Art Gallery (Annexe Building)
Cultural Centre
Property Type
Gallery
Space Type
4.3
Rating
About Art Gallery (Annexe Building)
The Art Gallery Annexe Building is a distinct venue located within the prestigious India International Centre, a renowned cultural and intellectual hub in New Delhi. This venue is designed to host a variety of cultural, artistic, and intellectual gatherings, offering an ambiance that seamlessly blends heritage architecture with contemporary utility.
Strategically situated within the India International Centre complex, the Art Gallery Annexe Building caters to patrons seeking a sophisticated space for exhibitions, talks, and social events with a cultural focus. Its historic architectural elements contribute to a unique atmosphere that enriches every occasion.
Area and Capacity:
- Total Area: Approximately 670 square feet (62 square meters)
- Pre-function Area: Not specified
- Seating Capacity: Theatre style up to 70 guests; Banquet style up to 50 guests
Facilities and Services:
- Equipped for art exhibitions, cultural events, and intellectual forums
- Access to professional lighting setups suitable for artwork display
- Available sound systems tailored for presentations and speeches
- Flexible seating arrangements to accommodate various event formats
- Dedicated event coordination support through India International Centre
- Support for catering arrangements consistent with venue guidelines
Ideal Events:
- Art exhibitions and gallery openings
- Cultural performances and recitals
- Literary readings and intellectual discussions
- Workshops and seminars in arts and humanities
- Private receptions and social mixers with an artistic theme
Unique Design and Advantages:
- Heritage architecture that enhances the cultural aura of events
- Proximity to India International Centre’s main amenities and facilities
- Intimate setting supporting immersive audience experiences
- Versatile spatial layout adaptable for diverse event requirements
- Central location in New Delhi, enhancing accessibility for participants
The Art Gallery Annexe Building within the India International Centre offers an exceptional environment tailored for cultural enrichment and intellectual engagement. Its unique blend of heritage appeal and functional adaptability makes it a preferred venue for art and cultural events in the heart of India’s capital.
Explore Rooms & Suites
Rooms
The Hostel offers its members, 48 single rooms and 46 double rooms only in the main building and annex respectively. All the rooms are centrally air-conditioned and equipped with a telephone, television and WiFi-enabled facilities, tea/coffee machines, as well as 24-hours room service and laundry facilities.
Experience Dining
Dining Hall (Main Building)
Multi-cuisine Restaurant: operates for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Timings:
Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Lunch: 12:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Dinner: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Lounge (Main Building)
Ideal place to sample a variety of snacks, teas, coffee and soft beverages in an informal relaxed setting.
Timing: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM (The lounge will remain closed between 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM)
Experience by the Space
Library
The Library of the India International Centre established in 1962 is the magnet that draws writers, readers, researchers to its quality collection and beautiful ambience. The Library houses about 50,000 volumes on Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Social Sciences, Language and Literature, Art and Culture, History, Biography, and has a good number of updated collection of reference books.
Film Club
Initiated in 1967, the IIC Film Club is today the oldest functioning film society in Delhi. Open to all members of the Centre its membership includes film makers, artists, academicians, film critics and scholars, journalists, students and other film buffs.
Every month the Film Club screens four to six films of merit and excellence, such as experimental works and art house cinema not normally available in the commercial circuit. In addition, it presents festivals and retrospectives around the classic work of renowned directors as well as films by avant-garde directors in the international circuits shaping new directions in cinema.
