Ever look up mid-commute to find the Delhi Metro doubling as an art gallery? DMRC does more than dodge traffic – they’ve snuck serious style into our daily hustle. Their vibrant station murals serve mini history lessons, culture drops, and love letters to the city right on the platform. Whether you zoom past them or stop for a photo, here is the inside scoop on Delhi’s coolest station art.
The Barakhamba Road metro station brings the architectural charm of the city to life through bright and colourful murals celebrating some of its most iconic monuments
‘Stations feel like a part of the city when murals reflect something local’Mural artist Laxman Singh Bisht, who has worked on multiple Delhi Metro station murals, shares, “Metro spaces are usually functional and built around movement – people are rushing to catch trains, changing platforms, or heading to work. A well-designed mural brings a sense of colour, identity and human emotion into that environment. For me, the idea isn’t simply to make a station look colourful. The artwork should have a connection with the city, its people and its culture. When a mural reflects something local – whether it’s Delhi’s history, its people, or the architecture of everyday life – the station starts feeling like a part of the city.”
Shree Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar (formerly Mayur Vihar Pocket 1)
Shree Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar (formerly Mayur Vihar Pocket 1) captures the women of Delhi through a series of vibrant portraits, each framed by a window and a distinct view of the city. It offers a glimpse into their daily lives, using the familiar window as a metaphor for how they experience and connect with their surroundings.
Arjan Garh metro station
A mighty blue peacock and a troop of mischievous monkeys add a splash of colour and whimsy for commuters at Arjan Garh Metro station, offering a playful glimpse of Delhi’s street art as they make their way to and from Gurgaon.
Hauz Khas metro station
Depicting a metaphor for our screen-obsessed times, the monochrome mural at Hauz Khas interchange highlights phones in colour, prompting commuters to pause and reflect on how we remain glued to our screens, even while surrounded by people in a crowded Metro.
Hauz Khas metro station
Spot Delhi’s ancient monuments, from Humayun’s Tomb to Agrasen ki Baoli, while walking on the longest interchange at Hauz Khas metro station.
Kashmere Gate metro station
Kashmere Gate interchange takes commuters back to colonial-era Delhi, with a British-era map of the city and paintings depicting its streets, landmarks and life from the period.
Khan Market metro station
Khan Market’s vibrant murals celebrate the city’s rich tradition of dance, bringing together art, movement and culture through colourful depictions inspired by India’s diverse performing arts.
