"The scope of our presentation was at the highest level"

In an exclusive conversation with BW Businessworld, India Art Fair Director Jaya Asokan gives a tour of the 15th edition of the fair

- Jyotsna Sharma

How was the fair different from the previous years? 

This is the first time that India Art Fair had more than a hundred exhibitors. Not just in numbers, the scope and ambition of our presentation this year was at the highest level, with some of the most interesting art and design on view. The fair was our landmark 15th edition, and the largest to date with more than a hundred galleries, institutions and design studios showing.

How many international galleries participated this year?

This year, we had 12 international galleries including some of the world’s leading galleries such as Galleria Continua, Marc Straus and neugerriemschneider, alongside younger galleries showing emerging artists such as Indigo+Madder from London. We also had participation from Carpenters Workshop Gallery, known for its boundary pushing work with design, for the first time this year. Many Indian galleries showcased international artists including GalerieIsa, Nature Morte, Akara Contemporary and ZOCA. Besides, we had booths by international institutions including the Britto Arts Trust from Dhaka and The Arts Family from London.