Bombay Framed​

What is Bombay Framed?

Bombay Framed is a thoughtfully curated group exhibition presented by DAG at the iconic The Taj Mahal Palace. The show explores the evolving visual identity of Mumbai through multiple artistic lenses.

Unlike a single artist showcase, Bombay Framed brings together diverse voices across generations, offering a layered perspective on the city. Through painting, photography, and archival material, the exhibition examines how Bombay has been documented, imagined, and reinterpreted over time.

The exhibition features:

• Historic archival photographs
• Rare visual documentation of old Bombay
• Contemporary cityscape paintings
• Interpretations of architecture and urban life
• Works reflecting memory, migration, and transformation

At its core, the show presents Bombay as both remembered past and living metropolis.

Why Bombay Framed Matters

Mumbai is a city built on constant reinvention. Bombay Framed captures this evolution, highlighting how artists across eras have responded to its streets, skyline, and social fabric.

The exhibition creates:

• A dialogue between past and present
• A visual archive of the city’s transformation
• A platform connecting historical and contemporary art
• A deeper understanding of Mumbai’s cultural memory

For viewers, it offers context. For collectors, it offers insight. For the city, it offers reflection.

What Visitors Can Expect

1. A Journey Through Time

From archival imagery to modern interpretations, visitors will witness how the same city has been framed differently across decades.

2. Architectural and Cultural Narratives

The exhibition highlights Mumbai’s iconic structures, neighbourhoods, and urban shifts, revealing how architecture and community shape identity.

3. Intergenerational Perspectives

By featuring artists from different periods, the show presents a compelling contrast between historical documentation and contemporary artistic response.

4. A Refined Cultural Setting

Located just steps from the Gateway of India, the exhibition offers an immersive art experience within one of the city’s most historic landmarks.

Who Should Attend?

Bombay Framed is ideal for:

• Art collectors interested in city narratives
• Students of art, history, and urban studies
• Photographers and architecture enthusiasts
• Cultural researchers
• Anyone who wants to understand Mumbai beyond its skyline