Visit the Festival

The India Art Festival at the Jubilee Hills Convention Centre offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with the creators. It is a space where the "velvet rope" is removed, allowing for a personal connection between the artist’s vision and the collector’s eye.

• Dates: April 3 – 5, 2026
• Venue: Jubilee Hills Convention Centre, Road No. 51, Hyderabad
• Timings: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

The Soul of the Canvas: A Perspective by Vivek Vadkar

For many, art is a mirror; for others, it is a window. At this year's Hyderabad edition, the dialogue often returns to the concept of Painterly Realism. This isn't merely about capturing a likeness, but about uncovering the hidden emotional layers of a subject.

As an artist who has spent over 18 years exploring the textures of the natural world—from the rustic charm of rural markets to the raw, charismatic power of the equine form—I believe events like the IAF are vital. They allow us to move past the "digital immediacy" of the modern era and return to the material depth of the canvas.

"Art is a universal language. Whether it hangs in a corporate office or a quiet corner of a home, a painting should do more than decorate—it should tell a story that resonates with the viewer’s own journey."