On March 16 and 17, Hotel The Park in Hyderabad will witness a one-of-its-kind art fair. Around 38 rooms of the hotel will turn into mini art galleries, showcasing curated artworks. This will mark the second edition of Artix, a hotel art fair that had its inaugural showcase in New Delhi in 2023. Co-founded by Payal Kapoor, Malvika Poddar, Timsy Anand and Sethu Vaidyanathan, Artix aims to familiarise art lovers in India with the concept of hotel art fairs on the lines of similar international events.
When asked what prompted Artix to choose Hyderabad for its second edition, Malvika reasons, “Cities such as Mumbai and Delhi are witness to art fairs; we intend to take Artix to cities that do not have art fairs yet.”
Payal is optimistic that the showcase will stoke the interest of connoisseurs in the city, “Hyderabad is culturally and economically strong and has a vibrant gallery culture. We are looking to engage with art lovers and open up the market to different kinds of art.” Artix will feature more than 350 artworks by 75 participants — individual artists, galleries and private collectors.
