Mumbai is home to several art galleries that hold exhibits and art fairs to showcase the talent and work of various artists. If you're an art enthusiast looking to spend your weekend immersed in mesmerising art, this one's for you. We have curated some art exhibitions happening in Mumbai that you can check and make a day out of, the perfect way to spend the weekend.
Art Exhibitions To Check Out In Mumbai This Weekend:
Metamorphosis- An Exhibition of Paintings by Pradnya Mohite Location: Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Nariman Point
If you appreciate the work of small underrated artists, we suggest you visit the showcasing of Pardnya Mohite's Metamorphosis happening at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery. In this showcase, she brings alive the World Heritage site Kas Hills' rich bio-diversity through her paintings. The art takes inspiration from the hills in the lush Western Ghat region of her native place— Satara. The artworks blend swirls and luminous colours using aspects like leaves, seeds, pollen, and flowers. Her art will transcend you to the lush greenery and diversity she beautifully captures through this medium. Saturday is the last day of showcasing her talented artwork, so don't miss out on visiting the gallery.
31st October 2022 to 5th November 2022 (11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
Different Strokes- Art Exhibition by Ajay Chavan Location: Hirji Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda
Jehangir Art Gallery is home to several pieces of art, hosting several exhibitions by talented artists. One of the artists showcasing their work this weekend is Ajay Chavan, an artist and expressionist working with abstract and figurative art. Ajay has held exhibitions of his work across India as a solo artist and in groups, with Different Strokes being one where different styles of his work are on display. You'll find abstract, figurative and expressive art pieces made using various mediums like Oils, acrylics, Mixed Media, Inks, and Digital— thus explaining the exhibition's name.
31st October 2022 to 6th November 2022 (11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
Krishn Kanhai's Paintings
Location: Tao Art Gallery, Worli
Tao Foundation and Shaina NC are joining hands to showcase the beautiful artworks by talented Padma Shri artist— Krishn Kanhai. Learning the art of painting from his father, Krishn Kanhai is said to be an artist with the Midas touch, a master of traditional gold paintings, portraits and contemporary. The subject of all his paintings is majorly tales of Lord Krishna and Radha, featuring an amalgamation of beautiful postures, pure gold and various precious gems. His art will be on display till this weekend, donating part of the proceeds to ISKCON, his work leaving you mesmerised and in awe! He is also known to ace at curating portraits, especially of notable people, his talent leading to painting portraits of various prominent personalities.
3rd November 2022 to 6th November 2022 (11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
How Many Songs From a Single Note?- By Sarah Naqvi
Location: TARQ, Apollo Bunder
Doing their first solo show— how many songs in a single note, Sarah Naqvi has been displaying their work at TARQ since October 13th 2022, till November 19th 2022. The exhibition showcases video installations, tapestries, drawings, paintings, and sculptures, originating from Sarah's confrontation towards identity-based injustice in our society. The exhibit uses humour and visual language, tracing their journey of redefining the meaning of safety and resistance since she moved out of India. Their new paintings showcase tender moments of queer intimacy and collaborative care, the title of the show extending from the language of queer defiance.
13th October 2022 to 19th October 2022 (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
A Small Part Of The Big Picture
Location: Method, Bandra
Method at Bandra showcases the works of various artists, this time being a group show of several talented ones. The exhibit reflects several moods— beauty, pain, burden, and joy of being part of a big picture. It showcases the works of artists like Anuradha Bhaumick, Koyal Raheja, Shivani Vyas, Shreya Parasrampuria, and Tushar Kanoi. You will see a mix of mediums like Linocut Print, Watercolour and Ink on Paper, Hand Embroidery, Needle Felting, Archival Prints, and more. The exhibition shows that we are a minuscule part of a larger picture yet with a complicated and detailed existence.
20th October 2022 to 16th November 2022 (8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)