‘Bombay And Los Angeles Are Intuitively In Conversation’: Gallerist Rajiv Menon On His ART MUMBAI Debut
Rajiv Menon opened his Hollywood gallery weeks after the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, at a time when other galleries were closing their doors. Now, Rajiv Menon Contemporary makes its ART MUMBAI debut at Mahalaxmi Racecourse this month, with a booth of Los Angeles artists chosen to speak to Bombay. The gallerist tells us why the two cities understand each other, and how a first-time buyer can start…
Rajiv Menon, the founder of Rajiv Menon Contemporary, opened his Hollywood gallery during the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, despite many other galleries closing their doors. The gallery will be making its debut at ART MUMBAI, a showcase of Los Angeles artists that aligns with Bombay's artistic landscape. Menon explains that the connection between the two cities is vital to him and that he wanted to honor that relationship by showcasing artists who truly represent Los Angeles' artistic excellence.
He wants visitors to experience the natural dialogue between the two cities. Menon selected a diverse group of Los Angeles artists for the Mumbai exhibition, including some of South Asian descent, to demonstrate that an Indian sensibility is not confined by national boundaries. He believes Indian audiences are globally minded and want to offer something unexpected while meeting them within an expansive worldview.
At ART MUMBAI, Menon encourages first-time buyers to trust their own sense of taste and wander to discover what naturally appeals to them. He suggests works on paper as an accessible entry point for collectors and advises new buyers to find a balance between their emotional connection to a piece and its potential value.
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