Mumbai Mumbai: The 13th edition of the India Art Festival is all set to enthrall art lovers in Mumbai with the largest collection of 40 art galleries and 550 artists to be showcased at Nehru Centre, Worli from 23rd to 26th January 2025. After the grand success of its editions in Delhi and Bengaluru, the festival offers a spectacular range of over 5,500 artworks across diverse genres, mediums and themes. The event will be inaugurated on 23rd January 2025 by Professor John Douglas, Dean, Sir, JJ School of Art, Professor Jayaram Poduval, HOD, Department of Art History, M S University Baroda and renowned artist Vilas Shinde.
This year’s festival promises to offer not just a spectacular spectacle but also a dynamic range of events including fusion shows, live music, painting demonstrations and film screenings. A key highlight is the film “The Eternal Canvas – 12,000 Years Journey through Indian Art”, which traces India’s artistic heritage from prehistoric times to modern expressions.
Established in 2011, India Art Festival has become a major platform for contemporary art, especially for emerging and mid-career artists and mid-level art galleries. This 13th Mumbai edition is also the 30th edition of the festival celebrating its presence in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The event continues to be a hub for artists, galleries, collectors and art lovers.
Rajendra Patil, Founder-Director of the festival and President of the Bombay Art Society, shares “The primary motivation behind starting India Art Festival in 2011 was to create a platform that showcases and promotes contemporary art in India, with a special focus on young emerging artists and mid-level art galleries, as it is often challenging for them to access such platforms or enter the art fair circuit due to the high costs involved.” He is also the editor and publisher of the Indian Contemporary Art magazine.
