Curated by renowned art historian Dr. Alka Pande, The Art of India 2026 reimagines the idea of ‘landscape’ beyond nature, tracing Indian art across forests, temple towns, city streets and lived experiences shaped by memory, emotion and ecology.
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, 10 January 2026: Standard Chartered, the Global Indian Partner for "The Art of India 2026," and Times of India are set to unveil this exhibition on January 10, 2026, at the Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre. Now in its fifth year, the event organised by Times of India, marks the official opening of a 9-day showcase in Delhi, celebrating India’s pluralistic artistic spirit through nearly 300 artworks, spanning masters, folk and tribal traditions, and contemporary new media under the theme “Adventures in the Magical Landscapes”.
Following its New Delhi opening (January 10–18), the exhibition will travel to Jaipur (February 14–22) and Mumbai (March 21–29), reinforcing its ambition to take art beyond conventional white-cube galleries and into lived urban spaces.
Curated by renowned art historian Dr. Alka Pande, The Art of India 2026 reimagines the idea of ‘landscape’ beyond nature, tracing Indian art across forests, temple towns, city streets and lived experiences shaped by memory, emotion and ecology. The exhibition brings together work by modern masters such as SH Raza, Jamini Roy and KG Subramanyan alongside folk, tribal and traditional forms, as well as contemporary installations, sculpture, photography and new media.
Standard Chartered had organised an exclusive viewing event on 8 January 2026 for its elite clients from Private Banking, Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB), and Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) who were given a guided tour of this exhibition by Dr. Alka Pande. These clients also got an opportunity to purchase art pieces during this exclusive event. Additionally, they got to experience a dedicated Standard Chartered Lounge - an elegant experience zone created on the theme of the Bank’s history and heritage - at the venue.
Aditya Mandloi, Head, Wealth and Retail Banking, India & South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank, said, “As the Indian art market evolves toward the billion-dollar mark, it remains, at its heart, a testament to our enduring heritage. Supporting The Art of India 2026 reflects Standard Chartered’s role as a steward of value—not just in wealth, but in culture. We are proud to offer our clients a platform where world-recognised artistry meets exceptional curation, creating culturally significant moments that resonate on a global stage.”
Haymans Fung, Global Head of WRB Marketing, Standard Chartered Bank, said, “Great brands are built through consistent choices about where and how they show up. The Art of India 2026 allows us to engage with our globally inclined clients in high-consideration moments, creating brand experiences that reflect the quality and curation of partnerships Standard Chartered has cultivated over 165 years. In collaboration with The Times of India, we're bringing exceptional artistry from across India to our Global Indian clients.”
