Fort Gets Artsy!

Author, Sunday Mid-day, 9 March 2019

The city’s cultural nerve centre, Fort, is set to welcome another art gallery this month. This one, called Subcontinent, is dedicated to showcasing lesser-known yet significant art from South Asia.

An untitled painting by Haku Shah (2002)
Is Ghat Bheetar by Haku Shah (2002)

The aim is clear—to bring artists, scholars, and collectors together to bring lesser-known art into the mainstream. Gallerist and co-founder Keshav Mahendru tells Sunday mid-day, “Because some stories are told frequently and loudly, they form a do
minant narrative.

Founders Keshav Mahendru and Dhwani Gudka
Founders Keshav Mahendru and Dhwani Gudka

Our focus is on the overlooked art histories. There’s been a larger trend underway in the art world, re-evaluating the legacies of artists who deserve more attention. We want to highlight such narratives through exhibition-making, programming, publications, and by creating a space for conversation.”

The gallery will open its doors for its inaugural exhibition on March 13 at Apeejay Chambers, Murzban Road, showcasing the works of modernist artist-thinker Haku Shah. Don’t miss it—it’s a conversation starter!