Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, school of applied art in Mumbai, India
The Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art is an art school in Mumbai that focuses on visual communication and applied art. The campus offers courses in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and metalwork within heritage buildings that span over a century.
The institution started in 1857 as an art school and expanded in 1935 with an applied art section that became independent in 1961. During World War II, the school proved its value by creating propaganda posters when its closure was considered.
The school is named after Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy, a wealthy patron whose legacy is woven into the city. Walking through campus, you sense how the institution keeps this connection alive through its buildings and ongoing commitment to artistic training.
The campus is located in the Fort area of South Mumbai and is easily accessible by public transport near the main railway station. The setting with century-old trees and open spaces makes it a pleasant place to explore galleries and exhibitions held on campus.
Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book, was born in 1865 in a bungalow on the grounds while his father directed the school. A plaque and bust commemorate this literary connection at the site today.
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