At a glance
Akara Modern is an art gallery in Churchill Chambers, Colaba, focused on twentieth-century Indian art. A visit offers a concentrated look at modern artistic practice through changing exhibitions.
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Akara Modern
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- Entry FeeConfirm current fee
- Time Needed60 min (suggested viewing).
Entry Fee: Confirm current feeTuesday–Saturday, 11 am–6:30 pm; closed on public holidays. Confirm exhibition and installation exceptions.
At a glance: Akara Modern is an art gallery in Churchill Chambers, Colaba, focused on twentieth-century Indian art. A visit offers a concentrated look at modern artistic practice through changing exhibitions.
About
Background
Puneet Shah and Meghna Shah established the gallery in 2015. Akara expanded into two dedicated spaces in 2023: Modern and Contemporary. Modern’s historical focus differs from the separate Contemporary space on Madam Cama Road.
Artistic focus
The gallery places Indian and South Asian art within a wider international history of modernism. Begin with the exhibition introduction and individual captions. Notice how dates, materials and the grouping of works help explain an artist’s practice without assuming that every exhibition tells the same story.
Address matters
Akara Modern occupies 4/5 Churchill Chambers on the first floor at 32 Mereweather Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400001. Maps also use the street’s B K Boman Behram Marg name. Check the building and floor before setting out, especially when comparing results for Akara’s two locations.
Hours and access
The current operator schedule is Tuesday–Saturday, 11 am–6:30 pm, with public holidays closed. Confirm that an exhibition is open before travelling, as a gallery’s regular hours do not rule out an installation period between shows. Ask directly about any admission arrangements.
Looking closely
Choose a small group of works rather than trying to finish the room immediately. Compare composition, surface and the relationship between image and material, then return to the captions. This is a viewing suggestion; particular artists or works cannot be guaranteed outside their advertised exhibition dates.
Beyond exhibitions
Akara also operates an artist mentorship programme launched in 2025, bringing early-career practitioners into conversation with professionals across the art world. This is a separate structured initiative, rather than an activity automatically included in an ordinary gallery visit.
Practical checks
Allow about an hour as a flexible viewing estimate. If stairs or a particular access arrangement affect your plans, contact the Modern branch before visiting this first-floor gallery. Ask about photography and available exhibition information instead of assuming a universal policy.
Timings & Entry Fee
Visiting Hours
- • Tuesday–Saturday, 11 am–6:30 pm; closed on public holidays. Confirm exhibition and installation exceptions.
Entry FeeConfirm current feeTime Needed60 min (suggested viewing).
Entry Fee: A universal admission charge is not clearly published; confirm current arrangements with the Modern branch.
Verified: October 2026
Location & How to Reach
Address
4/5 Churchill Chambers, 1st Floor, 32 Mereweather Road, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400001
How to Reach: Navigate to 4/5 Churchill Chambers, first floor, 32 Mereweather Road, Colaba. Maps may label the street B K Boman Behram Marg; verify the Modern branch rather than Akara Contemporary on Madam Cama Road.
Things to Do
- View the current modern-art exhibition.
- Read captions to compare dates, materials and artistic approaches.
- Compare a small group of works before returning to the exhibition introduction.
Best Time to Visit
Time Needed60 min (suggested viewing).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Akara Modern?
It is at 4/5 Churchill Chambers, first floor, 32 Mereweather Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400001. The road also appears on maps as B K Boman Behram Marg.
How does Akara Modern differ from Akara Contemporary?
Modern focuses on significant twentieth-century Indian artists at Churchill Chambers. Contemporary is a separate Akara space on Madam Cama Road; confirm the branch named in an exhibition listing.
What are Akara Modern’s visiting hours?
The operator lists Tuesday–Saturday, 11 am–6:30 pm, closed on public holidays. Check current exhibition and installation exceptions before travelling.
Is gallery admission free?
A universal admission tariff is not clearly published on the operator’s visitor pages. Contact the Modern branch to confirm current entry arrangements.
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