Posted on 29 May 2026:
KALABIMB–26: A Grand Celebration of Contemporary Indian Art at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
FineTouch’s KALABIMB–26, the 9th edition of its national art exposition, unfolds as a magnificent celebration of creativity—uniting 25 distinguished artists whose works span painting, sculpture, photography and mixed‑media.
Featuring works by renowned artists such as Anita Goyal, Anjali Gupta, Ashok Mahakur, Himani Pasricha, Jay Sethia, Kalon Celeste, Kavita Rajput, Mamta Lall, Mannish Rao, Manomoy Das, Mohd Tariq, Mukesh Kumar, Neharika Sharma, Priyanka Bardhan, Ritesh Bagai, Riva Singh, Sapna Aggarwal, Sara Khan, Sartaj Haider Naqvi, Saurabh Mohan, Shalini Dutt, Shweta Shukla, Suvvro P. Basu, Susnata Chatterjee, and Trisha Dang, the exhibition embraces a wide spectrum of practices—from abstract expressionism and miniature painting to sculpture, textile installations, and socially engaged narratives.
The exhibition will be graced by eminent guests—Special Guest Niren Sen Gupta, celebrated artist and educator; Chief Guest Prof. Rajbir Singh, former Vice‑Chancellor of MDU, Rohtak; and Guests of Honour Dr. Sharanjeet Kaur, former Chairperson of the Rehabilitation Council of India, and Prof. (Dr.) K. G. Suresh, Director of the India Habitat Centre.
Inauguration will be on June 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, and KALABIMB–26 will remain open to the public from June 6 to 9, 2026, between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
This edition stands as a luminous testament to India’s artistic vitality—where every canvas and sculpture becomes a reflection of the nation’s evolving aesthetic spirit and timeless devotion to art.
KALABIMB–26: A Reflective Journey into Contemporary Indian Art
Curated with vision by Ravindra Kumar Tanwar and Balwinder Tanwar, KALABIMB–26 unfolds as a powerful dialogue between established masters and emerging voices. The exhibition traverses themes of identity, memory, spirituality, environmental consciousness, urban transformation, social realities, and human resilience, weaving them into a vibrant panorama of contemporary Indian art.
The curators emphasize that KALABIMB–26 is not a historical survey but a celebration of artistic diversity and creative exchange—a reflective journey that resonates with the pulse of present‑day India.
At its heart, KALABIMB–26 celebrates plurality and experimentation, acknowledging India’s rich heritage while embracing global perspectives. It invites audiences to engage with artworks that challenge perceptions, evoke introspection, and inspire meaningful conversations about society, culture, and the future.
In the words of FineTouch, art remains a vital medium for dialogue, reflection, and transformation—and through KALABIMB–26, this commitment to nurturing creative visions continues to shape the evolving landscape of contemporary Indian art.
