28 August,2026 09:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
A Place to Belong, Oinam Dilip
From the famed elephant of Gharapuri, to the tigers of Warli, fauna has been an indelible part of the Indian art aesthetic. Yet, there has been a distance between the empathy on the canvas to its presence in an urban India where community animals are ignored. Presented by the Burgundy Art Gallery in support of Youth Organisation in Defence of Animals (YODA), The Kindness Project bridges this disparity with a fundraiser exhibition of over 30 artists to showcase the role played by fauna in our collective imagination.
Exploring Truth, Gurmeet Marwah
Sapna Kar, curator, Burgundy Art Gallery, explains, "This thematic art fundraiser is rooted in the belief that art can extend empathy into action. Fauna has occupied a vital place in the history of Indian art."
Antardisha, Vijay Vansh. Pics Courtesy/artists; YODA
For Dhiraj Tejwani, CEO, YODA, it is about more than just fundraising. "It is about finding new ways to bring animal welfare into conversations, spaces, and communities where it may not have been before," he writes. From playful streeties, posing cats, and regal elephants, the works capture a range of familiar fauna that have inhabited our world in imaginative ways.
Pooja Shah
"While we cherish the unconditional love of our pets, countless stray dogs continue to face hunger, neglect, and uncertainty every day. The fundraiser is an opportunity for pet parents to come together to make a meaningful impact, extending their circle of care beyond their homes and supporting rescue and adoption initiatives," adds Pooja Shah, head of marketing, YODA.
FROM August 29 (preview)
TILL September 11; 11 am to 7 pm
AT Floor One Gallery, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle West.
