Anchored by the theme In Contrast, Delhi Art Weekend transforms the capital into a living gallery, one that embraces multiplicity and friction as forces of creativity. Celebrating the essence of Delhi, the highlights include talks by Sanjay Garg, Malvika Singh, Anubhav Sinha, Subodh Gupta, Bharti Kher, Ankur Tewari and many others.
Produced by Svasa Life, Usual Suspects, and The Curator Mag; teams led by Shrey Sethi, Raihan Vadra, and Rahul Mehra, the festival comes together by people with experience, insight, and a passion for the arts.
Kochi-Muziris Biennale | Kochi | 12 December-31 March
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Kochi is to biennales what Jaipur is to literary festivals in India. Since its inception in 2012, the Biennale has become a global platform for artistic exchange and experimentation.
The sixth edition, titled For the Time Being, curated by Nikhil Chopra with HH Art Spaces, unfolds across Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. Conceived as a living ecosystem rather than a static exhibition, it will feature durational works, performances, and site-responsive installations over 110 days.
Beyond the main show, the Biennale’s extensive program includes the Students’ Biennale, initiatives like Art by Children, residencies, and film screenings, embedding art into the city’s rhythm. As Bose Krishnamachari, President of Kochi-Muziris Biennale, states, “The event will also offer abundant opportunities to engage with artists and fellow art enthusiasts and witness the layered cultural life of Kochi, a city where global and local currents converge and diverge all at once.”
Indian Photo Festival (IPF) | Hyderabad | 20 November- 4 January
In its eleventh edition, the Indian Photo Festival is the Baahubali of photo festivals. With hundreds of legendary photographers and artists camping in the city conducting sessions, workshops, and talks, it democratizes access as it gives a chance to upcoming photographers to learn a thing or two from legends.
