New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- For nearly a decade now, the annual culture calendar has opened with the Mumbai Gallery Weekend. The event has evolved with time, increasing in scope and depth. It's been an interesting journey, mirroring that of contemporary Indian art in the past 10-12 years, with art spaces opening up, existing practices maturing and newer voices being added. Now in its fourteenth year, the Mumbai Gallery Weekend is seeing a synergy between 39 art spaces in the city, with 33 of those presenting new shows and six ushering in the new year with ongoing exhibitions. Some of these presentations will continue beyond the duration of the event.

Opening on 8 January, the MGW has changed a couple of things, starting with its very structure....