Draft:India Art Festival

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India Art Festival^[1] is a domestic contemporary art fair that was initiated in 2011 with the objective of making art accessible to a wider audience in India, particularly focusing on young, emerging and established Indian artists. It initially debuted in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai and later expanded its horizons to include editions in New Delhi in 2016 and Bengaluru in 2020.

History[edit]

Founded in 2011 by the trio of Prafulla Dahanukar, Saryu Doshi, and Rajendra N Patil,^[2] India Art Festival [IAF] has evolved in to the major domestic art fair chain in India, bridging gaps between cities, fostering community engagement, and celebrating the rich tapestry of Indian art. India Art Festival became nationwide movement and expanded to other metro cities like New Delhi^[3] in 2016 and IAF Bengaluru^[4] in 2020, creating a network of interconnected art celebrations across multiple cities.

Gallery[edit]

India Art Festival New Delhi Edition, 2018
India Art Festival, Mumbai Edition 2016

References[edit]

^ "The New Art Mart - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
^ "Bombay to Mumbai: Century-old art society changes name". The Times of India. 2021-10-13. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-07-01.
^ "Accessible & affordable: Artists get the right platform to showcase their work". The Times of India. 2016-01-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
^ "Art festival offers 'democratic' platform for artists and buyers". Deccan Herald. 2022-04-07. Retrieved 2023-06-22.

[1] "The New Art Mart - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2023-06-22.

[2] "Bombay to Mumbai: Century-old art society changes name". The Times of India. 2021-10-13. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-07-01.

[3] "Accessible & affordable: Artists get the right platform to showcase their work". The Times of India. 2016-01-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-06-22.

[4] "Art festival offers 'democratic' platform for artists and buyers". Deccan Herald. 2022-04-07. Retrieved 2023-06-22.

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