Explore what makes Art Mumbai 2026 special, from 94 global exhibitors and rare art collections to international galleries, fascinating sculptures and artist conversations shaping the future of art.

Art Mumbai is back with its third edition, bringing together 94 national and international exhibitors under the theme ‘Where Collections Take Shape’. Since its debut in 2023, the art fair has become an important part of Mumbai’s cultural calendar, attracting collectors, artists and art enthusiasts. This year’s edition offers an assortment of modern and contemporary artworks that have been created by renowned artists, up-and-coming talents, international galleries, interactive sculptures and conversations about the future of the art world.

Indian Galleries Bring Generations of Art Together

Indian galleries continue to occupy a central position in this year's edition of Art Mumbai, with 11 galleries making it to the list of participating exhibitors. Some of these participating galleries include Gallery Maskara, Muziris Contemporary and Pristine Contemporary.

The DAG is a collection of art work from India spanning the period from 18th century to the 21st century, including paintings of academic painters like M.V. Dhurandhar along with paintings of the modern painters like M.F. Husain. Vadehra Gallery displays the paintings of four generations of artists.

However, Nature Morte is an assembly of artworks by acclaimed international artists Ai Weiwei, Raqs Media Collective and Dhruvi Acharya. These exhibits represent the variety of India’s contemporary art movement and its relation to world art movements.

International Galleries Add a Global Perspective

In addition to that, the fair is enhancing its international profile, with six galleries presenting themselves for the first time. The returning galleries include Lisson Gallery and Galleria Continua.

The new entrants include the Rizq Art Gallery based out of Abu Dhabi, which seeks to foster greater connections between Indian artists and those from the Gulf countries. The Rajiv Menon Contemporary seeks to explore the cultural connections between Mumbai and Los Angeles.

In addition to these galleries, the globally renowned Perrotin Gallery and the UK’s Richard Saltoun are also taking part.

Conversations, Sculptures and New Artistic Experiences

In addition to exhibition at galleries, the Art Mumbai is returning to the Speaker Series program, where artists and creative people discuss the issues of changing role of art organizations, technological impact on the audience engagement and problems of developing cultural organizations.

Among the discussions that are expected to take place includes a talk by the poet Javed Akhtar and the painter Baaraan Ijlal on how they have collaborated artistically.

There is the sculpture park that focuses on the connection between materials, culture and narrative. Pandi Ram Mandavi uses teakwood to create sculptures that are drawn from tribal legends. Nagji Patel creates brass sculptures based on temple architecture.

Teja Gavankar makes use of terracotta and mechanical motors to engage viewers interactively, while Das uses marine rope to create an art piece inspired by oceans that highlights the issues associated with deep-sea mining.

By virtue of its blend of gallery stalwarts, young talent, foreign participation and interactive installations, Art Mumbai is poised to grow even further as a vital venue for contemporary art in India.

Sources: Architectural Digest India