotional vessels, where vulnerability, resistance and care coexist.
Rooted in personal and political narratives, the works explore themes of anger, healing and resilience, often drawing from lived experiences and collective memory. Bright colours and tactile forms contrast with deeper emotional undertones, inviting viewers into a space of reflection and empathy.
Together, the exhibition creates a powerful sensory environment, reimagining garments as tools for expression, connection and transformation.
Why You Should Visit
A visually striking and emotionally charged exhibition that redefines textiles as powerful carriers of resistance and healing.
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To continue exploring India’s vibrant art scene beyond these exhibitions, we invite you to visit our curated guide to Art galleries in Mumbai, This blog highlights key galleries across the city and helps you stay updated on more current and upcoming exhibitions, events, and creative spaces worth discovering.
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