ART MUMBAI curates a diverse programming calendar throughout the year. During the fair, a pioneering Speaker Series, supported by the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, guided walks and live performances provide access to all angles of the art world.
ART MUMBAI curates a diverse programming calendar throughout the year. During the fair, a pioneering Speaker Series, supported by the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, guided walks and live performances provide access to all angles of the art world.
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Across the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, new museums, foundations, and cultural infrastructure are emerging at a pace few could have predicted a decade ago. This panel asks whether an...
Stage | On-site
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
This book launch, at ART MUMBAI, presents My Tyebi, a memoir of love, art and a life lived beside one of India's most celebrated modern artists, Tyeb Mehta. Told in the intimate voice of his wife,...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
A collector can own a painting and still not own the right to reproduce it. Under Indian law, buying an artwork transfers the physical object, while copyright stays with the artist or their heirs...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
What happens when a painter responds to a poem?Taking its cue from the collaboration between poet Javed Akhtar and painter Baaraan Ijlal, this panel poses questions of how different forms of creative...
Stage | On-site
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
ART MUMBAI is thrilled to bring to the stage the ‘terror twins of Funk and Swing’, Madboy / Mink. The dynamic duo, Imaad Shah and Saba Azad craft a sound that is unique and genre-defying,...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2026 marks a milestone anniversary for several organisations in India’s art ecosystem. This year, publications, MARG (80 years) and ART India (30 years); an award giving body, the Inlaks Shivdasani...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Satish Gujral's artistic practice was defined by a refusal to remain within the boundaries of a single medium. From painting and sculpture to murals, design and architecture, he moved between forms...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
ART MUMBAI is delighted to once again present a conversation about Women to Watch, an incredible initiative of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) which aims to increase the visibility...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
For most of art history, the gallery wall has been a boundary: a surface on which work is displayed, and beyond which the viewer remains separate, observant, and largely unmoved. That relationship is...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Public art has become one of the most visible, and most contested, forms of contemporary practice in Indian cities. Murals transform neglected walls into landmarks, foundations fund large-scale...
Stage | On-site
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Join us for an afternoon of gasps, laughter and a little bit of magic.ART MUMBAI brings to the stage, Vivek Desai, a master at turning skeptical crowds into wide-eyed believers. With over a decade of...
17 November, 2023
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Women to Watch is an exhibition program at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, that features internationally emerging artists from countries where the museum has an outreach of...
Mahalaxmi Racecourse
17 November, 2023
03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
A conversation that follows the evolution of a passion into an art collection and is now, the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, an iconic South Asian Museum. Panelists will delve into the cultural corridor...
Mahalaxmi Racecourse
17 November, 2023
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Edited by Soumik Nandy Majumdar and Jesal Thacker the book 'Shadow Lines: Tracing the Journey' is a magnum opus publication comprising the lifelong works by the distinguished artist Jogen...
Mahalaxmi Racecourse
17 November, 2023
05:15 PM - 06:15 PM
The law, much like art, can sometimes be abstract to understand. Collectors, institutions and artists are often in need of advice on how they can navigate the often informal creative sector...
Mahalaxmi Racecourse
17 November, 2023
06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
The Fantasy Collection takes its name from an important group of drawings and design objects produced by a young M.F. Husain whilst working for the Bombay-based nursery furniture company Fantasy,...
Mahalaxmi Racecourse
18 November, 2023
01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Picturing Life is a unique cinematic experience that brings Sudhir Patwardhan's paintings to life. It explores the various aspects of the painter's work by structuring the film around his journey as...
Mahalaxmi Racecourse
18 November, 2023
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
We are at an interesting juncture in history, where South Asia, as a whole, is rapidly gaining importance within global conversations around art and culture. The tremendous potential of the region is...
Mahalaxmi Racecourse
18 November, 2023
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Mumbai is synonymous with the silver screen. The city has been a muse and backdrop for countless iconic films and artworks. What better way to honour these deep connections than with Bollywood icon...
Mahalaxmi Racecourse
18 November, 2023
11:30 PM - 12:30 PM
Institutional collections are like time capsules, they are repositories of the history, politics and zeitgeist of generations. Join a panel where the custodians of some of Mumbai's most significant...
Mahalaxmi Racecourse
19 November, 2023
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Mumbai has always been a melting pot for art and culture that thrives on an energy all its own. Built on capitalism and philanthropy, the port city seems to be constantly inspiring its residents to...
Mahalaxmi Racecourse
19 November, 2023
05:31 PM - 06:00 PM
Mahalaxmi Racecourse
19 November, 2023
11:30 PM - 12:30 PM
Artists have always adopted the latest technology as tools and new mediums of expression. However, the most recent technology, artificial intelligence, adds a layer to the creative process that no...
Mahalaxmi Racecourse
02 October, 2024
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
This event is now sold out - please add your name to our waitlist, and we will let you know if a space becomes available.Travel across 127 years of design at the Godrej Archives with us on October...
Godrej Archives
15 November, 2024
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
This panel will delve into why major institutions in South Asia are being funded by private individuals. Audiences will understand how and why these institutions are able to fill the void within the...
Birla Opus Auditorium (On Site) at ART MUMBAI 2024
15 November, 2024
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
As the discourse around South Asian arts and culture continues to evolve, the relevance of the geographical, historical and cultural boundaries of the region are being reconsidered. During the course...
Birla Opus Auditorium (On Site) at ART MUMBAI 2024
15 November, 2024
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
According to several projections, India is said to be on course to become the world's third largest economy in six years. This led to a significant increase in demand for high-end objects, such as...
Birla Opus Auditorium (On Site) at ART MUMBAI 2024
15 November, 2024
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Arches
16 November, 2024
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Globally there has been a rise in immersive, experiential art experiences. Museums and institutions are investing in technologies that allow the audiences to be consuming art rather than being just...
Birla Opus Auditorium (On Site) at ART MUMBAI 2024
16 November, 2024
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
As India ascends on the global stage, Mumbai stands as its vibrant gateway, brimming with creativity and innovation. This vibrant metropolis is the epicenter of India's burgeoning soft power. As the...
Birla Opus Auditorium (On Site) at ART MUMBAI 2024
16 November, 2024
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
FN Souza, VS Gaitonde, and Ram Kumar were all born in 1924 and therefore belonged to the generation of young artists who witnessed India gain independence. They along with their contemporaries aimed...
Birla Opus Auditorium (On Site) at ART MUMBAI 2024
16 November, 2024
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Stage
16 November, 2024
07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Dancers of the Indian Youth Dance Company & ICMD India led by Pia Sutaria will perform Sukshma choreographed by Neeraj Lohani with a score by Maqta, as well as Samaaj choreographed and joined by...
Main Stage (On Site) at ART MUMBAI 2024
17 November, 2024
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Stage
17 November, 2024
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Stage
17 November, 2024
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Birla Opus Activity Wall
17 November, 2024
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Artificial intelligence (AI) has done what no technology has done before. AI is not just a tool but a collaborator thereby challenging the definitions of art and creativity.This conversation will...
Birla Opus Auditorium (On Site) at ART MUMBAI 2024
17 November, 2024
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Women have been historically marginalised. Their contributions to society are neglected and excluded from the historical records. Over time their systematic exclusion has perpetuated gender...
Birla Opus Auditorium (On Site) at ART MUMBAI 2024
17 November, 2024
05:30 PM - 06:40 PM
The play invites the audiences to enter Mumbai's pulsating underground club scene and follow the exhilarating lives of the city's drag kings, headlined by the enigmatic Rocky, also known as...
Birla Opus Auditorium (On Site) at ART MUMBAI 2024
02 June, 2025
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Join us for TIFR’s inaugural Art&Archives Colloquium. Mortimer Chatterjee will be presenting his reflections and learnings from his last fifteen years working with the inimitable and hallowed TIFR...
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai
13 November, 2025
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
The panel will explore Tyeb Mehta’s legacies and global impact amid his ongoing retrospective exhibition at ART MUMBAI, presented by the Saffronart Foundation, Tyeb Mehta Foundation and the Kiran...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
13 November, 2025
04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Tyeb Mehta (1925–2009), emerged as one of India’s leading modernists. Trained at the Sir J. J. School of Art (1947–52), his early exposure to inhuman violence deeply influenced his work,...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
14 November - 16, 2025
11:30 AM
Guided walks through ART MUMBAI by Art and Wonderment Walk timings: Friday, November 14, 2025 11:30 A.M, 2 P.M, 4 P.M, 6 P.M. Saturday, November 15, 2025 11:30 A.M, 2 P.M, 4 P.M, 6...
ART MUMBAI On-site
14 November, 2025
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
The panel will explore the journeys of two patrons who are playing pivotal roles in reshaping and redefining the Asian art landscape. Positioned at the intersection of art, culture, academia, and...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
14 November, 2025
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
This panel will examine how Asian patronage is reshaping global art and cultural narratives, fostering new generations of thought leaders, and supporting sustainable ecosystems for education,...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
14 November, 2025
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
An interactive tapestry weaving ‘artist in me workshop’ inspired by Tyeb Mehta’s iconic diagonal series, led by artist Akshata Mokashi. Learn tapestry essentials: warping, interlocking,...
Learning Partner - KNMA Interactive Terrain | On-site
14 November, 2025
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
This panel will participate in an insightful discussion that explores the dynamics of the art market, from economic trends and legal considerations to insider perspectives on auction strategies and...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
14 November, 2025
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
This panel discussion will explore the plurality in Krishen Khanna’s work and relook at his work through a contemporary lens. Journeying across the oeuvre of his iconic contributions, panelists...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
14 November, 2025
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Jude & The Confidants is a Delhi-based indie band that blends soulful melodies with rich instrumentation and emotive vocals. Known for their compelling live performances, they create an energetic and...
Stage | On-site
15 November, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
This panel will examine how architectural styles introduced from abroad are indigenized, transforming to reflect local cultural, environmental, and social contexts. It will explore the historical,...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-Site
15 November, 2025
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
A sensory-awareness workshop where blindfolded participants build portraits using LEGO - fostering an empathetic, trusting, and accessible creative exchange. The session invites participants to step...
Learning Partner - KNMA Interactive Terrain | On-site
15 November, 2025
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
This panel will explore how artists and cultural practitioners today can reimagine spaces for shared production and collaboration, reflecting on the legacy of the Bhulabhai Desai Memorial Institute...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-Site
15 November, 2025
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
An exploration of geometry and perception, where participants will engage with form, rhythm, and balance to uncover how simplicity can lead to deeper ways of seeing with Chetnaa in this artist in me...
Learning Partner - KNMA Interactive Terrain | On-site
15 November, 2025
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
This panel will examine how cultural hubs across South Asia and the Middle East are evolving from sites of display into dynamic platforms that foreground regional histories, identities, and...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-site
15 November, 2025
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
This panel invites exploration into the relationship between folk and tribal traditions and antiquities. It illustrates how these forms of art intertwine with historical narratives to preserve and...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-Site
15 November, 2025
07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Echoes of the Empty Seat is a contemporary dance performance for two women, set beneath a suspended installation of wooden chairs. The performance explores the chair as a vessel of human presence:...
Stage | On-site
16 November, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday is for soothing sounds from the students of the Symphony Orchestra of India Music Academy. Witness young virtuosos showcase their exceptional talent, blending technical precision with...
Main Stage | On-Site
16 November, 2025
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Empathy Zines is a gentle storytelling-based workshop where children create small handmade zines using colour, texture, patterns, and braille-inspired tactile elements. The process encourages...
Learning Partner - KNMA Interactive Terrain | On-site
16 November, 2025
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Groove to the rhythm of Dharavi Rocks, a band consisting of talented children and young adults who use recycled materials like cans, bottles, and buckets to create lively percussion music. Dharavi...
Stage
16 November, 2025
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Shruti Seth- invites children to explore the intersection of art and mindfulness. As a certified mindfulness meditation coach and an arts-based therapy practitioner, Shruti's mission is to help...
Stage | On-site
16 November, 2025
05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Viewed through the lens of his youthful new assistant, Ken, we witness the renowned painter Mark Rothko at the pinnacle of his creativity, but struggling through the creation of a series of large...
Aditya Birla Auditorium | On-Site
28 March, 2026
07:00 AM
Living on an island city, whose history and present are intrinsically tied to the sea, we often overlook its looming presence. ART MUMBAI Gateway, Art and Wonderment and Bombay Gypsea hosted a sail...
Gateway of India | Mumbai Shoreline
29 May, 2026
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
ART MUMBAI Gateway hosted an exclusive visit to the Museum of Art and Photography’s Conservation Lab followed by a walkthrough of Beneath the Turning Sky. MAP’s Conservation Lab aims to...
Museum of Art and Photography, Bengaluru
29 May, 2026
07:00 PM
ART MUMBAI Gateway and KAASH organised a special walkthrough of Earth Offerings with Curator Veeranganakumari Solanki. Fastin Pedros, Savia Mahajan, and Thembi Nala use the Earth as a medium, through...
KAASH, Bengaluru
30 May, 2026
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
ART MUMBAI Gateway curated a walkthrough of RMZ Foundation’s sculptural collection at RMZ Ecoworld 30, showcasing works by leading Indian and international artists within one of Bengaluru’s...
Nappa Dori, RMZ Ecoworld 30, Bellandur, Bengaluru
05 June, 2026
03:00 PM
ART MUMBAI Gateway curated a personalised tour through London Gallery Weekend’s St. James's Street galleries. Led by Conor Macklin, the walkthrough connected our VIP’s with the gallerists...
St James’s Street
25 July, 2026
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
ART MUMBAI Gateway spent the morning with Anilakumar Govindappa & Jayeeta Chatterjee, Chemould CoLab’s artists in residence, in the space where they have been living and working over the past...
Chemould CoLab
