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Art gallery in Koregaon Park

VHC Art Gallery | Vida Heydari Contemporary

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VHC Art Gallery, or Vida Heydari Contemporary, is one of Pune’s contemporary art spaces, and the clearest thing to notice is that it sits in Koregaon Park, at Marvel Alaina, Lane 8. Britannica? no. The gallery’s own site lists it at that address, with contact details and hours for Monday through Saturday, while Sunday is closed.

The gallery is an international art gallery in Pune specialising in contemporary art and representing established and emerging artists across different backgrounds, mediums and genres. Art Mumbai says it was founded in 2020 and that it shows diverse contemporary artists through museum-quality exhibitions, art fairs, and cultural programs. Femina says Vida Heydari, originally from Iran, launched the gallery in Pune after falling in love with the city, and calls her an Iranian-Canadian art curator and gallerist.

A press feature on the gallery described the launch as a 3,000 sq ft venue, and said the inaugural show was Origins of a Perennial Bouquet, curated by Bose Krishnamachari. That same feature named five artists in the show: Benitha Perciyal, Manish Nai, Sudarshan Shetty, Sumedh Rajendran and Tanya Goel.

If you’re visiting, the practical thing to keep in mind is the opening pattern: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM on weekdays and Saturday. The website is vhc.art.

In brief

Koregaon Park is an area located in Pune, in the state of Maharashtra in India. It is primarily a residential area with lush greenery, but of late it has been growing into a commercial hub as well. Koregaon Park also has a trendy dining and nightlife hub, with sleek European and Indian restaurants, as well as live music bars and buzzy pubs. It is also a destination for art and music enthusiasts in the city, with many art galleries and clubs in the vicinity. Koregaon Park is located about 5.8 kilometres (3.6 mi) from the Pune International Airport and about 3.8 kilometres (2.4 mi) from the Pune Junction railway station.

Before you go

Open today
Closed
Time to allow
1.5-2.5 hr
Best months
June, August, October to February
Address
Marvel Alaina, Lane No. 8, Suyojana Society, Kavadewadi, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India

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