At a time when art risks fading into the background of fast-paced life, Voices arrives as a bold, contemplative statement. Held at Mumbai’s historic Jehangir Art Gallery from July 16–24, 2024, this landmark exhibition is curated by veteran art historian Uma Nair and presented by Ahmedabad-based Bespoke Art Gallery.
The show features 26 artists from India, the UK, Spain, Australia, and Uzbekistan—each bringing their own perspective on themes like identity, tradition, climate, and conflict.
For Bespoke Art Gallery’s founder, Devin Gavarwala, showcasing at Jehangir—a post-Independence icon of contemporary Indian art—was a long-standing dream. Pairing that vision with Uma Nair’s three-decade legacy in art writing and curation, Voices becomes more than a group show—it becomes a historical marker.
“The medley of mediums and minds reflects our intent to generate global synergy through art,” shares Nair. “We want to encourage dialogue, discovery, and deeper support for artists and their ecosystems.”
Art That Speaks:
Highlights include:
Apritha Reddy’s Dashavataras mural series—mythology meets contemporary form.
Arzan Khambatta’s industrial sculpture Moving Ahead, symbolising human momentum.
Muzaffar Ali’s evocative Hoshruba, where his muse—horses—gallop through canvas.
Nilesh Vede’s Animus and Anima, a fusion of Jungian theory and Indian script.
Bhajju Shyam’s tribal Gond expressions with rich socio-cultural commentary.
Ankon Mitra’s origami piece Spring, Summer, Monsoon, inspired by Jaipur blue pottery.
Sudip Roy’s Offering (Aarti), steeped in the visual language of Banaras spirituality.
Harsha Durugadda’s Topo, a sculptural interpretation of urban topographies.
And from abroad—Jesús Curiá’s meditative Small Bench and Timur D’Vatz’s mythical figures carry global resonance
Voices isn’t just a celebration—it’s a cross-border call for introspection, reminding us that in an increasingly fragmented world, art remains a shared language.
