Lakeeren Contemporary Opens, At Grand Hyatt Mumbai

Lakeeren Contemporary marks a bold new chapter in Mumbai’s vibrant art landscape. A visionary collaboration between Namita Saraf and Dr. Arshiya Lokhandwala, this new space is dedicated to fostering critical dialogue and interdisciplinary exchange through cutting-edge contemporary art. This partnership brings together Grand Hyatt Mumbai’s distinguished 20-year legacy as a cultural and hospitality destination with Lakeeren Gallery’s three-decade commitment to advancing contemporary art discourse. Together, they present a bold new platform dedicated to fostering global artistic dialogues, critical inquiry, and transformative creative practices.

Building on Lakeeren Gallery’s legacy of championing politically and conceptually engaged practices, Lakeeren Contemporary is more than a gallery—it is a site for reflection, inquiry, and connection. Located in the Plaza at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai, the gallery offers a dynamic platform for art that resonates with the complexities of our times.

The ambitious inaugural exhibition, "Cosmic Frequencies: Consciousness and Quantum Cosmology in Art," opens on May 15th, 2025. This groundbreaking group show delves into the intersections of art, science, and metaphysics—disrupting conventional perceptions and revealing the unseen forces that shape our universe. This groundbreaking show brings together an extraordinary lineup of artists—Anju Dodiya, Atul Dodiya, Astha Butail, Dhara Mehrotra, Mithu Sen, N.S. Harsha, Parul Gupta, Remen Chopra Van Der Vaart, Shaurya Kumar, Shilpa Gupta, Subash Thebe, Sharmistha Ray, Thukral & Tagra, and Waqas Khan—to explore the intersections of science, consciousness, and the cosmos through contemporary artistic practices.

"By bringing Lakeeren Contemporary, into Grand Hyatt Mumbai, we position the hotel as a hub for cultural dialogue where art, learning, and public engagement converge. This collaboration offers the guests and visitors an unparalleled opportunity to experience contemporary artistic practices in an environment that encourages intellectual and aesthetic exploration,"

Namita Saraf.

"At Lakeeren Contemporary, we are dedicated to showcasing the most compelling contemporary art practices—both Indian and international—that push boundaries and engage with the complexities of our time. This contemporary art gallery fosters curatorial innovation and meaningful artistic dialogue," 

Arshiya Lokhandwala, Founder of Lakeeren Gallery.

We invite you to celebrate the opening of Lakeeren Contemporary at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai and immerse yourself in "Cosmic Frequencies," a profound exploration of consciousness, cosmology, and the invisible forces that shape our reality.