Cholamandal Artists' Village , Chennai
About Cholamandal Artists' Village
Established in 1977, Cholamandal Artists Village is the largest congregation of artists in India. The works of the artists added modernism to the art works in southern part of India. Many artworks of Cholamandal Artists have been exhibited globally. The village is situated in Injambakkam some 9 km away from Chennai. There are several painters and sculptors who stay in the village itself and produce the artworks. This modernized artist’s village was founded by K.C.S. Panicker, head of Madras School of Art. From then, the village attracts many artists from across globe. The portion of fund collected through the village has been used for the movement called “Madras Movement”. We can see the paintings, avante wood and leather works, Batik collections, Terra Cota, metal crafts, ceramics etc. The open air theater conducts many dance and cultural performances.
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Places to Visit near Cholamandal Artists' Village
VGP Universal Kingdom, Tamil Nadu
1.5 km from Cholamandal Artists' Village - See map
The VGP Universal Kingdom which is located on the East Coast of Chennai is constructed using the fairy tale theme of Chola Dynasty. The park was...
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Golden Beach, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3.1 km from Cholamandal Artists' Village - See map
Out of the several beaches which Chennai houses, Golden Beach is the most visited tourist attraction in the region. Golden Beach amalgamate to...
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DakshinaChitra, Tamil Nadu
4.7 km from Cholamandal Artists' Village - See map
DakshinaChitra is a living museum for art, architecture, lifestyle, crafts, and performing arts of South India. Located in the East Coast Road 25...
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Breezy Beach, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7.5 km from Cholamandal Artists' Village - See map
Breezy Beach also known as Thiruvanmiyur Beach is located in the neighborhood of Valmiki nagar in Chennai. This beach is less popular and less...
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The Theosophical Society, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11.7 km from Cholamandal Artists' Village - See map
Theosophical Society Adyar, Chennai founded in 1875 is an eco spot in Chennai which lies on the south bank of Adyar river. Huddleston Gardens is...
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Besant Nagar Beach (Elliot's Beach), Tamil Nadu
12 km from Cholamandal Artists' Village - See map
Besant Nagar Beach or Elliot's Beach is one of the cleanest beach in Chennai is located towards south of Marina Beach. Sitting up on golden sand...
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Muttukadu, Tamil Nadu
12.1 km from Cholamandal Artists' Village - See map
Muttukadu is a small hamlet which is much famed for its back waters, palm grooves, green environment. Tamil Nadu Tourism Development corporation...
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Little Mount Church, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
14 km from Cholamandal Artists' Village - See map
Little Mount Church, also known as St. Thomas Mount is a holy shrine which is the resting place of St. Thomas the Apostle. The church is located...
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Anna Centenary Library, Tamil Nadu
14.1 km from Cholamandal Artists' Village - See map
Anna Centenary Library is the largest of its kind in Asia. Sprawling across 8 acres of land, the library was named after former chief minister of...
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Guindy National Park, Tamil Nadu
14.4 km from Cholamandal Artists' Village - See map
The Guindy National Park located in Chennai provides natural bliss admits urban civilization. The park covers an area of 2.82 sq. km has been...
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MGM Dizzee World, Tamil Nadu
14.6 km from Cholamandal Artists' Village - See map
MGM Dizzee World is an amusement park located on East Coast Road nearby Chennai. There are many rides and activities in MGM Dizzee World. Log...
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Mylapore, Tamil Nadu
15.5 km from Cholamandal Artists' Village - See map
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