APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

COMMUNITY BUILDING AS ARTISTIC PRACTICE: KARACHI LAJAMIA

Co-founders of the experimental pedagogical project, Shahana Rajani and Zahra Malkani tell us what it means to make work from within community life.

FROM VERSE TO VELVET : ANITA DUBE

In this BMW Artist Film, we meet conceptual artist Anita Dube, whose journey from art historian and critic has been marked by a commitment to personal expression, materiality, and a deep engagement with social histories.

CITY AS MUSE : SOONI TARAPOREVALA

In this BMW Artist Film, Sooni Taraporevala invites us to trace Bombay’s layered histories through her lens, uncovering the stories that continue to shape her work. 

India Art Fair and the South Asian contemporary art boom

Since its inception in 2008, India Art Fair has been a champion of the region’s artists, galleries and arts initiatives. Fair Director, Jaya Asokan takes us through the fair’s legacy.

HUMA BHABHA ON SCULPTING CORK AND BRONZE

We speak to US-based artist Huma Bhabha about how she makes and sees her monumental ‘monstrous’ sculptures

DESIGNERS WE LOVE: STUDIO RAW MATERIAL

We speak to Dushyant Bansal and Priyanka Sharma of Studio Raw Material about their design philosophy rooted in regional specificity, collaboration and improvisation

ARTIST DUO CREATES IMMERSIVE MULTIMEDIA INSTALLATIONS INSPIRED BY BIOLUMINESCENCE: NON-LINEAR AND CURSORAMA

We speak to the winners of the 2025 ‘The Future is Born of Art’ Commission, led by BMW India and India Art Fair

DESIGNERS WE LOVE: ALAIIA GUJRAL

Delhi-born Alaiia Gujral on redefining design as a space for heritage, innovation and collaboration

City Guide: Mumbai

From art and architecture to hidden gems – our insider guide to India’s ‘City of Dreams’

SALT: A GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Hylozoic/Desires (H/D), Himali Singh Soin and David Soin Tappeser’s artist duo, explore the various facets of salt — its political history, spiritual resonances and chemical properties as an artistic medium

ARTWORK AS LIVING FORM : RASHMI KALEKA

Take a stroll down Rashmi Kaleka’s world of living art in this BMW Artist Film, and discover what it takes to create an edible forest

CITY AS CANVAS : SAMEER KULAVOOR

Step into Sameer Kulavoor’s world of urban narratives in this BMW Artist Film, and discover how he transforms everyday observations into striking art installations and  publications

MOVING THINGS AROUND : TEJA GAVANKAR

In this BMW Artist Film, artist Teja Gavankar invites us to witness how her spatial interventions unlock the extraordinary in the everyday.

Weaving Speculative Realities with liactuallee

For Mumbai-based fibre artist liactuallee, each stitch is a step toward speculative futures and ecological storytelling. Explore their world of craft, queerness, and hope in this exclusive feature.

Threads of Belonging: Imon Phukan

Rooted in the rich traditions of Assam, artist Imon Chetia Phukan transforms textiles into vibrant narratives. Discover how her art explores identity, loss, and interconnectedness, drawing from her personal journey across diverse geographies, in this exclusive film and interview.

Seeds of Change: The Agrarian Narratives of Umesh S.

For Bihar-born multidisciplinary artist Umesh S, art and agriculture intertwine to explore disappearing seeds and traditional farming knowledge. Discover his journey of preserving rural heritage through sculptural forms in this special film & feature.

Silent Meander : Aparajita Jain Mahajan

VHC presents Silent Meander, a solo exhibition by Aparajita Jain Mahajan. Inspired by the artist’s everyday experiences, the exhibition unfolds as an intimate account of memories, thoughts, emotions, and movements across time, inviting the viewer for a tactile introspection on the many aspects of one’s life and being. In offering a map-like journey, where the … Continued

February 22-April 19, 2025

Vida Heydari Contemporary, Marvel Alaina, Lane 8, Koregaon park, Pune, India

Anatomy of parts : Amba Sayal Bennett

Indigo+Madder presents Anatomy of parts, a solo show of Amba Sayal-Bennett. The placement of a cut determines the divide. For British-Indian artist Amba Sayal-Bennett, this deceptively simple statement yields a host of inter-laced problems. Early in her arts education, Sayal-Bennett found herself presented with a parcelled cadaver; an enthused professor teaching anatomy drawing would have … Continued

March 15-April 19, 2025

Indigo+Madder, 14, Great Turnstile, London

तिमंजला घर (Three Storey House) : Anita Dube

Vadehra Art Gallery presents तिमंजला घर : Three Storey House, a solo exhibition by Anita Dube. The exhibition comprises all three floors of the gallery building and features a collection of three recent bodies of work, including sculptures, mixed media works and a kinetic installation. Anita Dube’s conceptual practice explores the biopolitical nature of our … Continued

March 15-April 19, 2025

Vadehra Art Gallery, D-40 & D-53 Defence Colony, New Delhi

ACID DISCO : Jonathan Trayte

Akara Contemporary presents Acid Disco, featuring sculptures by UK-based artist Jonathan Trayte in his first solo show in India. Trayte’s playful works explore themes of cultivation and consumption, with his painted bronze sculptures evoking imagery reminiscent of confectionery and food. Drawing from his past culinary experiences and considering food as a fundamental material, he employs … Continued

March 13-April 19, 2025

Akara Contemporary, 3C Amarchand Mansion, 2nd Floor, 16 Madam Cama Road, Colaba, Mumbai

Light and Legacy : Group Show

Ashvita’s presents Light and Legacy, a group show exploring Pre-modern Art and Plein Air Painting in Madras. The exhibition traces the artistic evolution in Madras through rare pre-modern works and Plein Air style paintings that capture the rich landscapes, culture, and history of the city. Featured artists include renowned figures such as D.P. Roy Chowdhury, … Continued

5-20 April, 2025

Lalit Kala Akademi, 4, Greams Road, Chennai

Indigenous Warli Tales : Sanjay Parhad

Indian Arts Corner presents Indigenous Warli Tales, a solo exhibition of acclaimed Warli artist Sanjay Parhad, whose intricate compositions honour ancestral wisdom while embracing contemporary expressions. Through dynamic scenes of agrarian life, rituals, and celestial connections, this exhibition celebrates the storytelling heritage of the Warli community. Curated by Jas Karan Gupta, every line and figure … Continued

16-20 April, 2025

Indian Arts Corner, Open Palm Court Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

Through the Line and the Lens: Jyoti Bhatt

LATITUDE 28 is proud to present Jyoti Bhatt: Through the Line & the Lens, a printmaking retrospective of eminent artist Jyoti Bhatt,  curated by artist Rekha Rodwittiya. The exhibition offers a new reading of the enduring influence of Jyoti Bhatt—one of India’s most distinguished printmakers and pedagogues—through an intimate survey of his prolific artistic journey. … Continued

12-21 April, 2025

Bikaner House, Pandara Road, New Delhi

Aitijhya : Narayan Chandra Biswas

Palette Art Gallery presents Aitijhya, a solo exhibition by Narayan Chandra Biswas. Hosted at Bikaner House, this exhibition delves into the intricate layers of cultural heritage, identity, and memory, offering a deeply reflective visual experience. Biswas’ practice intricately weaves together personal and collective histories, using sculptural forms and architectural motifs to explore themes of legacy and … Continued

13-21 April, 2025

Palette Art Gallery, Bikaner House, Pandara Road, India Gate, New Delhi, 110011

Dreaming of Candies and Guns : Anupa Perera

PRSFG presents Dreaming of Candies and Guns, Anupa Perera’s first solo presentation as a represented artist. Perera’s still life paintings exist in a realm far removed from the tactile reality of the surroundings he captures. Characterised by a playful unpredictability the series delves into themes of political unrest and environmental concerns through quotidian objects. The apparent … Continued

March 21-April 22, 2025

PRSFG, 138 Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Idris Khan and Annie Morris : Solo show

Galerie ISA presents Idris Khan and Annie Morris’  third solo exhibition in India. This new body of work expands on the artist couple’s deep-seated, almost intuitive understanding of colour; use of repetition in their practice and individual focus on mark and line-making while also showcasing experiments with new ideas, new forms and new materiality. Idris … Continued

March 13-April 24, 2025

Galerie Isa, Kamani Chambers, Ground Floor, Ramji Kamani Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai

A Moment in Modernity: Haren Thakur

Art Magnum and Gallery Time and Space present A Moment in Modernity, a landmark solo exhibition of works by artist Haren Thakur, curated by celebrated art historian Dr. Alka Pande. Haren Thakur is recognised as a modernist artist whose work intricately weaves together traditional tribal art forms with contemporary aesthetics. His art reflects a deep … Continued

16-25 April, 2025

Art Magnum & Gallery Time and Space, Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

Husain : The Timeless Modernist

DAG presents Husain: The Timeless Modernist, an exhibition spanning six decades of celebrated artist M. F. Husain’s prolific career, showcasing his versatility across various media and affirming his status as a true savant of the arts. The show is a tribute to the master whose every stroke on the canvas was, at its core, a … Continued

March 7-April 25, 2025

DAG, The Taj Mahal Palace, Arthur Bunder Rd, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai

How Love Moves : Pallavi Paul

Project 88 presents Pallavi Paul’s fourth solo exhibition How Love Moves. This is a show about love – a love that isn’t only limited to the human but also journeys through the ecological, microbial, political, planetary, and the cinematic. The exhibition presents a weave of materials and gestures that acknowledge the transformative power of love. … Continued

March 13-April 26, 2025

Project 88, Ground Floor, BMP Building, N.A. Sawant Road, Colaba, Mumbai

Flowing Heritage: The Indian Water Narrative : Group Show

Arthshila Delhi presents, Flowing Heritage: The Indian Water Narrative : Group Show, a multidisciplinary craft-art exhibition exploring India’s profound connection with water—an enduring force that inspires innovation and artistry. The experience weaves history, culture, and craft together through tactile and tech-aided installations, layered sounds, and luminous visuals. Water emerges as both a resource and a … Continued

February 1-April 27, 2025

Arthshila Delhi, Pocket B-19/1, Okhla Phase II, New Delhi, India

THE BARODA MARCH 2025 : GROUP SHOW

Rukshaan Art is delighted to present the 18th edition of its annual exhibition, The Baroda March. Curated by Rukshaan Krishna, this year’s eponymous exhibition brings together 44 noteworthy practices from Baroda. Artworks presented span a multitude of mediums including paintings, sculptures, tapestries, ceramics, woodcuts and many more. Please Note : The show is open to … Continued

March 31-April 27, 2025 11:00 am

Rukshaan Art, 1st floor, Laxmi Building, Ballard Estate, Mumbai, India

Kindred Dichotomies : Sudhanshu Sutar and Andrea Zucchi

Black Cube Gallery presents its second show, Kindred Dichotomies, a compelling exhibition featuring Sudhanshu Sutar and Andrea Zucchi. The exhibition brings together two contemporary artists whose works, though born from distinct cultural and historical contexts, engage in a profound visual and conceptual dialogue. Despite the fact that the artists do not share a common spoken … Continued

10-27 April, 2025

Black Cube Gallery, G12A, 2nd Floor, Hauz Khas, New Delhi