Prepare for a spectacular explosion of colours and an unparalleled celebration of boundless creativity as the India Art Festival returns with grandeur to the national capital, commencing on November 2. The eighth edition of the India Art Festival will feature 400 artists presenting a stunning array of 3,500 exquisite artworks across 100 booths at the Constitution Club of India. This year's festival promises an artistic extravaganza that caters to a diverse audience, offering a rich tapestry of artistic styles and expressions. From stylized figurative to abstract compositions, traditional flavours to architectural grandiosity, landscapes, religious art, and wildlife art, the show encompasses a wide spectrum of artistic forms.
Rajendra Patil, the founder director of the festival, remarked, "The India Art Festival has been a nurturing ground for young and emerging artists who push the boundaries of imagination. This year, visitors can expect to be captivated by an array of mediums, subjects, and styles that reflect the unbridled form of artistic expression from all corners of India." Numerous booths at the four-day festival are poised to make a lasting impression.
Whether it is Shruthi Challani's stylized still life, Seema Sethi's tradition-inspired paintings, Prateek Kushwaha's exceptional wildlife art, or Pavani Nagpal's tribute to goddess Durga and her nine incarnations, the artworks beckon viewers to explore intricate details and captivating beauty. Nagpal, who made her debut last year at the India Art Festival, expressed, "Feminine energy and divinity being at the core of this series, I have brought out my interpretations of the modern Indian woman - bejewelled, possessing every luxury, one who manages family, work, kids, and so much more."
Participating galleries include Artecious Gallery, Artifire, Aura Planet, Eminent Art Gallery, Speaking Art Foundation, Studio 55 Art Gallery, and several others from Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Dubai, and Kolkata. In addition to providing a visual feast for art enthusiasts, the festival offers a plethora of fusion shows, live music performances, mesmerizing live painting demonstrations, and film screenings.
One of the festival's main highlights is the screening of the film "The Eternal Canvas: 12,000 Years Journey through Indian Art," a cinematic exploration of India's rich artistic heritage spanning millennia. The film provides a sweeping overview of the evolution of Indian art, from prehistoric times to contemporary expressions.
Established in 2011, the India Art Festival, with its presence in Mumbai and Bengaluru as well, has emerged as a premier contemporary art fair in India, particularly for emerging and mid-career artists, alongside mid-level art galleries. The festival will conclude on November 5.
