11 Art Exhibitions To Visit This November

From explorations of the subconscious and reinterpretations of mythology to works by some of the biggest names in modern art, November has plenty in store for art enthusiasts. Across galleries, cultural spaces and art fairs in the country, this month’s exhibitions offer an opportunity to discover new artistic voices, revisit celebrated practices, and look at familiar narratives through a different lens. Whether you’re drawn to modern Indian art, experimental expressions, or the stories behind the canvas, here’s where to spend some time with art this month.

1. Walk Unto Self: A Journey Within

Sometimes, the most interesting journeys are the ones that take place within. Artist Neeraj Goswami’s solo exhibition, Walk Unto Self, turns its attention to the subconscious, spirituality, and the pursuit of inner peace. Known for his distinctive use of colour, geometric divisions and simplified forms, Goswami creates compositions that encourage a slower, more introspective way of looking. Moving between the tangible and the formless, his works invite viewers to consider their own relationship with the inner self, and the journey towards self-discovery.

On view: 22 to 30 November 2026
Where: Sanchit Art Gallery, Bikaner House, New Delhi.

2. ART MUMBAI 2026

If there’s one event that deserves a spot on every art enthusiast’s calendar this month, it’s ART MUMBAI. Returning for its fourth edition, the art fair brings together 94 Indian and international exhibitors, offering a sweeping look at modern and contemporary art, alongside antiques, sculpture, prints, and emerging artistic practices. Beyond the gallery presentations, visitors can expect a programme of guided walks, workshops, live performances, and conversations exploring everything from the future of art institutions and public art to the intersection of technology and artistic expression. Think of it as an opportunity to experience the many different ways art is being made, presented, and understood today.

On view: 12 to 15 November 2026
Where: Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai.

3. H. A. Gade: The Visionary Progressive and Contemporaries

A founding member of the Progressive Artists’ Group, H. A. Gade remains an important figure in the story of Indian modernism. This exhibition by ART MAGNUM revisits his artistic legacy, bringing his works into conversation with those of his contemporaries. The showcase traces Gade’s evolving relationship with colour, form and abstraction, offering a closer look at the artistic ideas, and experiments that shaped his practice. It is also an opportunity to revisit a transformative chapter in Indian art history, and understand the creative relationships that helped define it.

On view: 26 November to 4 December 2026
Where: IFBE, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai.

4. Cosmic Garden

What happens when the visual language of painting meets the intricate possibilities of textile craft? Cosmic Garden offers an interesting answer. Bringing together paintings and sculptures by Madhvi Parekh and Manu Parekh, alongside large-scale hand-embroidered works by Karishma Swali and the Chanakya School of Craft. The exhibition creates a dialogue between art, mythology, and traditional craftsmanship. Spanning works by the Parekhs from the late 1970s to 2023, the showcase reinterprets familiar symbols, and imagery through the collective artistry of skilled craftspeople. Previously presented as a collateral event at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024, the exhibition now makes its way to Patna.

On view: Until 15 November 2026
Where: Bihar Museum, Patna.

5. Onirique: Between the Seen and Felt

Art isn’t always about what we can see; sometimes, it’s about what it makes us feel. Bringing together 12 artists, Onirique: Between the Seen and Felt explores the spaces where perception, memory, nature, and human emotion intersect. Through a range of artistic expressions, the group exhibition looks beyond the immediately visible, considering how personal experiences, and our surroundings influence the way we interpret the world. Expect an exploration of different perspectives, visual languages, and the feelings evoked somewhere between the familiar and the abstract.

On view: Until 30 November 2026
Where: Vesavar Art Gallery, Pune.

6. Mukti by Jayasri Burman

Mythology, folklore, and literature have long offered stories of women that continue to find relevance in the present. With Mukti, artist Jayasri Burman brings these narratives into a contemporary conversation, placing women protagonists and their stories at the centre of her latest body of paintings. Drawing inspiration from Rabindranath Tagore’s song ‘Amar Mukti Aloy Aloy‘, the exhibition revisits the beloved tales of Radha Krishna, Shiva Parvati, the Rasa Leela, and the divine presence of Durga Shakti. Flowers, foliage, water, and other elements of the natural world weave their way into Burman’s visual universe, creating a world where mythology, femininity, and contemporary social concerns meet.

On view: Until 15 November 2026
Where: Snowball Studios, Dr Elijah Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai.

7. Picasso • Miró • Dalí: Master Impressions, Original Lithographs and Etchings

For those who appreciate the masters of modern art, this is one exhibition worth making time for. Master Impressions brings together original lithographs and etchings by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, and Salvador Dalí, offering a closer look at how three celebrated artists approached printmaking. From Picasso’s expressive lines, and Miró’s distinctive visual vocabulary, to Dalí’s surrealist compositions, the showcase explores how each artist translated their imagination onto paper. The works also offer a glimpse into a side of their artistic practices that deserve just as much attention as their paintings.

On view: Until 22 November 2026
Where: CMYK, 142, Meharchand Market, Fifth Avenue, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

8. Beyond The Familiar: Between Reality, Abstraction and Imagination

There’s more to contemporary art than a single way of seeing or interpreting the world. Beyond The Familiar explores the intersections of reality, abstraction, and imagination through a diverse collection of artistic practices. Bringing together works across painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media. The exhibition draws from everyday life, memory, mythology, and cultural heritage. A showcase of works by the Madras Masters further connects contemporary expressions with the region’s modernist legacy, making this an interesting look at the many voices shaping South Indian art today.

On view: Until 30 November 2026
Where: Gallery G, Lavelle Road, Bengaluru.

9. Between Myth & Matter

Where does mythology end and material expression begin? Between Myth & Matter brings together contemporary artists to explore the evolving relationship between the sacred, spirituality, and the physical world.

Featuring works across painting, sculpture, textiles and contemporary image-making, the exhibition moves between inherited traditions, ritual practices, and mythological narratives. The artists reinterpret familiar cultural references through their individual visual languages, creating a conversation between age-old stories and contemporary artistic expression.

On view: Until 28 November 2026
Where: Trace Gallery, 16/7/2B, Hemanta Mukhopadhyay Sarani Road, Keyatala, Kolkata.

10. March to Freedom: Reflections on India’s Independence

History often finds its most compelling expressions through the stories we choose to tell. March to Freedom: Reflections on India’s Independence revisits the country’s freedom struggle through the lens of art and historical artefacts. Moving beyond familiar accounts of political leaders and landmark battles, the exhibition explores the many dimensions of the anti-colonial movement, including trade, cultural identity, resistance, and nation-building. Bringing together European paintings, prints and works by Indian artists, the showcase offers an opportunity to look at a defining chapter in India’s history through a different perspective.

On view: Until 23 November 2026
Where: Arthshila, Bailey Road, Ramjaipal Nagar, Patna.

11. Ephemeral Echoes of the Earth

Can art change the way we see a planet we are slowly exhausting? Bringing together six women artists, Ephemeral Echoes of the Earth explores environmental fragility, conservation, and the possibilities of regeneration through art. Featuring Anika Jain, Jasmeet Khurana, Kanika Raj Singh, Pooja Hada, Poonam Bevli Sahi and Suparna Arora, the exhibition considers humanity’s evolving relationship with the natural world, drawing attention to the delicate balance between ecological preservation and human intervention. Through their individual artistic perspectives, the artists invite audiences to reconsider how we inhabit, interact with, and care for the planet.

On view: 21 to 24 November 2026
Where: Kalamkar Gallery, Bikaner House, New Delhi.

From revisiting the foundations of Indian modernism to examining our relationship with the natural world, this month’s exhibitions offer a cross-section of artistic practices, perspectives, and ideas. Whether through a painting, an installation or an exploration of material and form, each brings a different lens to the way we understand the world around us.

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