Amdavad ni Gufa art gallery Ahmedabad

In Ahmedabad, India, there is a secret art gallery called Amdavad ni Gufa. It displays artwork by Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain, whose design was by Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi. The gallery showcases an exceptional fusion of art and architecture. 

The roof of the cavernous underground building is made of numerous interconnected domes and is tiled in a mosaic pattern. Inside, the domes are supported by asymmetrical columns that resemble trees. Earlier, it was referred to as Husain-Doshi ni Gufa.

Films can be projected and there are spaces for special painting exhibitions. Above ground, there are gardens and a café.

Artists can rent an art exhibition gallery space to display their work. It is one of the most popular art galleries in the city. Weekly art exhibitions featuring local and international artists are held at the exhibition gallery.

Because of its resemblance to a cave, the gallery is known as gufa. Previously known as Husain-Doshi ni Gufa, it was named after its architect, B.V. Doshi, and the artist, M.F. Husain. It was later renamed after the city of Ahmedabad, which is known locally as Amdavad.

The modern architecture of the structure is inspired by ancient and natural themes. The domes are inspired by tortoise shells and soap bubbles. The roof mosaic tiles are similar to those found on the roofs of Girnar's Jain temples, and the mosaic snake is from Hindu mythology. Doshi's interior design was inspired by the Buddhist caves of Ajanta and Ellora, while Husain's wall paintings are inspired by Paleolithic cave art. The interior is divided by tree trunks or columns reminiscent of Stonehenge.

The Gufa and Exhibition Gallery are open daily from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., except on Mondays and public holidays. 

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