Sakshi Gallery is marking its 40th anniversary with an exhibition titled "Unfolding narratives: perspectives in contemporary Indian art" at the Mall Galleries in London, opening June 30, 2026. The show features works by six artists—Amit Ambalal, Manjunath Kamath, Ravinder Reddy, Rekha Rodwittiya, Shine Shivan, and Surendran Nair—who have significantly shaped Indian contemporary art. Many works were created specifically for the exhibition, offering insight into the artists' current directions. The presentation serves as a prelude to a larger institutional exhibition planned for 2027 in London.
The exhibition matters because it arrives during what is being called the "Indian Summer" in London, a period marked by major institutional shows including Anish Kapoor's retrospective at the Hayward Gallery and a Christie's auction of Indian art. It highlights the growing international interest in contemporary Indian art and Sakshi Gallery's strategic push to expand its collector base across the UK and Europe. The show also explores how storytelling—a cornerstone of Indian visual culture—is being reimagined by contemporary artists through personal, political, and feminist lenses, moving beyond traditional narrative forms.