Delhi's Art Scene Thrives Post-India Art Fair: A Guide to Current Exhibitions
While the India Art Fair has concluded, the cultural pulse of Delhi remains strong, with numerous galleries across the capital hosting a diverse array of captivating exhibitions. From solo showcases to thematic group displays, the city offers a rich tapestry of artistic expressions that continue to engage and inspire art enthusiasts.
Atul Dodiya: The Gatecrashers at Vadehra Art Gallery
Marking his first solo exhibition in Delhi in six years, Atul Dodiya presents The Gatecrashers, featuring twelve large oil paintings created primarily over the past year. The artist delves into the complexities of memory and perception, describing the experience as a hall of mirrors where paintings within paintings and overlapping viewer perspectives create an abstract narrative. This exhibition invites deep reflection on the interplay between art, memory, and emotion, running until March 10.
Sut te Saah: Stories Woven in Phulkari at Latitude 28
Curated by Shreya Sharma, this exhibition showcases over thirty rare pre-partition Phulkari and Bagh textiles from the collections of designer Amit Hansraj and Brig. Surinder and Shyama Kakar. Titled after a folk verse that translates to Thread and breath have woven my story, it highlights the intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage of these embroidered pieces, offering a glimpse into historical narratives through fabric. The display is open until February 20.
Sujata Bajaj: Spacescapes at Alliance Française
Paris-based artist Sujata Bajaj returns to Delhi after more than sixteen years with Spacescapes, an exhibition developed over five years. Drawing inspiration from images captured by the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes, Bajaj translates celestial observations into vibrant abstract canvases. Her works explore the visual and emotional language of the cosmos, featuring elements of energy, light, and turbulence, and will be on view until March 1.
Shibu Natesan: Mirror Man, Mirror Me at Art Alive Gallery
This exhibition, spread across two floors, presents the second part of Shibu Natesan's large watercolor series. Focusing on reflective works, Natesan captures the banalities of everyday existence with meticulous attention to light, shadow, and atmosphere. The visual vocabulary engages in a constant dialogue between self and other, offering introspective studies that run until February 26.
Intimate Terrains at Threshold Art Gallery
Featuring works by Shanthi Swaroopini from India and Michal Glikson from Australia, this two-person exhibition explores evolving archives of gesture and memory. Both artists share formative training at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, and their pieces connect Swaroopini's introspective figuration with Glikson's detailed scroll-based mapping. The showcase continues until March 5.
Aranyani Pavilion at Sundar Nagar
Founded by conservation scientist Tara Lal and designed in collaboration with T__M.space, this ecological art and architectural project focuses on renewing public connection with nature. Made from upcycled Lantana camara wood and inspired by India's sacred groves, the pavilion uses sacred geometry, movement, and material to create a path of light, shadow, texture, and sound. It is open until February 13.
Distortion at the British Council
Curated by Rahaab Allana with scenography by Suryan Saurabh, this exhibition features intermedia artists Sukanya Ghosh and Nandan Ghiya. Engaging with personal and found archives, it examines the fragment as an independent and recurring form, reflecting on the uncertain journeys of images. Both artists have recently exhibited in the UK, and this display runs until February 13.
America Invented Everything at Nature Morte
Showcasing works by gallery founding director Peter Nagy, this exhibition presents a portfolio of silkscreens reproducing pieces he created between 1983 and 1991 while living in New York. The black-and-white works span various mediums, from photocopies to enamel-on-metal signs, and were part of a curated exhibition in Venice. It is on view until February 14.
Sustania India: 2026 at Bikaner House
In its third year, curated by Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra, this project examines the politics and complexities of the pursuit of sweetness. Through the lens of climate change, fruiting cycles, and seasonal rhythms, it explores shifting tastes and socio-ecological tensions, expanding understanding of what it means to be a fruit in today's landscape. The exhibition continues until February 15.
FN Souza: Sacred & Profane at Kumar Gallery
Presented by one of Delhi's oldest art galleries, this exhibition highlights crisscross gouaches from the 1950s and canvases from the 1960s by FN Souza. It explores the interplay between sacred and profane imagery, with works that mutate divine icons into apparitions of anxiety and celebrate human freedom through uninhibited forms. The display is open until February 15.
The Alchemy of Glass at The Kunj
This exhibition brings together master artists and artisans from India's leading studio glass clusters, showcasing the versatility and creativity of glass as a medium. It offers a comprehensive look at contemporary glass art practices and runs until February 25.
A Day in the Making at Shrine Empire Gallery
Featuring 131 durational drawings by Neerja Kothari, each representing eleven minutes and spanning a full twenty-four hours, this exhibition traces the shifting rhythms of a day. Installed as a continuous sequence, the works highlight intensities, lulls, and quiet returns, with numbered notations marking significant moments. It provides a meditative exploration of daily life.
In-no-sense at Blueprint 12 Gallery
Showcasing works by Bangladeshi artist Mojahid Musa, this exhibition features sculptures and paintings informed by a meticulous process of textured clay weaving. Drawing from Bangladeshi traditional motifs and folk-art references, it highlights the rich legacy of clay culture in artistic practice.
Flashback at Photoink
This exhibition presents black-and-white photographs by Ketaki Sheth from her journeys in the film worlds of Bombay and Madras between 1985 and 1993. Featuring young actors, stars like Rekha, and crew members, it composes a nostalgic record of the film industries, capturing moments of glitter, preparation, and rest as a tribute to cinematic passion.
A Breath Held Long at GALLERYSKE
Featuring a film by Sudarshan Shetty, this work brings together actors and singers from Mumbai, unfolding through single-line narratives and music. It explores the intersection of voice, body, and the city, using breathing as a metaphor for life within an urban landscape, offering a poignant reflection on urban existence.
These exhibitions underscore Delhi's dynamic art scene, providing ample opportunities for engagement with contemporary and historical artistic practices. From ecological installations to personal archives, the capital continues to be a hub for cultural exploration and creative dialogue.
