Birla Academy of Art and Culture is delighted to announce its 59th Annual Celebrations, curated by Uma Ray, commencing on 9 January to 8 February 2026, at the Academy’s premises in Kolkata. Since its inception in 1967, the Academy has been dedicated to nurturing and supporting artists, researchers, artisans, and performance-based practitioners across generations. Each year, the Birla Annual Exhibition draws a large number of young and emerging artists from across India to present their work in the Academy’s competitive section – a cornerstone of the institution’s commitment to promoting contemporary art practices. Over the years, the Annual has evolved into a vital platform that bridges generations of artistic expression, bringing together both established masters and promising new voices.
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