Hyderabad, Oct. 24 -- It is a phenomenal truth that art shapes all our experiences. The way we experience cities, interpret culture and view the world around us. Yet, for many, stepping inside an art gallery can be the hardest task. While cities around the world and India have long cultivated the habit of visiting galleries as pastime activities, Hyderabad's leisure time is still centered around dining and shopping.

The inaugural Hyderabad Art Week (HAW), set to run from October 26 to November 1, 2026, aims to change that. Driven by the shared goal of making art accessible, four of the city's leading women gallerists have joined forces to build a one-of-a-kind festival that Hyderabad has not seen in recent times. The names are Lakshmi Na...