Thursday, August 7, 2025
A Designer’s Guide for Art Exhibitions & Festivals Aug–Dec 2025
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As a designer deeply passionate about crafting immersive experiences, I'm always looking out for events that push creative boundaries and ignite inspiration. With this personal approach, I've thoughtfully curated a list of art exhibitions and festivals happening from August onward, both internationally and here in India. Each event holds a unique potential to influence, educate, and inspire fellow designers, artists, and enthusiasts alike. Below you'll find an exciting selection of experiences that truly speak to the soul of innovative design and artistic expression.
Exhibitions Across India (August–December 2025)
Summer Exhibition 2025
Location: GallerySKE & PhotoInk, Defence Colony, New Delhi
Dates: Until August 12, 2025
This collaborative exhibition showcases multiple artists within an innovative and interactive studio-gallery format, ideal for exploring emerging design concepts.
A Moment in Modernity: Haren Thakur
Location: Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai
Dates: August 5–11, 2025
Thakur’s contemporary artworks engage audiences through a curated blend of textures and dynamic spatial arrangements, enhancing visual storytelling.
Echoes by Anurag Anand
Location: Gallery Silver Scapes, Bikaner House, New Delhi
Dates: August 14–18, 2025
A deeply evocative collection using diverse mediums to articulate personal narratives and emotional reflections, beautifully set within a thoughtfully designed space.
IFP Festival
Location: Mumbai
Dates: December 06-07, 2025
A vibrant, multi-platform festival combining visual art, design, film, and digital media, culminating in an exhilarating two-day exhibition celebrating creativity and experimentation.
Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2025
Location: Kochi, Kerala
Dates: December 12, 2025 – March 31, 2026
The Kochi Biennale continues to set benchmarks with its expansive, site-specific installations and boundary-pushing curatorial approaches.
Serendipity Arts Festival 2025
Location: Panaji, Goa
Dates: December 12–21, 2025
Known for its vibrant programming across visual arts, music, dance, theatre, and culinary arts, Serendipity Arts Festival remains a significant cultural highlight.
International Art Highlights (August–December 2025)
Yolngu Power: The Art of Yirrkala
Location: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Dates: Until October 6, 2025
Dive into the mesmerizing world of Yolngu artists, with over 300 works spanning traditional bark paintings, contemporary digital media, and immersive installations.
Liverpool Biennial - Bedrock
Location: Various venues, Liverpool, UK
Dates: Until September 14, 2025
Explore how artists interpret themes of identity and place through thoughtfully curated city-wide installations, deeply inspired by Liverpool’s heritage.
Edinburgh Art Festival
Location: Various venues, Edinburgh, Scotland
Dates: August 07-24, 2025
A dynamic celebration of visual arts, featuring 45 diverse exhibitions across historic museums, contemporary galleries, and intriguing public spaces.
EUROPALIA España
Location: Multiple cities across Belgium and Europe
Dates: October 2025 through early 2026
Experience the vibrant intersection of Spanish culture with visual arts, dance, and music, offering a comprehensive multidisciplinary journey.
Curatorial Insights
As we journey into the second half of 2025, we find ourselves presented with a vibrant landscape of artistic exploration and creative innovation. Each thoughtfully assembled exhibition not only sets emerging trends but also invites deeper dialogue within creative communities. So, dive into these immersive experiences, discover new inspirations, and connect with the evolving discourse in art and design.
This curated list is based on my current insights and awareness, yet art truly flourishes through shared experiences and community participation. If you're aware of any inspiring exhibitions or artistic events happening near you, please contribute your recommendations and help foster our collective creativity!