Mohd. Intiyaz’s work exemplifies the power of storytelling in art. Intiyaz, known for his intricate and evocative murals, has been custom-commissioned for outdoor projects at the India Art Fair in 2025.
Yogesh Barve, whose outdoor installations have also recently garnered attention, is another rising star in the Indian art scene. It transforms dull urban spaces into provocative art-making landscapes
2. Yogesh Barve
3. Imon Chetia Phukan
Imon Chetia Phukan’s work; an ode to contemporary Indian art; pared down to its essence, draws from the narratives of displacement, border conflicts and environmental degradation.
Meet Liactuallee, the experimental artist redefining what creativity means. By blending traditional artistic practices and cutting-edge technology, she became a pioneer in the contemporary art world.
4. Liactuallee
Also making the list was the artist-in-residence, Umesh Singh, whose work embodies the diversity and resilience of contemporary Indian art society.
5. Umesh Singh
Ram Dongre’s work explores the intersection of tradition and modernity. In 2025, he was selected to showcase his work at the prestigious London Art Fair.
6. Ram Dongre
Gavara Satyanarayana is well-acquainted with the struggles of India’s agrarian sector, having experienced food scarcity and inequity firsthand, which is why he creates intricate woodblock prints.
7. Gavara Satyanarayana
Through an exploration of the connection to place and memory, Viswanath Kuttum; the emerging Indian artists' art reflects the cultural richness and history of Indigenous communities.