New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- Energising-there is no better word to describe the art calendar this year. The overall mood seemed one of optimism with galleries moving to newer homes and festivals looking beyond the usual centres of Delhi and Mumbai to expand their audience base in Jodhpur, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. A sense of synergy spilled over from 2024 as galleries continued to collaborate on events such as Mumbai Gallery Weekend and Delhi Contemporary Art Week. There was greater depth to the programming at the 10th edition of the Serendipity Arts Festival and the ongoing Kochi-Muziris Biennale, with the focus on friendship economies and collaboration.

The Moderns continued to set records at auctions, while artists like Krishen Khanna celebra...