Nirmala Birla Gallery of Modern Art

Hyderabad


This skilfully curated collection of modern and contemporary art includes paintings by superstars Jogen Chowdhury, Tyeb Mehta and Arpita Singh.

Transportation

  • metro: Lakdikapool

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