The India Art Fair, which runs annually in New Delhi, will introduce an edition in Mumbai next year called India Art Fair Contemporary that will showcase contemporary art and design from South Asia. Scheduled to run from November 13 to 16 at the Jio World Garden, it will feature 50 to 70 exhibitors, including Indian and international galleries, design studios, institutions, and patron-supported booths.
The new venture comes amid growing international interest in the India Art Fair. Founded in 2008, the fair has established itself as a key platform for modern and contemporary art in South Asia. Its expansion to Mumbai will extend its influence to a city known for its vibrant art scene.
“The appetite for art in India has grown significantly over recent years, and this is the perfect time to launch a bold new fair focusing on the contemporary moment,” said Jaya Asokan, the director of the India Art Fair. Asokan will also lead the India Art Fair Contemporary.
The 2024 India Art Fair in New Delhi. Photo courtesy of the India Art Fair.
Mumbai is an entertainment and financial capital with a population of 12.5 million—and it has one of the highest concentrations of billionaires in Asia. Its arts ecosystem features numerous private galleries, various cultural institutions, and initiatives like Mumbai Gallery Weekend. The scene has reportedly seen rapid growth in recent years.
The new fair aims to further stimulate this creative hub, attracting both local and international collectors. Alongside traditional gallery presentations, the event will promote cross-disciplinary collaborations between art and design and reflecting Mumbai’s heritage as a global port by showcasing practices from South Asia, Africa, and South America.
The announcement comes after a recent World Bank report that offered a positive outlook for India’s economy. It has the world’s fastest-growing major economy, according to the World Bank’s India Development Update, up 8.2 percent in the 2023–24 fiscal year. It projected a 7 percent increase for 2024–25, despite the challenging global environment.
Jio World Garden, Mumbai, the location for the 2025 debut of India Art Fair Contemporary. Courtesy Jio World Garden.
The new India Art Fair Contemporary will be part of the portfolio of Angus Montgomery Arts (AMA), which owns and operates the India Art Fair as well as regional fairs like Art Central in Hong Kong, Photofairs in Shanghai, Taipei Dangdai, Sydney Contemporary, Art SG in Singapore, and Tokyo Gendai in Yokohama. It recently announced that a Hong Kong edition of Photofairs will debut in March next year.
“Over the years we have been delighted with the growth of India Art Fair Delhi,” Sandy Angus, the chairman of AMA, said, “and we are pleased to now be bringing a new offering to Mumbai, a city in which we have long sought to further deepen our existing roots.”
Applications for India Art Fair Contemporary will open later this year. Members of the fair’s advisory committee will also be inviting Indian, South Asian, and international galleries and design studios to participate.