A Business & Lifestyle e-zine by Bhakti Chuganee
On August 18-19, 2026, Saffronart will auction the significant Gandhi archive, highlighting Mahatma Gandhi’s personal connection with Anand T Hingorani. The collection features 86 artifacts, offering insight into their correspondence during India’s freedom struggle. A highlight is Gandhi’s reflections from 1944-1946, valued between Rs15-25 crores.
Abbey 301, located in a restored 200-year-old chapel in Khandala, opens as an intimate cultural venue for music and arts. Its launch features renowned artists and exhibits by G. Reghu. Emphasizing community engagement, it hosts performances, rehearsals, and conversations, aiming to become a hub for creativity and cultural exchange.
Art Deco Alive! (ADA!) is a global initiative celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Art Deco movement with cultural programming in Miami and Mumbai. Founded by Smiti Kanodia and her co-founders, it aims to highlight heritage as a vibrant entity through exhibitions, talks, and events, fostering preservation, creativity, and cross-cultural dialogue.
Christie’s will auction significant works from modern Indian artists Krishen Khanna and Tyeb Mehta in September to celebrate their centenaries. Featured are Mehta’s Trussed Bull (est. $1.5-2.5M) and Khanna’s Bandwallas in Procession (est. $60,000-80,000). This event underscores their contributions to South Asian Modern art.
In 2025, the centenary of artist Tyeb Mehta will be celebrated through initiatives by Saffronart and the Tyeb Mehta Foundation, including a scholarship and a limited edition portfolio of 13 prints. Mehta, a renowned modernist, has left a profound legacy in Indian art, and events will honor his contributions throughout the year.
Artist Jayesh Sachdeva’s ongoing show at the Tao Art Gallery is a visual feast of colours. His works draw inspiration from Indian culture depicted with comic book iconography.