In a striking black and white photograph from Nirvair Singh Rai’s Reclaiming Spaces, a saree-clad woman is enveloped in the waves of Mumbai’s sea—a picture of delight and jubilation. In another, a man in a lone boat sails away as a row of people stare at the expanse of the sea. Rai’s pictures of the city will be showcased by Method, but this is no ordinary exhibition. It marks the debut of the gallery’s Juhu outpost at the Mumbai Gallery Weekend, whose 12th edition will unfold from January 11 to 14. 

Arguably the most awaited art event in the city, this year, it features 36 participating galleries—from esteemed names like Chatterjee & Lal to newer experimental spaces like Nine Fish Art Gallery. Whether you’re entirely new to the subject, a budding enthusiast or see yourself being a collector someday, this four-day presentation is an opportunity to embark on gallery hops with initiatives like Art & Wonderment and soak in a performance by DJ-music producer Tushar Adhav.