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The 16th edition of India Art Fair, the leading platform for modern and contemporary art from India and South Asia, concluded with robust sales and strong attendance from both local and international audiences. Taking place from 6-9 February 2025 at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds in New Delhi and featuring a record 120 exhibitors, the fair brought together a diverse range of galleries, collectors, institutions, artists, and designers, to foster vital opportunities for creative dialogue and exchange. Supported by BMW India for the ninth consecutive year the fair presented the best of modern and contemporary art from India and South Asia, offering a platform for global and local audiences to explore the region’s vibrant creative landscape. Jaya Asokan, Fair Director, India Art Fair, comments: “India Art Fair 2025 was a particularly dynamic edition, with ambitious gallery presentations and rare offerings for the strong group of visiting collectors. We have hosted celebrated artists, gallerists and representatives from leading museums and institutions from across the world at the fair this year. The fair is built on a collaborative spirit, something that was clearly evident in the programme this year with contributions from organisations like Khoj International Artists’ Association, Chennai Photo Biennale, Chanakya Foundation, Bukhara Biennial, Sharjah Biennial and many more, all demonstrating the depth of support for the fair from the creative community. As we now close the fair, we look ahead to furthering our programming and activations by bringing them to even more cities around the country to engage with artists, galleries and collectors throughout the year.” Dr. Thomas Girst, Head of Cultural Engagement, BMW Group, comments: “We are well into the second decade of India Art Fair and I am not exaggerating when I say everything has turned out absolutely superb. The galleries, the quality of the works, the visitors, the programmes surrounding the fair have not only proven once against the importance of India Art Fair as a platform for Indian contemporary art but also as a crucial international hub where many visitors get to explore and understand the importance of contemporary South Asian art.” Strong attendance from major private collectors as well as representatives from local, regional, and international art institutions, highlighted the fair’s firmly established reputation as a key event in the art world calendar, and a gateway for global visitors to discover art from India and South Asia. VIP attendance on the opening day included curators from institutions such as the Royal Academy, 13th Berlin Biennale, Guggenheim Museum, Asian Art Museum, Ashmolean Museum and MoMA. The fair was attended by leading directors and senior representatives from LACMA, DIA Art Foundation, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Delfina Foundation, Stedlijk Museum, Auckland Art Gallery and Haus der Kunst amongst others. Strong representation from Indian institutions and museums included Bhau Dji Lad Museum, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Khoj International Artists Association, Chennai Photo Biennale and the Kochi-Muziris Biennale. |
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