Art Mumbai 2026: Here are 10 highlights to look forward to at this year's fair

Art Mumbai returns to the Mahalaxmi Racecourse from 12ndash15 November 2026 for its fourth edition bringing together 94 exhibitors including leading Indian and international galleries plus foundations and cultural institutions Alongside its exhibitor presentations the fair will feature a Sculpture Park a curated Speaker Series guided walks live performances photography presentations and a wider selection of food and beverage offeringsAs Art Mumbai strengthens its place in Mumbairsquos cultural calendar the 2026 edition brings together a diverse range of artistic practices conversations and cultural experiences From established galleries and contemporary artists to emerging voices interdisciplinary collaborations and interactive presentations here are 10 highlights to look forward to at the fair1 An Expanded Fair with 94 ExhibitorsThe fourth edition brings together more than 94 galleries The Indian exhibitors include returning and new galleries such as Experimenter Chemould Prescott Road DAG Nature Morte Vadehra Art Gallery Gallery Maskara Phillips Antiques and Pristine Contemporary The international galleries include Lisson Galleria Continua Ben Brown Fine Arts and Sundaram Tagore Gallery Perrotin Richard Saltoun Gallery Night Gallery Rizq Art Gallery and Niru Ratnam make their debuts at an art fair in India with Art Mumbai2 Sculpture Park Material and MemoryFeaturing 13 works the Art Mumbai Sculpture Park explores the theme Material and Memory Works by artists such as Jonathan Trayte Satish Gujral Sakshi Gupta and Sumakshi Singh in clay and terracotta stone wood metal fabric and found materials consider how materials hold histories evoke associations and shape our understanding of the world around us3 The Speaker Series 14 Conversations on Art and CultureOver 14 panels the Speaker Series explores questions shaping the art world in India and internationally Artists curators collectors cultural practitioners and industry leaders will discuss topics ranging from the future of immersive technology and the role of public art to the relationship between poetry and painting4 A Poet and a Painter When Words Meet ImagesWhat happens when a painter responds to a poem Drawing on the collaboration between lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar and artist Baaraan Ijlal this panel moderated by poet translator and curator Ranjit Hoskote considers the creative possibilities that emerge when two artistic languages meet5 Enter the Art How Immersive Tech Is Redrawing the Gallery WallsAs virtual reality artificial intelligence and interactive environments open up new possibilities for creating and experiencing art how are these technologies changing the relationship between artists institutions and audiences in India and South Asia Sonia Parekh Head of Immersive Experiences at IMMERSE The Storiculture Company Alap Parikh immersive media artist and technologist and Alessandro Simonetti Lustig creative entrepreneur and CoFounder and Creative Director of SARAVA Project will be in a discussion moderated by Asad Laljee SVP Essar Group CEO Avid Learning and Curator Royal Opera House Mumbai6 The Fame Game with Karan JoharArt Mumbai Cultural Ambassador Karan Johar brings together some of entertainmentrsquos most popular names to examine fame fandom and the shifting rules of celebrity in the digital age7 Live at Art Mumbai Three Days of Music and PerformanceArt Mumbairsquos stage programme features music and dance across three days spanning funk swing and contemporary interpretations of traditional performance forms1 MadboyMink On Friday 13 November at 730pm Imaad Shah and Saba Azad known for their genredefying sound will take the stage blending electro soul cabaretpunk and influences from Indian film scores of the 1960s and 1970s2 Harini Nilakantan Combining Bharatanatyam with street styles Harini will perform on Saturday 14 November at 830 pm pairing traditional footwork and expression with contemporary beats3 Indian Navy Band From 12 noon on Sunday November 15 the Indian Navy Band will perform at the fair8 Spotlight on PhotographyPhotography takes a more prominent place at Art Mumbai 2026 with three presentations spanning contemporary explorations of the natural world vintage images of Indiarsquos princely cities and portraits of influential modern Indian artists Featuring In Dialogue with Nature presented by Chennai Photo Biennale X WWF India Derry Moorersquos evocative blackand white photographs and Richard Bartholomewrsquos artist portraits the presentations explore photography as both art and cultural record9 Institutional and Foundation PresentationsKiran Nadar Museum of Art Saffronart Foundation The Dabriwala Foundation for the Arts Chennai Photo Biennale X WWF India Dot Line Space Art Foundation and The Cycle will present significant displays Voices from the Earth Women Nature Power will be on view at the joint Kiran Nadar Museum of Art and Saffronart Foundation booth at Art Mumbai this year Historically women particularly within folk tribal and Indigenous communities have visually documented stories of the earth Often positioned outside contemporary art these traditions reflect artistsrsquo lived experiences The exhibition celebrates the expressive power of women working within vernacular art traditions and traces the transition from domestic and ritual contexts to paper and canvas acknowledging the struggles and resilience that have shaped their journeys10 A Taste of Mumbai Food and Drink at the FairAdding to the overall experience of the fair Art Mumbai will feature an expanded selection of food and beverage offerings bringing together some of Mumbais wellknown such as Cecconis Mag St Nara Thai Julien Patisserie Supa San Ode Nandan Coffee and The Nutcracker alongside a variety of other options