PICS: Glimpses of Nikas Safronov’s exhibition ‘Dream Vision’ at NGMA in Mumbai

Updated On: 06 January, 2026 03:19 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

The solo exhibition in the city comes after Safronov’s debut Indian exhibition at the Lalit Kala Akademi in New Delhi in December. Here are some glimpses of what you can expect

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The solo exhibition in the city comes after Safronov’s debut Indian exhibition at the Lalit Kala Akademi in New Delhi in December. Here are some glimpses of what you can expect

<p>The Mumbai `Dream Vision` art exhibition presents 45 paintings at the NGMA dome spanning key phases of Nikas Safronov’s career, tracing the evolution of his distinctive artistic language. </p>
<p>Recognised globally for his contribution to contemporary art and cultural diplomacy, Nikas Safronov, who has been painting professionally since 1973, has created over 50 portraits of heads of state. These include world figures such as the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump, His Holiness Pope Francis among others. <br /><br />In 2025, Safronov’s standing as a global cultural figure was further reinforced when he was received in a private audience by His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican, where the Pontiff blessed the artist’s international exhibition programme</p>

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The Mumbai `Dream Vision` art exhibition presents 45 paintings at the NGMA dome spanning key phases of Nikas Safronov’s career, tracing the evolution of his distinctive artistic language.

Recognised globally for his contribution to contemporary art and cultural diplomacy, Nikas Safronov, who has been painting professionally since 1973, has created over 50 portraits of heads of state. These include world figures such as the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump, His Holiness Pope Francis among others.

In 2025, Safronov’s standing as a global cultural figure was further reinforced when he was received in a private audience by His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican, where the Pontiff blessed the artist’s international exhibition programme

<p>The works in this exhibition encompass classical painting, symbolism, landscapes, and the artist’s celebrated signature style, ‘Dream Vision’ - a genre that blends realism with philosophical introspection and subconscious imagery</p>

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The works in this exhibition encompass classical painting, symbolism, landscapes, and the artist’s celebrated signature style, ‘Dream Vision’ - a genre that blends realism with philosophical introspection and subconscious imagery

<p>Created especially for Indian audiences, this body of work reflects Safronov’s admiration for India’s history, spirituality, mythology, and architectural heritage. These works offer artistic interpretations of India’s civilisational legacy</p>

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Created especially for Indian audiences, this body of work reflects Safronov’s admiration for India’s history, spirituality, mythology, and architectural heritage. These works offer artistic interpretations of India’s civilisational legacy

<p>The exhibition is conceived around a dialogue between classical artistic practice and contemporary digital tools. Through immersive multimedia installations and carefully integrated artificial intelligence elements, visitors are invited to experience the artworks in expanded dimensions. <br /><br />Technology serves to enhance, not replace the artist’s hand, animating compositions, illuminating symbolic details, and creating the sensation of stepping into the canvas itself. <br /><br />For example, Safronov`s team has created a special set design for NGMA, which takes into account the architecture of the iconic UNESCO monument building. A specially developed spatial sound design further heightens the experience, subtly directing attention and deepening emotional engagement with each work</p>

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The exhibition is conceived around a dialogue between classical artistic practice and contemporary digital tools. Through immersive multimedia installations and carefully integrated artificial intelligence elements, visitors are invited to experience the artworks in expanded dimensions.

Technology serves to enhance, not replace the artist’s hand, animating compositions, illuminating symbolic details, and creating the sensation of stepping into the canvas itself.

For example, Safronov`s team has created a special set design for NGMA, which takes into account the architecture of the iconic UNESCO monument building. A specially developed spatial sound design further heightens the experience, subtly directing attention and deepening emotional engagement with each work

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The `Dream Vision` exhibition is on display at National Gallery of Modern Art in Fort till January 15 with entry free for all

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