An emerging platform for contemporary South Asian voices

The 2024 edition of Art Mumbai is all set to showcase modern and contemporary art from across the globe with a special focus on visual vocabularies from South Asia.

The idea is to challenge prevailing gender norms and look at ways of promoting an equitable society.

As technology and Artificial Intelligence continue to impact the way art is being produced as well as consumed, one of the conversations focuses on the legal and ethical implications of AI. "It's crucial to understand the opportunities and challenges it presents for the art world," says Vazirani. "We are expanding our examination of South Asia's role on the global stage, while also delving into legacy building through patronage and philosophy."

Galleries from across the country are making the most of this new platform to showcase contemporary practices.

Shrine Empire, Delhi, for instance, is taking the dialogue around textile art forward with the works of Hema Shironi and Renuka Rajiv. Additionally, Baaraan and Moonis Ijlal will debut their works based on identity, memory and sociopolitical changes in Mumbai at this event.