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Taking place annually in India’s capital, New Delhi, India Art Fair, presented in partnership with BMW India, reflects the city’s fast-developing local arts scene, while offering curated insights into the cultural landscapes of neighbouring countries. The fair’s programme - which draws together galleries and artists, private foundations and arts charities, artists’ collectives, national institutio

ns, cultural events and festivals - enables international audiences to engage in innovative ways with the cultural history and development of the region. The fair is committed to supporting arts education and professional development opportunities, recognising the crucial need to support the development of the local arts scene, and provide dedicated exhibition space to emerging galleries and arts organisations. Year-round, the fair aims to run an extensive programme of events, including education initiatives, artist commissions and pop-up programmes, aiming to increase audiences for the arts within India

Make it a terrific with our latest roundup! ✨From Colombo to Kolkata, New York to New Delhi and Mattancherry — this ...
19/05/2026

Make it a terrific with our latest roundup! ✨

From Colombo to Kolkata, New York to New Delhi and Mattancherry — this week’s exhibitions span continents and imaginations.

Discover artists responding to a chance encounter with a diary found on a train; the mythological framing and tangled emotions of love; the layered rhythms of urban life and the lives that sustain it; and our enduring bond with the natural world.

This week’s roundup has something for everyone — wherever you may be. Find your nearest show and head over with friends and family. 🎨

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Here’s our second round of FAQs to make your application process to India Art Fair 2027 easier!If you’re a first-time ap...
13/05/2026

Here’s our second round of FAQs to make your application process to India Art Fair 2027 easier!

If you’re a first-time applicant or a returning fair participant, swipe to find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions that come our way. Don’t wait, apply now and be a part of South Asia’s premier destination to discover modern and contemporary South Asian art!

Visit indiaartfair.in/exhibitors to apply, and if you have a question that is unresolved, write to us at [email protected]

Our is back—packed with a fresh wave of opportunities from across the arts and culture world. From open calls and resi...
12/05/2026

Our is back—packed with a fresh wave of opportunities from across the arts and culture world. From open calls and residencies to grants and exciting career openings, this week’s roundup is all about helping you make your next creative leap.

Explore opportunities from Understory Organisation, FCEA, Kadari Art Gallery, Teachers & Writers Magazine, The Q***r Muslim Project, and residencies by The Farm Margaret River, House of Hulda x Rise Art, A4 Residency Art Center, and Serendipity Arts Foundation. We also bring a vibrant lineup of grants by Modern Art Gallery Contemporary, IFA, and Innovate Artist Grants.

Looking for your next role? Check out openings with Raw Mango, The Art Curry, St+art India Foundation, and Exhibit 320.

Scroll through, find what resonates with your practice, and start planning your next move.

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The Skipping Girl leaps through Nalini Malani’s () universe as a symbol of fragility, resilience, freedom, and enduring ...
11/05/2026

The Skipping Girl leaps through Nalini Malani’s () universe as a symbol of fragility, resilience, freedom, and enduring hope. This work, along with other stunning works is currently on view, titled, 𝙊𝙛 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝘽𝙤𝙧𝙣,’ is curated by Roobina Karode () and presented by KNMA (). The exhibition features 67 animations and more than 30,000 drawings, and the title goes beyond borders, religion, or culture to point to the truth – we’re all born of woman.

The exhibition is presented at Magazzini del Sale, a 500-year-old Venetian sal warehouse as a collateral event at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia .

Kader Attia () announced as the Curator of the seventh edition of Kochi Muziris Biennale () by the president of the Bien...
09/05/2026

Kader Attia () announced as the Curator of the seventh edition of Kochi Muziris Biennale () by the president of the Biennale, Jitish Kallat () recently in Venice. The Biennale’s first foreign curator, Attia is a French-Algerian artist, art educator and curator at HfbK-Hamburg. His practice spans installation, sculpture, film, and archival research.

Having developed a body of work that brings together artistic, anthropological, and philosophical inquiry, as the curator of the seventh edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Attia will begin a process of curatorial research and dialogue towards developing the framework for the 2027–2028 edition, with Kochi as a vital point of departure within a wider field of artistic, historical, and contemporary inquiry.

Attia was selected by a committee chaired by Mr. Kallat. Its members were Shilpa Gupta (), Amrita Jhaveri (), Pooja Sood (), Tasneem Zakaria Mehta (), Mariam Ram, and Rirkrit Tiravanija ().

This week’s roundup brings together exhibitions worth slowing down for.Here’s a collection of presentations to add to ...
09/05/2026

This week’s roundup brings together exhibitions worth slowing down for.

Here’s a collection of presentations to add to your weekend calendars. We bring shows from across Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad. From Jasu Rawal, Prabhu Harsoor, and Abhijit Saikia, to select group exhibitions that forefront contemporary showcases that explore a cross-section of themes ranging from myth-making, remnants of lives, continuing legacies, and more!

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Cover Image: Untitled by Priyesh Trivedi, courtesy the artist and the Gallery.

Got a show we should know about? Write to [email protected] today!

We’re in Venice where South Asian art and culture is having a BIG moment, with strong presentations across pavilions, co...
07/05/2026

We’re in Venice where South Asian art and culture is having a BIG moment, with strong presentations across pavilions, collective showcases and programming.

The National Pavilion of India () returns to the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia () after 7 years with a stunning showcase, 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚, curated by Amin Jaffer (). The exhibition brings together 5 powerful contemporary voices - Alwar Balasubramaniam, Ranjani Shettar, Sumakshi Singh, Skarma Sonam Tashi, and Asim Waqif - inviting reflection on home and belonging.

The Pavilion is presented by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India (), in partnership with NMACC (.india) and Serendipity Arts Foundation ().

Images courtesy: Joe Habben

Exhibitor applications made easy — your step-by-step guide is here.Whether you’re a first-time or returning exhibitor at...
07/05/2026

Exhibitor applications made easy — your step-by-step guide is here.

Whether you’re a first-time or returning exhibitor at India Art Fair, we’re here to make your application to our next edition smoother and easier. Swipe and follow these steps to fill out your form. And don’t forget to carefully review all your information and the terms and conditions before making the final submission.

Got more questions? Head to our FAQs page or reach our to us at [email protected]

COME WORK WITH US – We’re hiring for multiple positions!India Art Fair is looking for a MANAGER and an ASSOCIATE in our...
05/05/2026

COME WORK WITH US – We’re hiring for multiple positions!

India Art Fair is looking for a MANAGER and an ASSOCIATE in our Digtial and Communications team to join us in New Delhi. As a Manager, an ideal candidate will be a dynamic and meticulously organised individual with 3 – 4 years of experience in marketing, PR, and communications — ideally within art, culture, or the creative industries. As an Associate, needs to be motivated and detail-oriented with at least 2 years of experience in communications, digital media, or a related field.

These are roles for individuals who can craft thoughtful, engaging stories about artists, exhibitions and the ever-shifting conversations that shape contemporary art, culture and design. Excellent command of written and spoken English is essential.

📅 Role Duration: Immediate start
📍 Location: New Delhi
💼 Role Type: Full-time, In-Person
📝 Application Deadline: Rolling basis

To apply, send your CV and a 300-word cover letter to 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀@𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿.𝗶𝗻 with the subject line: 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 – [𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲]

If you want to be part of one of South Asia’s most vibrant cultural platforms, this could be your next chapter ✍🏽

Colliding timelines, climates, and inner worlds – Sohrab Hura’s () much-anticipated solo exhibition, 𝘼 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 is ...
04/05/2026

Colliding timelines, climates, and inner worlds – Sohrab Hura’s () much-anticipated solo exhibition, 𝘼 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 is currently at Experimenter (). Bringing together some significant works, 𝘚𝘯𝘰𝘸, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳, 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘴, and 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘪, each work threads moments that feel both distant and deeply familiar.

Across shifting seasons and states of mind, 𝘼 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 pulls you into a space where contrasts blur into connections—unearthing the quiet tensions, contradictions, and invisible hierarchies that shape what we think we know.

𝘼 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 is on view April 24 - July 18, 2026 at Experimenter, Colaba in Mumbai.

..And we’re back with this week’s roundup to add to your plans for the weekend!With some exhibitions closing this mont...
01/05/2026

..And we’re back with this week’s roundup to add to your plans for the weekend!

With some exhibitions closing this month and others that flow into the next, here’s a constellation of artist presentations to check out from across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Chennai. From legacy shows, to young and contemporary showcases of watercolours, prints, photographs, textiles, and sculptures, the exhibtions explore a cross-section of temes ranging from cutting-edge and experimental work to poetic, and figurative works.

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Cover Image: Smitha M Babu, Resonance of the Earth 40, Watercolour on paper, mounted on diabond

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