Art Mumbai 2026 Opens Today: What To See At Mahalaxmi Racecourse

Nécessaire Turns Body Care Into Art With An Immersive New York ExperienceMumbai’s cultural calendar welcomes one of its most anticipated art events this week as ART MUMBAI 2026 returns to the Mahalaxmi Racecourse for its fourth edition. Running from November 12 to 15, the four-day fair brings together Indian and international galleries, artists, collectors and cultural institutions, offering a closer look at the ideas and creative practices shaping the modern and contemporary art landscape.

Presented by Birla Opus Paints, ART MUMBAI 2026 features 94 exhibitors, comprising 73 Indian and 21 international galleries. The expanded edition brings together established names, emerging artistic voices and international galleries making their debut at an art fair in India. Beyond the gallery presentations, visitors can explore an outdoor Sculpture Park, photography showcases, curated conversations, guided walks, workshops and live performances.

Whether you are an established collector or someone looking to engage with the world of art, here are the highlights worth adding to your ART MUMBAI 2026 itinerary.

Closer Look at Indian and International Galleries

The gallery presentations remain central to ART MUMBAI 2026, with a selection that spans Indian modernism, contemporary art, sculpture, prints and antiques. Indian galleries participating this year include DAG, Experimenter, Chemould Prescott Road, Nature Morte, Vadehra Art Gallery, Emami Art, Gallery Maskara, Kumar Gallery and Great Banyan Art.

The international line-up features established names such as Lisson Gallery, Galleria Continua, Ben Brown Fine Arts and Sundaram Tagore Gallery. Five international galleries, including Perrotin, Richard Saltoun Gallery, Night Gallery, Rizq Art Gallery and Niru Ratnam, are making their debut at an art fair in India through this edition. Their participation adds further perspectives to a programme that brings different artistic traditions and contemporary practices into conversation.

Sculpture Park Explores Material and Memory

One of the key attractions at ART MUMBAI 2026 is its Sculpture Park, which brings together 13 works under the theme ‘Material and Memory’. The presentation examines how materials carry histories, associations and cultural meaning, with artists exploring the expressive possibilities of clay, terracotta, stone, wood, metal and fabric.

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The participating artists include Jonathan Trayte, Satish Gujral, Sakshi Gupta and Sumakshi Singh. The outdoor presentation offers visitors an opportunity to experience sculpture beyond the conventional gallery setting, while considering the relationship between artistic expression, material and memory.

Photography Takes the Spotlight

Photography receives a more prominent place at ART MUMBAI 2026 through three distinct presentations. ‘In Dialogue with Nature’, presented by Chennai Photo Biennale in collaboration with WWF-India, explores contemporary perspectives on the natural world.

The programme also features black-and-white photographs by Derry Moore and portraits of influential modern Indian artists by Richard Bartholomew. Together, these presentations examine photography as an artistic medium and a means of documenting cultural histories, creative personalities and changing landscapes.

Art Conversations and Cultural Perspectives

The fair’s Speaker Series, supported by the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, brings together 14 conversations on subjects shaping the art world. Artists, curators, collectors and cultural practitioners will discuss everything from the future of art institutions and public art to immersive technology and the relationship between different creative disciplines.

One of the anticipated conversations is ‘A Poet and a Painter’, which draws on the collaboration between poet Javed Akhtar and artist Baaraan Ijlal. Moderated by poet and curator Ranjit Hoskote, the session considers how literature and visual art can inform one another.

Another discussion, ‘The Fame Game’, brings ART MUMBAI Cultural Ambassador Karan Johar into a conversation about celebrity, fandom and the changing dynamics of public recognition in the digital age.

Music, Dance and Interactive Experiences

ART MUMBAI 2026 extends its cultural programme beyond the exhibition spaces with live performances and interactive workshops. Music duo Madboy/Mink, comprising Imaad Shah and Saba Azad, will perform on November 13, bringing their distinctive blend of electro, soul and funk to the fair.

On November 14, dancer Harini Nilakantan will present ‘Woven’, a performance that brings Bharatanatyam into conversation with contemporary street styles. The programme also includes artist-led workshops, guided walks by Art and Wonderment and activities organised through KNMA Art Hours.

Food and Beverage Experience Alongside Art

The fair also brings together a selection of dining experiences, giving visitors a chance to take a break between gallery visits. The food and beverage line-up includes Cecconi’s, Mag St., Nara Thai, Julien Patisserie, Supa San, Ode, Nandan Coffee and The Nutcracker, among other options.

The expanded offering adds another dimension to the experience, allowing visitors to spend more time exploring the fair’s exhibitions, conversations and performances.

ART MUMBAI 2026 Dates, Timings and Tickets

ART MUMBAI 2026 takes place at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai from November 12 to 15. The opening day, November 12, is reserved for invited guests, while public ticketed access is available on November 13, 14 and 15, subject to the respective ticket categories.

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The fair opens at 11 am on all four days. It closes at 9 pm on November 12 and 13, 9.30 pm on November 14 and 7 pm on November 15. With Indian modernism, international contemporary art, sculpture, photography and interdisciplinary performances sharing the same setting, ART MUMBAI 2026 offers a compelling reason to spend time with the city’s evolving cultural landscape.