"India Art Fair's mission remains to prioritise the needs of galleries and artists from the region," says the fair's director Jaya Asokan. She adds, "As part of this commitment, the fair scheduled to take place at Jio World Garden in November will no longer be held in the previously-planned format." This shift reflects the fair's responsive approach to the needs and concerns of the local art community, emphasizing a commitment to a more supportive framework for emerging artists.
Priyanka Raja, co-founder of Experimenter, expressed her reservations about the new fair, stating, "we had committed to Art Mumbai in 2025 and wouldn't have the capacity to participate in two fairs simultaneously in the same city." This highlights the logistical challenges faced by galleries and affirms the necessity for strategic planning in the context of overlapping events.
Amidst the announcement of the India Art Fair Contemporary's cancellation, gallerists expressed concern, noting the overlapping dates with Art Mumbai. Many of India's prominent galleries, participating in both fairs, must now consider their commitments carefully, suggesting a competitive tension in the art fair landscape.
Asokan noted the uncertainty regarding the India Art Fair's involvement in Mumbai next year, stating, "We look forward to continuing our ongoing work with cultural institutions in Mumbai and across the country to foster and support emerging art scenes through a new year-round programme of events and activations for 2025." This suggests a commitment to collaboration over competition.
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