Planned as a citywide dialogue between art, architecture, and community, Hyderabad’s latest cultural chapter unfolded this weekend through a thoughtfully curated art experience across The Loft, Nexity, Spire, and Skyview. Every corner came alive with installations, sculptures, and storytelling — each piece placed with intent to connect people to ideas of identity, ecology, and the future.
Over two days, on November 1 and 2, 2025, art lovers — many of them women collectors and families — explored the works, exchanging impressions over glasses of champagne and wine, paired with cookies and sandwiches, as conversations flowed as freely as the art itself.
Hosted by RMZ Foundation as part of its ongoing art-led placemaking initiative, the event marked the inaugural India Art Fair Editions (IAF EDI+IONS) at RMZ The Loft, Hyderabad. The Foundation’s vision goes beyond aesthetics — it aims to make art part of daily urban life, nurturing creativity in the spaces people inhabit.
Each space told its own story through art. At The Loft, the artworks explored ideas of communication and memory, featuring creations by Shilpa Gupta, Sir Michael Craig Martin, Bhuri Bai, and Rajendar Tiku. Nexity focused on how materials and technology shape our world, showcasing pieces by Elias Sime, Shaikha Al Mazrou, and Harsha Durugadda. Spire highlighted strength and determination in city life with N.S. Harsha’s striking bronze sculpture Apna Time Ayega. Meanwhile, Skyview turned attention to nature and sustainability through thought-provoking works by Vibha Galhotra, Arunkumar HG, Thukral & Tagra, and Gigi Scaria.
The IAF EDI+IONS (India Art Fair Editions) exhibition brought together 11 leading galleries, including Dhi Contemporary, Kalakriti Art Gallery, Srishti Art Gallery, Nature Morte, Experimenter, and Vadehra Art Gallery, offering visitors an immersive experience that blended art and architecture seamlessly. A special performance by Harsha Durugadda, presented by RMZ Foundation with DHI Contemporary and Srishti Art, captivated audiences with its unique blend of movement, sculpture, and sound.
As the lights dimmed on the second evening, The Loft stood transformed — a symbol of how art can shape not just buildings, but the very spirit of a city. For Hyderabad, this was more than an art showcase; it was the beginning of a cultural movement, one that invites everyone to see, feel, and belong to the story of a city reimagined through art.
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