Fair Start in Maximum City

Wall Hangers

Over 40 galleries and 400 artists are participating in the festival. Spread over 26,000 feet,the Festival will unfold over two floors. The ground floor will host galleries displaying the Masters,while the first floor will have works of artists who aren’t represented by any gallery. “A number of talented artists haven’t been recognised because they haven’t been lucky enough to be picked up by a gallery,” says Patil. The galleries participating in the Fetsival include Chemould Prescott Road from Mumbai; Akar Prakar from Kolkata; Archer Art Gallery and Nexus Arts from Ahmedabad; Galerie Sara Arakkal and Time and Space from Bangalore,Gallery Espace from Delhi; and The Gallery Gnani Arts from Singapore.

Behind the Scenes

The India Art Festival packs in the punch of several venerable members of the country’s art world. While Patil is editor of the magazine,Indian Contemporary Art Journal,President of the Festival,Dr Saryu Doshi is an eminent art historian. Artist Prafulla Dahanukar is the Chairperson,and Anupa Mehta of The Loft,Mumbai,is the Advisor.

Footnote

Besides the obvious lure of visiting,seeing and buying some great works of art,the festival also holds other attractions. Over the three days,Nehru Centre will host poetry recitations and film screenings. Those who enjoy the outdoors can participate in art walks and catch a street performance.