As part of a not-for-profit initiative, the India Art Fair provided an exhibition space for Jackfruit to curate an exhibition in the 2018 fair. We showcased artworks of Gond, Mithila, and Guruvayur artists. Despite the significant presence of the vernacular art practitioners, the contemporary relevance of their diverse art forms—often categorized as folk, tribal, religious, courtly, bazaar, and popular—and the artists themselves are not always recognized or fully integrated within the Anglophone art world. Vernacular InFlux created a platform by placing these artists alongside contemporary artists within the context of an internationally renowned India Art Fair exhibition, offering a unique opportunity for broader engagement and appreciation.
