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In its third year, Art Mumbai, an annual celebration of South Asian art and artists, has become a fixture for art lovers in the region. Art Mumbai is scheduled to be held from November 13-16, 2025, at Mahalaxmi Racecourse and will feature approximately 2000 artworks, host 82 exhibitors from India and around the world, and a Speaker Series that spotlights South Asia shaping global art and education-driven cultural growth.

- Sayoni Bhaduri

Three years ago, Conor Macklin of the Grosvenor Gallery, London, Nakul Chawla of the Chawla Gallery, Delhi, and Dinesh and Minal Vazirani of Saffron Art, Mumbai, realised that Mumbai does not have a way to channel their passion for art. "It was a crying shame that there was no art fair. It was also a great opportunity," shares Macklin. The quartet decided to organise the first edition of Art Mumbai. Macklin, who is also the co-founder of Art Mumbai, throws light on Mumbai's biggest art event.

How has Art Mumbai evolved in the last three years?