The rulers of Baroda were great patrons of arts. Raja Ravi Varma, the celebrated prince artist was invited by the Gaekwads in the last century and helped him in setting up a studio in the palace estate where he produced large number of paintings of Gaekwad Family and Historical scenes which are now displayed in Fatehsingh Museum of Baroda.

The faculty of fine arts of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, alma mater of many national and international artists is also located in this city.

The Bayer ABS Limited Gallery, one of the largest in India, was inaugurated on 17th October 2003, is a state-of-the-art gallery having 6,200 sq. ft. centrally air conditioned area for displaying sculptures and contemporary Indian art works. It is located centrally at ABS Towers, Old Padra Road, Baroda and is dedicated to art and is not-for-profit endeavour of Bayer ABS Limited.

To mark the launch of the Gallery, Uttarayan, an art foundation established by Mr. Rakesh Agrawal, MD, Bayer ABS Ltd. presented "Mappings" - a seminal exhibition bringing togather 15 of India's renowned contemporary artists.

Opening on Friday 11th June 2004, 6:00 pm

12th June to July 4th, 2004
4 pm to 8 pm
Monday Closed

Bayer ABS Limited Gallery
ABS Towers, Old Padra Road,
Vadodara, Gujarat.
Ph. : 2340816