India Art Fair, the leading platform for South Asian modern and contemporary art, returns for its 17th edition at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds, New Delhi, from 5–8 February 2026. Presenting its most expansive programme to date, the fair will feature new commissions, large-scale outdoor projects, and an extensive Parallel Programme activating venues across the city.
Led in partnership with BMW India, India Art Fair 2026 brings together a record 133 exhibitors, including 94 galleries and 26 new participants, alongside leading regional and international institutions. Showcasing the most compelling voices from South Asia alongside major international artists and collectible design, the fair reaffirms its position as the region’s definitive destination for art discovery.
Jaya Asokan, Fair Director, India Art Fair, said, “We are delighted to unveil a programme set to bring the city and the wider region alive for our 17th edition. This year marks an important step in building new bridges for South Asian art—taking its talent to the world. As South Asian art enters a new moment of possibility, we are proud to have supported its evolution throughout the fair’s 17-year legacy. We look forward to welcoming institutional leaders, industry pioneers, patrons, writers, artists at every stage of their journeys, and the wider community to Delhi this February.”
New Delhi, 5–8 February 2026 — India Art Fair, the definitive destination for discovering modern and contemporary art from South Asia, returns for its 17th edition at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds, Okhla. Presented in partnership with BMW India, the 2026 edition marks the fair’s largest to date, featuring a record 133 exhibitors from India and across the globe.
Reaffirming its position as a key platform for artistic exchange, the fair brings together leading galleries, institutions, collectors, and cultural thinkers, offering a comprehensive view of the region’s vibrant and evolving art landscape.
The Talks Programme, supported by JSW, presents an exceptional lineup of artists, curators, scholars, and cultural leaders. Speakers include Dr. Tristram Hunt, Atul Dodiya, Dayanita Singh, Radhika Chopra, Dr. Alexandra Munroe, Aindrea Emelife, and Ibrahim Mahama, among others. The programme will explore critical conversations around art, museums, patronage, and global cultural exchange.
This year’s Outdoor Art Projects transform the fairgrounds into a site of large-scale artistic engagement. Highlights include Extinction Archive by Kulpreet Singh, commissioned and presented by the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art; The Charpai Project by Ayush Kasliwal x Goji, supported by Serendipity Arts; and Recycle of Life by Paresh Maity, presented by Art Alive Gallery.
A major new highlight is the fair’s debut performance art collaboration with HH Art Spaces, supported by Soho House. The programme brings together international and Indian performers Yuko Kaseki, Uriel Barthélémi, and Suman Sridhar / Black Mamba, underscoring India Art Fair’s expanding interdisciplinary focus.
Extending beyond the fairgrounds, city-wide activations will animate New Delhi throughout the week. These include major exhibitions at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Modern Art, alongside a landmark moment for Indian audiences — the first-ever solo exhibition in India by Ai Weiwei, presented by Nature Morte.
With its most ambitious edition yet, India Art Fair 2026 promises an immersive cultural experience that connects South Asia’s artistic practices with global dialogues.
