From international galleries to emerging artists, what to expect at ART Mumbai 2026

Returning to the Mahalaxmi Racecourse from November 12 to 15, ART Mumbai 2026 brings together galleries, artists, collectors and cultural voices from India and overseas. With its most expansive international participation yet, this year's edition offers a mix of modern masters, emerging practices, exhibitions and conversations exploring the changing art landscape. From new gallery presentations to a wider cultural programme, HELLO! India takes a look at the various ways in which visitors will be able to engage with art during its 2026 edition.

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An international perspective on the art scene

This year's edition features 21 international galleries alongside 73 Indian galleries, reflecting growing global interest in the South Asian art market. First-time participants include Perrotin, Richard Saltoun, Night Gallery, Rizq Art Gallery and Niru Ratnam. Rajiv Menon Contemporary also makes its debut at the fair. The Indian gallery presence is expanding too, with 11 new exhibitors joining the line-up. These include Gallery Maskara, Phillips Antiques, Pristine Contemporary and Gallery Veda, offering visitors an opportunity to discover different artistic practices and galleries contributing to the evolving Indian art scene.

From modern masters to emerging voices

The fair brings together artists across generations and disciplines, with gallery presentations exploring themes of culture, nature, human experience and imagination. At Booth C56, Black Cube Gallery, founded by Sanya Malik, presents works by Krishen Khanna, Thota Vaikuntam, Yashika Sugandh and sculptor Gaurab Das, bringing painting and sculpture into conversation. At Booth C74, KYNKYNY brings together 10 artists with varied professional and creative backgrounds. The presentation includes farmer and artist Gurusiddappa G.E., restoration ecologist Sandilya Theuerkauf, conservation architect Meenal Singh and visual storyteller Veenita Chendvankar. 

Art beyond the gallery walls

Under the theme 'Where Collections Take Shape', ART Mumbai 2026 looks at collecting as an evolving journey, bringing established modern artists and emerging voices into one space. The experience extends beyond gallery presentations, with guided walks, sculpture, performances, musical presentations and cultural programming. Visitors can also make the most of extended evening hours on Friday and Saturday. The fair's 2026 Speaker Series adds another dimension to the programme, bringing together artists, curators, collectors and cultural practitioners. Speakers include Lydia Yee, Minal Vazirani, Javed Akhtar, Baaraan Ijlal, Geetha Mehra, Indu Antony and Alap Parikh.

A meeting point for the creative community

Returning for the third consecutive year as Community Partner, Soho House Mumbai will host its signature lounge at the fair. Its programme includes an exhibition curated by Hong Kong-based Art Bridger, featuring Baseera Khan, Keerat Kaur and Radhika Gupta-Buckley, whose practices explore identity, heritage and belonging.

Together, these presentations and conversations position the fair as a gathering point for artists, collectors and audiences, extending its reach beyond the traditional gallery experience.