India Art Fair has announced the launch of a new contemporary art and design fair in Mumbai, India Art Fair Contemporary. The event, which builds on the longstanding success of India Art Fair Delhi, will run from November 13–16, 2025 at Jio World Garden in the heart of the city.
The inaugural fair will feature a curated selection of 50 to 70 exhibitors, including galleries, design studios, and patron-supported booths from India and worldwide. This expansion reflects the growing interest and market potential within Mumbai’s cultural landscape, evidenced by recent developments like the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre and a sustained growth in the number of commercial galleries operating in the city.
“The appetite for art in India has grown significantly over recent years, and this is the perfect time to launch a bold new fair focusing on the contemporary moment,” said Jaya Asokan, fair director of both India Art Fair Delhi and India Art Fair Contemporary. “We have been proud to support many of the city’s arts initiatives for several years now, and we could not be more excited to host our first fair right in the heart of Mumbai.”
The launch of India Art Fair Contemporary is scheduled to take place during a month of yet-to-be-announced art activations across Mumbai. The fair revealed that alongside its traditional gallery presentations, it will host artist-led initiatives and feature large-scale works throughout the weekend.
India’s art market is experiencing notable expansion, particularly in Mumbai and Delhi. The city—India’s financial center—also hosted the inaugral edition of Art Mumbai last November featuring around 50 exhibitors at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Mumbai also features of the India’s leading contemporary art galleries, including Jhaveri Contemporary, DAG, and Nature Morte.
“India’s art market is going to continue to expand with an increasingly engaged young collecting base, who are always looking for new ideas in art. India Art Fair Contemporary is coming at the right time to the right city for India’s contemporary art market,” said Aparajita Jain, executive director of Nature Morte. “Given its focus, the new fair creates the right incentive for both galleries and collectors. We are glad that more initiatives are beginning – further laying the foundation for art in India.”
