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INDIA ART FESTIVAL 2026: BRIDGING REGIONS, VOICES, AND GENERATIONS
By Minakshi Patil
The India Art Festival (IAF) returns to Mumbai at the Nehru Centre, Worli, from January 30 to February 1, 2026, presenting a vibrant and expansive showcase of contemporary Indian art. Now in its 14th Mumbai edition and 37th edition nationwide, the festival continues its long-standing mission of democratizing art by connecting artists directly with audiences across regions, traditions, and generations.
Rabi Art Gallery: A Tribute to Rabi Paul
A significant highlight of India Art Festival 2026 is the participation of Rabi Art Gallery (RAG)—a tribute to the legendary artist and writer Rabi Paul, a disciple of Ramkinkar Baij and a figure closely associated with stalwarts such as Nandalal Bose, Somnath Hore, K.G. Subramanyan, and filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
Founded in 1996 at Santiniketan by Sumanta Paul, Kakali Paul, and Nilima Paul, Rabi Art Gallery was established to honour Rabi Paul’s artistic legacy and to create a global platform for showcasing Indian masters. The gallery houses an exceptional collection of works by iconic artists including Ramkinkar Baij, Abanindranath Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Binode Behari Mukherjee, Jamini Roy, Chittaprosad Bhattacharya, Somnath Hore, Ganesh Pyne, K. Laxma Goud, Jogen Chowdhury, Samir Aich, Subrata Gangopadhyay, Sunil Das, Mukul Dey, T. Vaikuntham, T.V. Santosh, K.G. Subramanyan, Bikash Bhattacharjee, and many others.
Sumanta Paul, Honorary Advisor of RAG, continues to curate exhibitions globally, extending the reach of India’s artistic heritage while nurturing younger generations of artists. Recently, Union Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat visited Rabi Art Gallery and publicly praised its remarkable collection and contribution to India’s cultural ecosystem.