Gallery Art Motif, New Delhi, presents Space Making: Making Space, a group exhibition curated by Mumbai-based interior architect and exhibition designer Kunal Shah. Running from 21 March to 25 April 2026, the exhibition brings together artists, architects, and designers to examine how space is conceived, constructed, and experienced across disciplines.
Curatorial Framework
At the centre of the exhibition is an inquiry into the physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of space. The show considers how boundaries are formed, environments are shaped, and spatial meanings evolve over time. Through diverse practices, the exhibition positions space not merely as a setting, but as an active construct shaped by material, memory, and human interaction.
Participating Artists and Studios
The exhibition includes a wide range of contributors whose practices intersect across architecture, craft, and visual art.
Participating artists/studios include:
- RMA Architects
- Maitreyi Desai
- Stem Design Studio
- Pooja Iranna
- Araish Jaipur
- Indrajit Khambe
- Chiaki Maki
- Percy Pithawala
- Prabhavali
- Tilak Samarawickrema
- Shalina S Vichitra
Key Works and Installations
Several works in the exhibition reflect on how space accommodates different forms of life and experience.
Highlights include:
- RMA Architects’ Hathigaon, a habitat designed for elephants and their mahouts
- Stem Design Studio’s aluminium models exploring domestic architectural elements
- Pooja Iranna’s sculptural and painted works examining urban geometries
- Indrajit Khambe’s photographs documenting rural spatial practices using repurposed materials
Material, Form, and Spatial Language
Artists such as Maitreyi Desai and Percy Pithawala engage with spatial structure through grids and architectural drawings, while Chiaki Maki and Tilak Samarawickrema translate architectural ideas into textiles. Shalina Vichitra’s sculptural works explore belonging through both physical and conceptual frameworks of space.
The exhibition also includes ritual and historical elements such as vintage prabhavalis and lime-plastered chini khaanas by Araish Jaipur, which evoke sacred and intimate spatial practices.
About the Curator
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Kunal Shah is a Mumbai-based interior architect, curator, and exhibition designer. His practice focuses on South Asian art, craft, and design history, often creating layered narratives that connect historical traditions with contemporary perspectives. This exhibition reflects his ongoing engagement with spatial storytelling across disciplines.
Venue and Visitor Information
| Aspects | Details |
| Title | Space Making : Making Space |
| Artist | Group Exhibition |
| Venue | Gallery Art Motif, A1-178 Safdarjung Enclave, Fourth Floor, New Delhi. Google Map |
| Opening Date | 21 March 2026 |
| Exhibition Dates | 21 March – 25 April 2026 |
| Organiser | Gallery Art Motif |
The exhibition is hosted at Gallery Art Motif, located in Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi. It will be open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM between 21 March and 25 April 2026. Visitors can experience a range of installations, artworks, and design interventions within the gallery space.
Takeaway
Space Making: Making Space presents a multidisciplinary exploration of how space is defined and experienced across contexts. By bringing together diverse practices, the exhibition encourages reflection on the relationships between environment, material, and human presence. It contributes to ongoing conversations in contemporary art and design about how spaces are imagined, constructed, and inhabited.
