Ashwini Bhat, Self Portait, Yakshi (Calla Lily), Ceramic Sculpture, 23 x 6 x 5 inches, 2023.
Twelve years ago, nine leading art galleries from across Mumbai came together to launch Mumbai Gallery Weekend, a promising new art platform that would bring the best of contemporary Indian art to the city. In 2024, the four-day-long art festival is returning with its 12th edition, with 34 participating galleries and design venues spread across the city, as well as off-site exhibits, talks, pop-ups, gallery hops and more. Some highlights include a series of talks at the CSMVS museum held in association with India Art Fair, a Young Collectors Program at Kathiwada City House, an off-site exhibition, Bombay Tilts Down by CAMP, presented by Experimenter Gallery, which celebrates 15 years, a performance by Kuldeep Singh, and more. But the best part of MGW? The art shows, and the crowds! As pointed out by Priya and Amrita Jhaveri, founders of Jhaveri Contemporary, "It's the most inclusive art event and the general bonhomie and lack of hierarchy make it special." Here's our round-up of shows not to miss.
