A new exhibition titled 6 ROOMS. 1 HOUSE. will open at 47-A in Mumbai’s historic Khotachiwadi on July 3 and continue until July 19. Curated by Srila Chatterjee, the exhibition reimagines the rooms of a heritage Portuguese-style house as six individual yet interconnected experiences, bringing together traditional and contemporary artistic practices from across India. The exhibition will be open from 11 am to 7 pm, except Mondays, and admission is free for all visitors.
Six rooms, six perspectives
Built around the idea that every room in a home has its own identity while contributing to a larger whole, the exhibition presents a different theme in each gallery space. Rather than following a single artistic style, the exhibition moves across mediums, regions and narratives, reflecting the diversity of Indian visual culture.
Visitors can expect a mix of folk traditions, contemporary practices, textiles, sculpture and painting, creating an immersive walk through multiple artistic languages under one roof.
Exhibition Highlights
| Room 1 – Universal Mother | Cross-cultural depictions of motherhood through Bengal patachitra, Mata ni Pachedi and mirror etching. |
| Room 2 – Bombay Meri Jaan | Watercolour works celebrating Mumbai’s changing urban landscape. |
| Room 3 – Animal Kingdom | Traditional and contemporary interpretations of wildlife. |
| Room 4 – Textile Talk | Textiles and weaving traditions from Assam, Maheshwar and Kachchh. |
| Room 5 – People Watching | Portrait-based works exploring identity and human stories. |
| Room 6 – Out of the Box | Experimental works featuring book sculpture, tea bag art, pinch pottery and sholapith. |
Curated by Srila Chatterjee
The exhibition has been conceived by Srila Chatterjee, founder and programme director of 47-A, who has long worked at the intersection of Indian art, craft and design. Through the exhibition, Chatterjee aims to present Indian art as something that is accessible rather than exclusive, encouraging audiences to engage with both established traditions and contemporary experimentation. The gallery’s year-round programme is known for exhibitions that explore the connections between craft, design and fine art through carefully researched curatorial projects.
About 47-A and Khotachiwadi
The exhibition takes place at 47-A, a gallery housed within a restored 19th-century Portuguese-style bungalow in Khotachiwadi, Girgaum. Since opening in 2022, the gallery has developed a programme dedicated to Indian craft, design and contemporary artistic practice while preserving the cultural character of one of Mumbai’s oldest heritage neighbourhoods. Founded through a collaboration involving Srila Chatterjee, Mortimer Chatterjee and Tara Lal, the gallery has become a platform for exhibitions, conversations and educational programming centred on Indian creative traditions.
Readers can learn more through the official 47-A Gallery website and the gallery’s About 47-A page.
Visitor Information
The exhibition runs from July 3 to July 19 at 47-A, Khotachiwadi, Ambewadi, Girgaon, Mumbai – 400004. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm, remaining closed on Mondays. Entry is free, making the exhibition accessible to students, art enthusiasts and first-time visitors alike.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | 6 ROOMS. 1 HOUSE. |
| Curator | Srila Chatterjee |
| Venue | 47-A, Khotachiwadi, Ambewadi, Girgaon |
| City | Mumbai |
| Opening Date | 3 July |
| Exhibition Dates | 3 July – 19 July |
| Timings | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (Closed Mondays) |
| Organiser | 47-A |
| Entry | Free and Open to All |
| Website | https://47agallery.com |
A conversation between tradition and contemporary practice
By presenting six distinct thematic spaces within a single heritage home, 6 ROOMS. 1 HOUSE. encourages visitors to experience Indian art through multiple perspectives rather than a single narrative. The exhibition brings together regional traditions, contemporary experimentation and everyday stories, while also drawing attention to the cultural significance of Khotachiwadi as an important heritage precinct in Mumbai. Together, the exhibition and its venue offer an opportunity to explore how art, craft and design continue to evolve while remaining connected to history, community and lived experience.
