In the distant Mumbai suburb of Mira Road, the art collective Team Potential Trust is hosting the fifth edition of Ikattha, a month-long exhibition featuring 10 Indian artists at their workshop Po10Pur Studio. The show transforms two residential flats into studio and gallery spaces, aiming to bring contemporary art directly into a working-class neighborhood.
This exhibition matters because it challenges the perception of art as an elite pursuit, demonstrating how grassroots, community-based initiatives can cultivate local art culture outside traditional urban art hubs. By embedding art within a residential complex, the collective makes visual art accessible to audiences who might not typically visit galleries or museums.