The city is about to experience a vibrant splash of creativity as Kalaa Har Jagah returns for its 7th edition this weekend. What began as a small exhibition in 2018 has evolved into a travelling festival, spreading its artistic wings to Chennai and Jaipur over the past two years. This year, the festival promises an even more immersive experience, with exhibitions, panel discussions, workshops, live art counters, and product art, all designed to make art accessible to the masses.

Organised by the ArtHub, founded in 2017, this festival originally began as an art exhibition but has since expanded into a multi-city art fest. This year marks a new chapter with its rebranding to its current name, one that Mittul Ashok Agarwal, architect and founder of ArtHub, believes is more fitting. The Chembur-based founder explains, “Our vision has always been to take art beyond the galleries and into the heart of the community. I want to break that stereotype that art is a hobby that only the upper class can afford to have. With the first iteration, we began making art approachable, and in our journeys to different cities, we want to celebrate local cultures while fostering this shared creative space.”