Birla academy of art and culture

DEFINITION

In South Calcutta, India, it was established in 1966 by foremost Indian industrialists, Sri & Smt B.K. Birla, with the purpose of fostering culture in India with emphasis on making visual and performing arts available widely to the public. Its eleven-story building was completed in 1965, and with educational and exhibition facilities, is regarded as one of the foremost art galleries in India. (Also, See AIFACS entry in AskART Glossary) http://www.birlaart.com/index.php