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Vimal Shivdasani started Vimonisha Art and Commercial
Gallery, centrally located in Nungambakkam, on Khader Nawaz Khan Road,
Chennai, in 1989.
Thota Tharani, the acclaimed art director, inaugurated it with his
exhibition 'Saptamatrikas' (the seven goddesses).
Vimonisha gained popularity by introducing a new concept in galleries
-that of displaying a variety of products rather than just art. Now, it is
a successful gallery that displays anything from kerchiefs to computers.
Apart from its location, there are several other factors that makes
Vimonisha an excellent choice to exhibit wares. The layout is simple and
designed to hold all types of shows, from demos to seminars, to product
launches, presentations and exclusive exhibitions.
The Gallery
Vimonisha has a total floor space of 1,500 - 2,000-sq-ft in the ground
floor, which is the main gallery hall, with a huge glass paneled frontage
overlooking the main road. Extra space is available on the mezzanine,
spread out over 500-sq-ft that overlooks the ground floor.
There are no pillars, so visibility of exhibits is ensured from every
angle and corner. Air-conditioning, modern lighting arrangements and
flexible display systems, of course, come with the package. The 18 ft high
ceiling provides a huge wall area for display panels and banners.
Both floors have toilets; the ground floor has a small kitchenette and a
storeroom that acts as the trial room when clothes are being displayed in
the centre. And the greatest relief of all, there is plenty of free
parking space on both sides of the road, outside the centre.
Vimonisha has held a variety of exhibitions, from furniture, pottery,
handicrafts, linen, jewellery, computers, household goods to artificial
plants, designer wear being the one held most often. Apart from these,
there have also been demos, product launches and seminars. Vimonisha has
created a niche for itself in the gallery business, with the best names
from within the city and outside choosing to display their wares here.
Air: Chennai
has an airport with both domestic and international terminals. Regular
flights connect Chennai with the major cities within the country and also
with countries like USA, Singapore, U.K etc.
Rail: Chennai
is well connected by rail with the important towns and cities within and
beyond the state.
Road: State transport buses and private buses connect
Chennai with the
major towns and cities within the country. For local transportation local
trains, city buses, auto rickshaws and taxis are available.
Being the capital city of the state, Chennai is well equipped with various kinds of accommodation options, varying from economic class to luxurious ones.