Khoj International Artists' Association

Khoj International Artists' Association Khoj is an autonomous not-for-profit contemporary arts organization based in New Delhi.
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Since its inception in 1997, Khoj has been committed to building global networks and solidarities, especially in the subcontinent. Khoj believes that art is of intrinsic value to society; it is a crucial form of inquiry that provides unique insights and drives change through affect.

Sentience of Small Beings opens at Khoj StudiosPresented by NAU Foundation, the exhibition brings together 18 ceramic an...
15/04/2026

Sentience of Small Beings opens at Khoj Studios

Presented by NAU Foundation, the exhibition brings together 18 ceramic and printmaking artists from across the world to explore the world of insects and the vital role they play in sustaining life. Emerging from NAU’s art and ecology programme, the works invite a closer look at the beings that shape our ecosystems.

The opening will feature a talk by artist Rashmi Kaleka followed by a panel discussion on Art for Ecology.

Seats are limited and available on first-come, first-serve basis.

The exhibition will be on view from 24 – 30 April 2026 | 11 AM – 6:30 PM
at Khoj Studios
S-17, Khirkee Extension, New Delhi

Featuring works by , , Garima Tripathi, , , , , , , , ,  , , Oli Ghosh, , , Sylvia Taylor, and .

Sentience of Small Beings opens at Khoj Studios.Presented by NAU Foundation, the exhibition brings together 18 ceramic a...
15/04/2026

Sentience of Small Beings opens at Khoj Studios.

Presented by NAU Foundation, the exhibition brings together 18 ceramic and printmaking artists from across the world to explore the world of insects and the vital role they play in sustaining life. Emerging from NAU’s art and ecology programme, the works invite a closer look at the beings that shape our ecosystems.

The opening will feature a talk by artist Rashmi Kaleka followed by a panel discussion on Art for Ecology.

Seats are limited and available on first-come, first-serve basis.

The exhibition will be on view from 24 – 30 April 2026 | 11 AM – 6:30 PM
at Khoj Studios
S-17, Khirkee Extension,
New Delhi

Featuring works by , , Garima Tripathi, , , , , , , , ,  , , Oli Ghosh, , , Sylvia Taylor, and 

With applications now open for the 22nd edition of Peers, we’re sharing answers to some frequently asked questions about...
26/03/2026

With applications now open for the 22nd edition of Peers, we’re sharing answers to some frequently asked questions about the residency. Whether you’re wondering about eligibility, application requirements, or what to expect from the program, this FAQ post will help guide you through the process.

Swipe through for more details, and if you have any further queries, write to us with the subject line ‘Peers 2026’ at [email protected]

Apply now at  .

Application Deadline: 19th April 2026

Glimpses from When We Return, the closing chapter of CISA 2025 at Khoj Studios.Over the past days, the exhibition welcom...
25/03/2026

Glimpses from When We Return, the closing chapter of CISA 2025 at Khoj Studios.

Over the past days, the exhibition welcomed artists, curators, researchers, and visitors into its reflections on return, memory, distance, and belonging. We are grateful to everyone who spent time with the works and conversations, and to all those who engaged with the exhibition so thoughtfully throughout its run.

We also acknowledge Emdadul Haque Topu and Hengame Hosseini, who were unable to join us in Delhi, but whose contributions were central to When We Return and deeply felt across the exhibition.

Thank you to everyone who made this chapter possible and to all who visited, listened, and reflected with us.

Special thanks to CISA mentors Shuddhabrata Sengupta and Latika Gupta.

Curatorial Intensive South Asia (CISA) fellowship programme conceived and initiated by Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi in collaboration with Khoj International Artists’ Association. The fellowship is targeted at young curators from South Asia whose practice is situated in the field of the visual arts.

For more information on ‘When We Return’ and the CISA residency, visit the Khoj website.

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23/03/2026

Conversations from When We Return

CISA fellows Narmeen Sajid and Thinal Sajeewa speak about their curatorial projects, the research that shaped them, and their experience of working through ideas of return, memory, and place within the Curatorial Intensive South Asia programme at Khoj.

Unfortunately, fellows Emdadul Haque Topu (Bangladesh) and Hengame Hosseini (Iran) were unable to join us in Delhi for Phase Two of the programme. We remain grateful for their contributions to When We Return from afar.

Thank you to everyone who spent time with When We Return and engaged with the exhibition.

Curatorial Intensive South Asia (CISA) fellowship programme conceived and initiated by Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi in collaboration with Khoj International Artists’ Association. The fellowship is targeted at young curators from South Asia whose practice is situated in the field of the visual arts.

For more information on ‘When We Return’ and the CISA residency, visit the Khoj website.

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20/03/2026

Conversations from When We Return

CISA fellows Anna Sireiliu Charenamei and Pooja Poudel reflect on their exhibitions and their experience of the Curatorial Intensive South Asia programme at Khoj — speaking about research, process, and the ideas of return that shape their curatorial approaches.

When We Return is on view at Khoj Studios till 22 March.

Curatorial Intensive South Asia (CISA) fellowship programme conceived and initiated by Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi in collaboration with Khoj International Artists’ Association. The fellowship is targeted at young curators from South Asia whose practice is situated in the field of the visual arts.

For more information on ‘When We Return’ and the CISA residency, visit the Khoj website.

18/03/2026

Revisiting Are You Human?, the works, the questions, and the many conversations that unfolded through the exhibition and Notes from the Digital Underground symposium.

This film brings together moments from the exhibition, the symposium, and the exchanges that shaped the month of February.

Grateful to all the artists and speakers who contributed to this film, and a special thanks to Sukanya Baskar for her thoughtful exhibition design that held it all together.
�Full film now live on YouTube — link in bio

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Public Programming for When We ReturnAs part of the exhibitions of Curatorial Intensive South Asia (CISA) 2025, on view ...
11/03/2026

Public Programming for When We Return

As part of the exhibitions of Curatorial Intensive South Asia (CISA) 2025, on view from March 12–22, 2026, at Khoj Studios, S-17, Khirkee Extension, New Delhi, a series of public programmes accompanies When We Return.

Opening on March 12, 2026, from 5pm–9pm, the exhibitions unfold across six curatorial propositions developed by the CISA 2025 Fellows, in collaboration with Khoj International Artists’ Association and Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi.

The public programming — comprising a screening, workshop, and webinar — has been conceived as a gathering space to think together about the many ways one returns. It reflects on forms of return that are interrupted, deferred, or made impossible, and listens closely to those who cannot return.

To participate in any of the Public Programmes, please register at the link in bio.

For more information on When We Return and the CISA fellowship programme, please visit the Khoj website.

Unfinished, curated by Hengame Hosseini, opens on 12 March 2026 at 5 PM at Khoj International Artists’ Association as pa...
10/03/2026

Unfinished, curated by Hengame Hosseini, opens on 12 March 2026 at 5 PM at Khoj International Artists’ Association as part of Curatorial Intensive South Asia 2025, organised by Khoj and Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, New Delhi.

True to its name, this exhibition remains unfinished. The completed works that were meant to be carried by the curator from Iran to Delhi remain suspended, caught between the fires of war and the cancellation of flights.

Hengame Hosseini is an artist and curator based in Tehran. Her practice moves between image-making, research, and curatorial work, and is concerned with how images shape collective memory—particularly in contexts marked by erasure, displacement, and silence.

The exhibition was conceived to bring together women artists from different disciplines to reflect on what persists despite erasure, what has been rendered invisible, and what remains unresolved. It proposed unfinishedness not as a lack, but as a shared condition—ethical, temporal, and imaginative.

However, due to the ongoing political situation in Iran, Hengame is unfortunately unable to travel to present the exhibition. Nevertheless, her curatorial voice remains an integral part of the show, and we invite you to spend time with what her exhibition space carries.

Presented within When We Return, a showcase of six curated projects by the CISA 2025 fellows, the exhibition opens on 12 March at 5 PM and remains on view until 22 March.

09/03/2026

OPEN CALL: PEERS 2026

Application Deadline: 19th April 2026

Residency Dates: 24th May to 7th July 2026

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for our flagship residency Peers.

We welcome submissions from young and emerging creative practitioners, final-year MFA students (as well as those who graduated within the past two years), and self-taught artists with a minimum of two years of experience in the field.

The Peers residency offers selected artists a unique platform for dialogue, experimentation, and meaningful exchange.

Applications are now open for;

5 Artists-in-Residence, and 1 Critic-in-Residence

Please Note: This opportunity is for Indian nationals only.

Please fill in the form on the Khoj website with the required documents listed below.

Application requirements for Artists-in-Residence:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Portfolio - Up to 10 images of previous works. Each work must have a short concept note or explanatory text accompanying it OR a pdf of images along with the concept note and/or explanatory text.

A one-page Statement of Purpose with up to 500 words OR a 3-5 minutes long video or audio presentation describing your reasons for applying to the residency, the influences on your work, its current direction, and your research interests.

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Application requirements for Critic-in-Residence:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

A one-page Statement of Purpose with up to 1500 words describing your reasons for applying to the program and elaborating on the influences on your work, its current direction and your research interests.

1 recent piece of academic or non-academic writing (published or unpublished; up to 1500 words)

2 References

For any queries, write to us with the subject line 'Peers 2025' at [email protected]

The Peers programme is generously supported by the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

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As the Are You Human? exhibition comes to a close, we extend a big thank you to our food and beverage partners Aku’s, Di...
27/02/2026

As the Are You Human? exhibition comes to a close, we extend a big thank you to our food and beverage partners Aku’s, Diageo, Plats and Fratelli Wines for keeping our events flowing with warm hospitality and great flavours.

Tomorrow is the last day to catch the show between 11am to 7pm at Khoj Studios!

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S-17, Khirkee Extension Press Enclave Road
Delhi
110017

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 6:30pm

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+917289881668

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