This platform engages budding collectors and art enthusiasts over discourse

Over the past couple of years there has been a clear growth in the number of art collectors aged between 30 and 45 yearsrdquo says Farah Siddiqui codirector of the Young Collectorsrsquo Weekend Built to create a single space for anyone interested in the artsmdashbe it a seasoned collector or simply the curiousmdashthe approachable platform engages enthusiasts through an evolving discourse with contemporary artists and the world around themShowcasing for the first time at the Mumbai Gallery Weekend the unifying theme is the word lsquofluxrsquo ldquoThe art world is constantly evolving and changingrdquo muses Siddiqui ldquoIn response to this each artistrsquos work showcases their interpretation of what they see happening around themrdquoArtists and photographers selected for the showmdashTara Anand Hashim Badani Shailesh BR Tito Stanley SJ Digbijayee Khatua and Akshita Gandhi among othersmdashdisplay a determined consciousness in their practice to express themselves ldquoTherersquos also a common humanistic theme which society can collectively relate tordquo says Siddiqui adding ldquoThese artists have gone beyond aesthetics to create work that represents their own unique vocabulary which resonates deeply with and inspires a diverse audiencerdquoOf heirlooms and iconic furnitureUnique pieces of period furniture silver glassware ceramics rugs lights jewellery and objets drsquoart make it to Pundolersquos Decorative Arts Sale The collection of midcentury modern furniture includes two pairs of American woodworker and architect George Nakashimarsquos iconic grass seated chairs which were manufactured in the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad in the 1960s and a Hans Olsen Danish furniture designer modular bench from the 1970s Also included in the sale is a small jewellery ensemble from the collection of the late Dr Jamshed Jehangir Bhabha which includes pieces by Cartier and Asprey bearing original handwritten notes by members of his family celebrating special occasionsWHAT The Decorative Arts SaleWHERE 8 JN Heredia Marg Hamilton House Ballard EstateWHEN January 12 to 17 11 AM to 6 PMCALL 61146405Light on movementPerformed in pitch darkness with some torches among select members of the audience this conceptual dance by performance artiste filmmaker somatic practitioner and educator Gia Singh Arora viscerally plays with the elusive nature of comfort and belonging echoing the familiarity of home Reflecting on the human body in darkness the interpretive dance questions what we truly see and infer in the darkmdashdoes one also feel movement instead of simply seeing it This is an immersive experience where the audience puts the spotlight on the performerrsquos body to bring it into the lightWHAT Bhooter NaachThe Ghost Dance by Gia Singh AroraWHERE Art and Charlie 71 A Pali Hill Bandra WestWHEN January 12 to 15 11 AM to 8 PMCALL 9913568686Beginnerrsquos guide to collecting artgtgt Define motivation or goals This will have a huge impact on the kind of collection yoursquoll end up building A good approach is to buy what you love and brings you joy You will have to live with the art you purchase so it is better to invest in something that you enjoy looking at every daygtgt Soak in as much as you can Visit galleries and art fairs and research online to know more about the subject medium style or art that truly speaks to yougtgt Set a budget Start small and gradually increase your budget as you grow your collection confidence and understanding You can even invest in prints or certain editions of worksgtgt Research well before committing Explore the market and speak to experts to gauge what you should invest ingtgt Do not chase trends It is always better to have a collection that defines you and echoes your own taste and styleWHAT Young Collectorsrsquo WeekendWHERE IFBE 1012 Calicut Road Ballard EstateWHEN January 12 to 15 11 AM to 8 PMCALL 9619024000