Head to a curated art show in Mazgaon for a fresh perspective on city's art landscape

Mansoor Mansoori, Shadow Journal, 2024, oil on canvas

Real estate can be expensive in the city of Mumbai. This is as true of renters looking for a roof over their head, as it is for artists looking for some space in a gallery. The Space 118 Fine Arts Grant seeks to change this scenario. Curator and founder, Saloni Doshi explains, "As a non-profit organisation, we hope to bring to light the visions and perspectives of young and new artists by offering them a space to exhibit, and thereby, reach out to galleries in the city."

Sneha Lakhotia, Inescapable Monotony, 2022

Their ongoing show, The Future of Imagination, will conclude tomorrow with a showcase of 24 contemporary artists whose works represent a changing world expressed through a myriad of perspectives. "It is surprising how they have re-imagined form, style and even subjects through their art. From miniatures, to ideas of happiness and the future itself, there are some radical ideas on display," Doshi remarks.

Aditya Chadar's Home After You Leave, 2024, acrylic on linen

Curated over a period of seven months, the artists will also be part of a unique walkthrough of the space, interacting with viewers as they visit on the closing day. "We hope that it introduces to patrons a new generation of artists who deserve a space, and a platform for their expression," Doshi concludes.

ON Tomorrow; 5 pm
AT Kirti Warehouse, 118, J Rathod Marg, Central Railway godown, Mazgaon.
Log on to @artandwonderment on Instagram
Cost Rs 800 onwards

Saloni Doshi

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