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.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF ARTS MANAGEMENT, PUNEA short course by Khoj International Artists’ Associa...
03/06/2026

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF ARTS MANAGEMENT, PUNE

A short course by Khoj International Artists’ Association led by Pooja Sood & Ruchira Das from 17 to 19 July, 2026 (10:30 am to 5:30 pm) at The Box Studio, The Box Hub, Erandwane, Pune.

The 3-day course on “Fundamentals of Arts Management” will cover the key aspects of arts management: strategic planning, marketing, financial planning, and human resources. The teaching format will include presentations, engaging discussions, and practical exercises to be done individually and in groups.

This course is in collaboration with Aasakta and is aimed at arts practitioners living and working in the eastern region of India. The project is supported by Petronet LNG Limited.

Seats are limited to 25 participants only. A registration fee of INR 500 will be collected to confirm participation. This fee will be refunded after the completion of the course.

The course is provided free of charge through the support of .

Note: Stationery material and lunch will be provided to all participants for the duration of the course. Accommodation and travel will have to be borne by the participants.

IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday, 30 June, 2026: Deadline for application

Tuesday, 7 July 2026: Selected candidates are informed

Friday, 17 July to Sunday, 19 July: Short course on Fundamentals of Arts Management

For any queries please write to: [email protected]

Application link in the bio.

The Peers 2026 residency has begun!As the residency enters its 22nd year, we’re looking forward to another season of sha...
27/05/2026

The Peers 2026 residency has begun!

As the residency enters its 22nd year, we’re looking forward to another season of shared dialogue, experimentation, and exchange. This year’s cohort brings together five artists-in-residence and one critic-in-residence, each bringing a unique and thoughtful practice.

Swipe through to get to know them, and stay tuned for more updates on

Peers 2026 has been generously supported by Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation.

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15/05/2026

📣 We are pleased to announce the residents of Peers 2026! 

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Arieno Kera
Mahima Varma
Namya Chadha
Sahil Kumar

This year’s critic-in-residence is Elizabeth Lalruatdiki

We’d like to extend a special thank you to the jury members Martand Khosla, Mithu Sen and Srinivas Kuruganti for reviewing the applications and selecting the Peers 2026 cohort.

Now in its 22nd year, Peers has been Khoj’s flagship program and we look forward to shaping the Peers 2026 residency into an experience that is unique, robust and generative.

Peers 2026 has been generously supported by Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation. 

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04/05/2026

KHOJ INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY 2026 OPEN CALL

Khoj invites applications from artists whose practice engages with mental health and distress, critically examining how pain—physical, psychological, or historical—shapes both the self and society. How is suffering unequally distributed across race, caste, class, gender, and geography? How do individuals and communities navigate, resist, or reclaim forms of vitality in the face of war, colonial legacies, and systemic inequalities? Rather than defining mental health and illness solely in medical terms, we are open to a range of knowledge systems, forms of practice, and diverse concepts of vitality and distress.

This is an on-site six-week residency at Khoj Studios, New Delhi. Working in any medium, the artist is encouraged to expand the discourse on mental health, reimagining the self, its vulnerabilities, vitalities, wounds, and remakings.

Khoj is pleased to collaborate with SOAS’s Center for Anthropology and Mental Health Research in Action (CAMHRA) for this residency program.

Please note: Only Indian and UK nationals are eligible to apply for the residency. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.

Application Deadline: 7 June 2026.

For any queries please write to us at [email protected]

Over the past few days, Khoj has been reflecting on Raghu Rai and the extraordinary contribution he made to Indian art a...
29/04/2026

Over the past few days, Khoj has been reflecting on Raghu Rai and the extraordinary contribution he made to Indian art and photography.

His practice shaped and inspired generations of photographers. Across a career spanning decades, he approached India with patience, precision, and a profound love. Moving through its streets with quiet attentiveness, he developed a way of seeing that was both deeply intimate and widely resonant.

We are deeply saddened by his passing, and at the same time, grateful for the immense body of work and vision he leaves behind. His images will continue to shape how we look and remember.

Cover image of Raghu Rai from the book ‘Portrait of an Artist’ by Rohit Chawla, published by Mapin and the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art. All images from ‘Trees’ by Raghu Rai.

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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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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