Jamnalal Bajaj Seva Trusts Kamalnayan Bajaj Hall And Art Gallery, A Platform For Upcoming Artists

Kamalnayan Bajaj, the eldest son of Jamnalal Bajaj - a freedom fighter, social reformer and adopted fifth son of Mahatma Gandhi, had the privilege of being raised under the shadow of three great souls - his father, mentor Mahatma Gandhi and teacher Vinoba Bhave. He started shouldering family responsibilities from an early age. After completing his education from University of Cambridge, England, Kamalnayan returned to India to assist his father Jamanalal, both in business and in social service. He donated Jamnlalji's personal assets including his share in the joint family property to a public charitable trust. Kamalnayanji was an original thinker and a person of contrasting traits.


The Kamalnayan Bajaj Hall and Art Gallery is an initiative of the Jamnalal Bajaj Seva Trust of the Bajaj Group. Situated at the prominent, global hub of India the venue was conceived and set up in 1980 in his memory. Kamalnayan Bajaj Hall and Art Gallery is a landmark at Nariman Point, in South Mumbai, Maharsahtra. Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery gives young aspiring and established Indian and international artists a platform to display their creations. The Kamalanayan Bajaj Art Gallery is well known among art lovers, connoisseurs, critiques, institutions, colleges, studios, media as well as general public. Measuring approximately 1,200 square feet, the art gallery in Mumbai hosts exhibitions by painters, sculptors, craftsmen, photographers, graphic artists, potters, textile designers, traditional weavers, etc. The Gallery has featured works of eminent artists and also screens the work as well as profile of budding artists.


The Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery brings to you an exhibition of miniature art paintings by Ajay Garg. Ajay has gained a name for himself in the art industry, although he is impaired of hearing and speech. Such is the talent of this amazing artist. He very well knows how to carve a niche for himself and make an impression on others. The exhibition by Ajay has his work, done mostly on handmade papers. The artist displays his inspirations which he gained in a festival "Gopasthani". The festival is about Gopis and Lord Krishna. The exhibition-cum-sale promises to make your time worthy of spending there.


Contemporary issues and personal experiences form the core of Palash Halder's inspiration. His canvas is the place to vent his emotions, seek answers, express love, hatred, gratitude and respect. Palash's works are a reflection of our society. The drabness of our society reflects in the colour palette. The faces that are always lost in oblivion show up in the portraits he paints. The pain, the intense struggle for survival, the agony of existence finds expression in the carefully crafted wrinkles of the textures. Palash recently held an exhibition of his paintings at the Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery which was inagurated by singer Mr. Abhijeet Bhattacharya.


The Kamlanayan Bajaj Hall measures approx. 3,000 sq. ft. and is available for meetings, exhibitions, social functions like a wedding receptions and social get togethers, training sessions etc. through the year. The hall is equipped with all the latest facilities, some of which are; Well lit with adequate lighting and accessories, centrally Air-conditioned, sufficient electrical plug points and fittings in case of a wedding ceremony, an Audio / Visual system with a DVD, LCD and Projector availability. Apart from these, the hall also provides decorations and hall set up options and caterers. To book the hall, the avalability needs to be checked prior to confirmation. An application form needs to be filled as the hall is only available on a first come-first serve basis.


Self - Employed Women's Association (SEWA- Lucknow) is an autonomous organisation of Chikan artisans, an organisation of poor, self-employed women workers. SEWA-Lucknow since last twenty three years have spent qualitative time on training and capacity building of its associated artisans who today are the back bone of the organisation. Many of them have been able establish themselves as regular producers for their own set of buyers in the local markets. These associated artisans also produce for SEWA Lucknow as and when required. SEWA recently held an exhibition at the Kamalnayan Bajaj Hall to promote their produce.


The prime motive behind establishing Kamalnayan Bajaj Hall and Art Gallery is to continue to introduce, encourage, promote and develop art and creativity of aspiring and established artists, influenced by culture, tradition, heritage, passion and beyond.