Art Mumbai returned for its third edition at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse on November 13, 2025, with 82 galleries—up from 50 in 2023—including international participants like Galleria Continua and Lisson Gallery. The fair saw strong sales on VIP day, with most leading Indian galleries selling the majority of their displays. Notable collectors Kiran Nadar and Kito De Boer participated in a fireside chat, where Nadar outlined plans to open a new museum space in New Delhi by early 2028. The article highlights five emerging artists to discover, including Neha Vedpathak, who uses a self-invented "plucking" technique with handmade Japanese paper.
The fair's growth reflects the robust expansion of India's art market, driven by increasing private wealth in Mumbai—which ranks sixth globally for billionaire concentration—and a thriving collector base. The participation of international galleries and the strong presence of diaspora-run galleries from New York, London, and Dubai underscore India's rising global art market significance. The article matters because it signals how regional art fairs like Art Mumbai are becoming key platforms for discovering emerging talent and connecting local artists with international collectors, further integrating India into the global art ecosystem.