Say Hello to Cochin’s newest Art Gallery/Cafe.
David Hall was built in in 1695 and served as the residence of a Dutch commander
Hendrik Adriaan Van Reede Tot Drakestein, who is also the author of renowned
book “Horticus Malabaricus”. Then, it served as the home of a Jewish business
man, David Koder and before it became an art gallery run by the CGH Earth
(Casino Group Of Hotels), who leased out the building for 25 years.
Being 315 years old the building was not it’s best
of forms. But the renovation team was able to pull off the task successfully.
The restoration of the building itself took a lengthy 19 years. The renovation
work saw more of restoration than actually adding anything new. A lot of work
went into the restoration process to preserve the building in its original
aesthetic beauty.
Other than exhibiting paintings, they also
converted David Hall into a Centre for Performing Arts and a complete Cultural
Centre in Cochin. David Hall will also focus on little known art forms and will
try to bring them into the limelight. Unlike other Art Galleries, they have
promised to make art more affordable for the public. This would be the launch
pad for all upcoming and struggling artists to portray their work.
With a cafe also thrown into this Art Gallery
and Performing Arts Centre, David Hall is sure to help people satisfy more than
just their hunger for art. With all these packed in one, David Hall is all set
to be Kashi Art Gallery’s new competition.
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