New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- The work of great artists has often inspired chefs, with parallels drawn between the creativity of both. But food can also serve as a bridge between artist and viewer, and gallerists, as enthusiastic hosts, curate special menus inspired by the artist and the art to enhance a show opening.

"Food adds that extra something to go beyond just seeing what's on display," says Akshat Agarwal, head chef and business head of the boutique catering company Sage & Saffron in Mumbai. The company has curated menus for galleries in the city as well as for events like the street art festival St+art India in 2023. He recalls one of the earliest art shows they catered-multi-disciplinary artist Subodh Gupta's exhibition at Famous Studio...