DHOOMIMAL A Timeless Journey

Gallerist Uday Jain in conversation with Ekta Sinha on honouring the past & embracing the future

- Ekta Sinha

India's art space is evolving every day and opening its doors to the younger generation. Yet, as we move ahead, we must look back and seek guidance from the past-something Delhi-based Dhoomimal Gallery has reiterated time and again as it plays witness to the Indian art movement taking shape since 1936. What started as a modest printing shop back in the day has now transformed into an institution. Today, under the stewardship of Uday Jain, the gallery continues to bridge the past and future of Indian art, embracing modern trends while thriving on its rich legacy.

Jain sat with us to reflect on the weight of carrying forward an establishment that has played host to some of the biggest names in Indian art, from F.N. Souza and J. Swaminathan to Manjit Bawa and Manu Parekh. "There's always a sense of pride in belonging to such a legacy, but it also brings the challenge of keeping up with expectations," he shares. "Artists once joked that no one would buy their work when I grew up, and now, watching how the market has evolved, I find myself cherishing those simpler times while adapting to the commercial realities of today."