IAF to showcase solo and collective art from April 3

Hyderabad is set to host the India Art Festival (IAF) from April 3 to 5, 2026, at the Jubilee Hills Convention Centre, Road No. 51, Jubilee Hills. Recognized as one of India’s premier contemporary art fairs, the festival combines gallery exhibitions with an Artist Pavilion, where independent artists showcase their work alongside established masters, creating a dynamic panorama of modern and contemporary Indian art.

The Hyderabad edition will feature 30 participating galleries alongside numerous solo projects and artists’ collective presentations, offering visitors a rich variety of artistic expressions. Among the solo presentations, Om Thadkar displays dramatic monochrome drawings capturing the strength and movement of galloping horses, while Dr. Shefali Bhujbal presents layered abstract compositions exploring texture, colour, and emotional depth. Ashok Rathod brings stylised figurative and cultural imagery rooted in Indian visual traditions.

Artists from across India contribute diverse works, including Kiran Hotkar and Ayushi Jain from Mumbai, inspired by Indian mythology and symbolic narratives, and Anjali Prabhakar from Bhopal, whose meditative figurative compositions are surrounded by lush botanical forms. Yuvraj Patil from Kolhapur presents bold abstract colour fields, while Bhavna Varshney from Bengaluru creates atmospheric mixed-media landscapes. Chethana Ravi explores feminine energy through layered compositions, and Rohini R. Sundar presents cosmic figurative imagery reflecting creation and universal energy. Nandini Verma interprets traditional symbolism through contemporary forms, and Susmita Mandal explores everyday life experiences.

Other notable contributors include Shruti Gupta Kasana and Arshhia Chawla from Delhi, Sunita Mendiratta from Faridabad, Praveena Parepalli, Sudha Adarsh, and A. Murugan, alongside artists’ collectives featuring Gautam Patole, Prakash Bal Joshi & Rajeev Rai, Sujith Kumar, Vikram Raj, M Narayan Studio, Prashant Yampure, Krishna Prakash Jagdale, Vishwajeet Kumar, and Sweta Agarwal. With over 3,000 artworks on display, India Art Festival Hyderabad 2026 promises a grand celebration of contemporary Indian art, uniting artists, galleries, collectors, and enthusiasts.