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India Art Fair Contemporary to Launch in Mumbai in November 2025

festival-fair · 2026-04-20

India Art Fair will launch a new edition, India Art Fair Contemporary, in Mumbai from 13 to 16 November 2025. The fair will feature 50 to 70 local and international exhibitors, including galleries, institutions, and design studios, with a focus on contemporary artists and designers from India, South Asia, Africa, and South America. It will also include artist-led initiatives, large-scale works, and collaborative projects. The new fair builds on the success of India Art Fair Delhi, established in 2008, and will be led by Jaya Asokan, who continues as director of the Delhi edition. Asokan noted the growing appetite for art in India and expressed excitement about hosting the fair in the heart of Mumbai.

Key facts

  • India Art Fair Contemporary launches in Mumbai from 13 to 16 November 2025.
  • The fair will feature 50 to 70 exhibitors including galleries, institutions, and design studios.
  • Focus on contemporary artists and designers from India, South Asia, Africa, and South America.
  • Includes artist-led initiatives, large-scale works, and collaborative projects.
  • Builds on India Art Fair Delhi, established in 2008.
  • Jaya Asokan is director of both the Delhi and Mumbai fairs.
  • Asokan cited growing appetite for art in India as reason for launch.
  • The fair will be held in the heart of Mumbai.

Entities

Institutions

  • India Art Fair
  • India Art Fair Contemporary
  • India Art Fair Delhi
  • Art Mumbai

Locations

  • Mumbai
  • India
  • New Delhi
  • South Asia
  • Africa
  • South America
  • Bandra Kurla Complex
  • Jio World Garden

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