Art Mumbai 2024 Bigger, Brighter and More Inventive

Mumbai (Maharastra) [India] September 24: Art Mumbai was held in November 2023 at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, featuring a meticulously curated array of modern and contemporary art from both India andSouth Asia as well as a robust roster of galleries and participation from foundations and distinguished art institutions.

Founders, Minal and Dinesh Vazirani, Conor Macklin and Nakul Dev Chawla are proud to  announce the dates of the second edition of Art Mumbai, presented by Birla Opus. From14 to 17 November 2024, occupying a larger area of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, this year Art Mumbai is being presented  in a format that will blend the timeless allure of its iconic venue with a vast and even more  diverse display of original and fine art from South Asia and around the world. In addition there will be curated experiences, a speaker series and installations at the bigger and brighter Art  Mumbai 2024.

A Large Contingent of Global and Indian Galleries

Art Mumbai ‘24 is delighted to have expanded with 71prominent galleries from India and  abroad, as well as three foundations participating. The Indian galleries include Vadehra Art  Gallery (New Delhi), Nature Morte (New Delhi, Mumbai), Experimenter (Kolkata, Mumbai),  Galerie Isa (Mumbai), Tarq (Mumbai), DAG (Mumbai, New Delhi), Gallery Espace (New  Delhi), Gallery Sumukha (Bengaluru) and Emami Art (Kolkata). The nine international  galleries present will be Galleria Continua (San Gimignano, Rome, Les Moulins, Paris,  Beijing, Havana, Dubai, São Paulo), Ben Brown Fine Arts (London, Hong Kong, Florida),  Rossi & Rossi (Hong Kong, London), Grosvenor Gallery (London), Aicon Gallery (New  York), Aicon Contemporary (New York), 1×1 (Dubai), Volte Masters (Dubai), and Galerie  Geek Art (Tokyo). The foundations at Art Mumbai ’24 are Kiran Nadar Museum of Art,  Saffronart Foundation and RMZ Foundation.

Speaker Series

The much-appreciated Speaker Series at Art Mumbai has been designed to build upon the  conversations and thought starters that were presented in the previous year. Supported by the  Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, the series will give patrons an opportunity to better understand  collecting patterns of the past and how they are changing today, the different urgencies that  informed the Indian modern art movement, Mumbai’s role as a melting pot of artistic practice,  the technological advancements of AI in art, the expansiveness of the term South Asia with  regard to art, and many more timely and thought-provoking sessions.

Sculpture Walk

A highlight of Art Mumbai 2024 is an expanded sculpture walk comprising of several large scale outdoor sculptures as well as some interactive installations which will weave through the  fair venue. The sculpture walk will besupportedby RMZ Foundation.

Art Mumbai Gateway

Inspired by the Mumbai city’s iconic landmark, the Gateway of India, Art Mumbai presents Art Mumbai Gateway,year-round programming that includes exciting conversations, exhibitions, workshops, performances, events and more, across India and around the world. The aim of this series of art walks and talks is to keep conversations surrounding  the Indian, South Asian and global art world alive all year round. Earlier this year Art Mumbai Gateway curated experiences in London, Delhi and Mumbai.

Art, Mumbai and Art Mumbai

Mumbai has an indelible and historic connection with the arts. From being home to some of the country’s earliest and key arts institutions to present day UNESCO World Heritage Sites and state of the art cultural centres, the city has always created spaces where it can welcome artists, writers, performers and creators alike.

Art Mumbai acknowledges Mumbai’s legacy as an artistic hub and pioneer of creative innovation and exchange.Over the past few years, the city’s cultural scene has thrived, witnessing increased artistic collaboration,gallery engagements, major exhibitions and cultural events that enhance public participation with the arts.Art Mumbaiaims to contribute to the growing ecosystem by being a platform that brings together artists, galleries, institutions, curators, collectors, architects, designers, art professionals, enthusiasts, and those seekingto be initiated in the arts.

“We received a tremendous response to Art Mumbai last year and were proud to see the fair  emerge as a genuine celebration of community.The participation of international galleries  significantly enriched the event, providing a valuable blend of diversity, exposure, networking  possibilities, and a global outlook. With the second edition we hope to infuse a greater spirit of  community and commerce that will elevate the overall cultural and economic influence of the  fair in a global context,” says Dinesh Vazirani, Co-founder, Art Mumbai. 

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14^thto 17^thNovember, 2024 at Mahalaxmi Racecourse

Please note 14^thNovember is by invite only.

Art Mumbai: The Team

Dinesh Vazirani: CEO Saffronart, Mumbai and Co-founder, Art MumbaiDinesh Vazirani is the CEO of Saffronart, a leading international auction house specialising in  Indian art, that was established in 2000. A Bachelor’s of Fine Arts and a Master’s in Industrial  Engineering from Stanford University, an MBA with honours from Harvard Business School,  Dinesh is also on the board of several companies and a frequent speaker at various events. He  is actively engaged in the Young Presidents’ Organisation.

Minal Vazirani: President & Co-founder, Saffronart, Mumbai and Co-founder, Art  Mumbai

Minal Vazirani is the President & Co-founder of Saffronart. She has led the founding of the  business, developed the online auction technology and established the company’s presence in  Mumbai, New York and London. Her strategic planning and pioneering concepts have driven  the company’s foray into new businesses. Minal is also a co-founder of the Saffronart  Foundation, which uses art to raise awareness about key social issues, support community  outreach, and contribute to the development of South Asian visual art. She chairs the India  Committee for Women to Watch, 2024, an exhibition developed by the National Museum of

Women in the Arts (NMWA), Washington, D.C. She is on the acquisitions committee at the  Tate Modern, UK and on the advisory board for the Mumbai Urban Art Festival. Minal is an  MBA from INSEAD, France, and B.S. in Chemical Engineering with an additional focus on  Art History and Indian History from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Nakul Dev Chawla: Director, Chawla Art Gallery, New Delhi and Co-founder, Art  Mumbai

Nakul Dev Chawla, director of Chawla Art Gallery, is a third-generation gallerist. Nakul has  grown up around the dynamic landscape of South Asian art, which gives him a unique insight  into the market. The gallery continues to be a pioneer in promoting and securing South Asian  culture, with its primary focus being modern Indian artists.

Conor Macklin: Grosvenor Gallery, London and Co-founder, Art MumbaiRun by Conor Macklin and Charles Moore, Grosvenor Gallery has continually exhibited  modern and contemporary South Asian art, predominantly the works of mid-20th century  Indian modernists such as the Bombay Progressives, as well as Chughtai, Gulgee and  Sadequain from Pakistan.

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