Contemporary Indian art gallery KYNKYNY will open its first Mumbai gallery on 7 August 2026 with The Urban Biome, a group exhibition that brings together six contemporary artists exploring the relationship between people and the environments they inhabit. Running until 4 September 2026, the exhibition marks a new chapter for the gallery, which was founded in Bengaluru in 2004 by Namu Kini and Vivek Radhakrishnan. The new gallery is located at Horniman Circle, one of Mumbai’s historic cultural districts, further expanding KYNKYNY’s presence in India’s contemporary art landscape. The gallery has built its reputation over two decades through exhibitions featuring both emerging and established artists while participating in major Indian art fairs.
Examining the Urban Environment
Curated around the idea of the “urban biome“, the exhibition considers cities as living ecosystems rather than collections of buildings and infrastructure. According to the exhibition concept, everyday objects, architecture, neighbourhoods and routines shape human experience while simultaneously being transformed by those who inhabit them.
Rather than presenting urban life as purely architectural, The Urban Biome examines how spaces accumulate memories, behaviours and relationships over time. The exhibition suggests that cupboards, streets, homes and cities all evolve through repeated acts of organisation, neglect, movement and adaptation. It also highlights the coexistence of humans with plants, animals and other living organisms, positioning cities as interconnected ecological systems.
Six Contemporary Artists
The inaugural exhibition features works by:
- Krisha Bhuva
- Hemanth Kumar
- N. Divya
- Nivedita Shinde
- Simran Yogyik
- Suni K.
Working across different artistic practices, the participating artists investigate themes including domestic environments, ecological coexistence, memory, everyday objects and urban landscapes. Together, their works encourage visitors to consider how built environments quietly influence behaviour, identity and social interaction.
One featured work by Krisha Bhuva depicts the interaction between a cat, household objects and interior space, illustrating the exhibition’s broader interest in the subtle relationships between living beings and their surroundings. The painting reflects the exhibition’s emphasis on observing ordinary moments as part of larger urban ecologies.
A New Chapter for KYNKYNY
Founded in 2004, KYNKYNY has become known for presenting contemporary Indian artists working across painting, sculpture and mixed media. Its curatorial programme regularly explores subjects such as ecology, abstraction, identity, memory and the changing nature of urban life. Over the years, the gallery has presented numerous solo and group exhibitions while developing long-term relationships with artists, collectors, architects and institutions across India.
The Mumbai gallery represents the organisation’s first permanent space in the city, extending its activities beyond Bengaluru. The expansion also places KYNKYNY within Mumbai’s active gallery ecosystem, where contemporary art spaces continue to contribute to public engagement with visual culture.
Visitors can learn more through KYNKYNY’s official website and browse current and upcoming programmes on the gallery’s Exhibitions page.
Exhibition Highlights
- Inaugural exhibition of KYNKYNY’s Mumbai gallery
- Six contemporary Indian artists
- Focus on urban ecology and everyday environments
- Paintings exploring domestic, architectural and ecological relationships
- Exhibition on view from 7 August to 4 September 2026
Visitor Information
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | The Urban Biome |
| Exhibition Type | Contemporary Group Exhibition |
| Artists | Krisha Bhuva, Hemanth Kumar, N. Divya, Nivedita Shinde, Simran Yogyik and Suni K. |
| Venue | KYNKYNY |
| Address | 4th Floor, No. 20, Gool Mansion, 6 Homji Street, Horniman Circle, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400001 |
| Opening Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Exhibition Dates | 07 August – 04 September 2026 |
| Organiser | KYNKYNY Contemporary Art Gallery |
| Website | https://kynkyny.com/ |
Final Thoughts
With The Urban Biome, KYNKYNY introduces its Mumbai gallery through an exhibition that considers cities as evolving ecosystems shaped by people, objects and nature. By bringing together six contemporary artists with distinct perspectives, the exhibition offers audiences an opportunity to reflect on the relationships that define everyday urban life. As the gallery expands its presence beyond Bengaluru, the new space contributes to Mumbai’s growing network of contemporary art venues and ongoing conversations around culture, ecology and the changing experience of modern cities.
