India's contemporary art scene is gaining international visibility, with galleries connecting artists to collectors, institutions and audiences around the world. These eight spaces offer a window into the range of practices and histories shaping the country's art landscape.
Chemould Prescott Road -- Mumbai
Established in 1963, Chemould Prescott Road is among India's longest-running contemporary galleries. Led by Shireen Gandhy, it represents established artists including Mithu Sen, Jitish Kallat and Shilpa Gupta, alongside emerging practitioners. The gallery has participated in Art Basel since 2010 and helped establish Mumbai Gallery Weekend.
Experimenter -- Kolkata and Mumbai
Founded in 2009 by Prateek and Priyanka Raja, Experimenter is known for presenting photography, film, mixed media and other experimental practices. Its spaces in Kolkata and Mumbai support artists from South Asia and its diaspora, while its Curator's Hub brings international curatorial perspectives to the region.
Jhaveri Contemporary -- Mumbai
Amrita and Priya Jhaveri founded the gallery in 2010. Its program spans contemporary artists from South Asia and its diaspora, as well as the estates of influential figures such as Mrinalini Mukherjee and Raghubir Singh.
Nature Morte -- New Delhi and Mumbai
After beginning in New York, Nature Morte reopened in New Delhi in 1997 and later expanded to Mumbai. Its artists include Bharti Kher, Subodh Gupta and Imran Qureshi, with a program that links Indian art to international audiences.
Project 88 -- Mumbai
Founded in 2006 by Sree Banerjee Goswami, Project 88 represents artists working across forms and ideas. Its roster includes Rohini Devasher, Neha Choksi, Amol Patil and RAQS Media Collective, whose work has received international recognition.
Talwar Gallery -- New York and New Delhi
Deepak Talwar established the gallery in New York in 2001, followed by a New Delhi space in 2007. With a focused roster and longer-running exhibitions, it has supported artists such as Ranjani Shettar, whose work is held by major museums.
TARQ -- Mumbai
Founded by Hena Kapadia in 2014, TARQ moved to a larger space in Mumbai's Fort district in 2022. Its program includes photographers, textile artists, painters and printmakers, and participation in Art Basel Hong Kong has helped introduce its artists to audiences in East Asia.
Vadehra Art Gallery -- New Delhi
Since 1987, Vadehra Art Gallery has presented modern masters including M.F. Husain and S.H. Raza. Its current program also features younger South Asian artists, while regular appearances at international art fairs connect its artists with a broader public.
Together, these galleries show how sustained artist support and international exchange can expand the reach of India's contemporary art--and help shape its cultural influence in the years ahead.
