New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The last two years have seen several art galleries-be it Nature Morte and Art Alive in Delhi or Sakshi Gallery and Chemould Prescott Road in Mumbai-celebrate milestone years. These anniversaries don't just serve as landmarks for the spaces themselves but for contemporary art overall, signifying a certain maturity and consistency within the ecosystem. Gallery Sumukha in Bengaluru is the latest to join in the celebrations, marking 30 years of existence. This milestone is particularly significant for the space as it has managed to carve a niche for itself away from the art hubs of Delhi and Mumbai.

It came up at a time when the city's cultural landscape was still at a nascent stage with only a handful of private art sp...