India Art Festival

India Art Festival[1] is a domestic contemporary art fair that was initiated in 2011 with the objective of making art accessible to a wider audience in India, particularly focusing on young, emerging and established Indian artists. It initially debuted in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai and later expanded its horizons to include editions in New Delhi in 2016 and Bengaluru in 2020. As a privately managed art festival, it showcases a diverse range of art forms, including paintings, sculptures, photography, drawings and Indian miniature art.

India Art Festival Mumbai Edition

History
India Art Festival, New Delhi edition Launch

Founded in 2011 by the trio of Prafulla Dahanukar, Saryu Doshi, and Rajendra N Patil,[2] India Art Festival [IAF] has evolved in to the largest domestic art fair chain in India, bridging gaps between cities, fostering community engagement, and celebrating the rich tapestry of Indian art. Following the passing of founder chairperson Prafulla Dahanukar in 2014, Fair Director Rajendra Patil carried forward her visionary legacy by expanding the India Art Festival and made it a nationwide movement. This resulted in the launch of India Art Festival[3] editons - IAF, New Delhi[4] in 2016 and IAF Bengaluru[5] in 2020, creating a network of interconnected art celebrations across multiple cities.

In addition to its dynamic exhibition program, India Art Festival also hosts curated IAF Conversations,[6] a two-day educational seminar featuring panel discussions that provide expert perspectives on various topics such as contemporary art and the economy, art collection, exhibitions, art galleries, and infrastructure. The first three editions of IAF Conversations were curated by Ranjit Hoskote,[7] an Indian poet, art critic, cultural theorist and independent curator. The speakers invited to participate in IAF Conversations encompass a diverse range of individuals, including artists, gallerists, museum directors, critics, historians, institution-builders, cultural organizers, editors, and publishers. Complementing the main events, India Art Festival also features Fusion shows and poetry recitation[8] as part of its collateral events.

  • India Art Festival New Delhi Edition, 2018
    India Art Festival New Delhi Edition, 2018
  • India Art Festival, Mumbai Edition 2016
    India Art Festival, Mumbai Edition 2016

References
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