IMAGINARIUM 5.0: India’s Boldest Visual Voices Unite at Emami Art

Kolkata’s Emami Art is currently abuzz with creative energy as it hosts IMAGINARIUM 5.0, the fifth edition of its much-anticipated All India Open Call exhibition. Running through June 8, 2025, this large-scale showcase transforms the gallery into a vivid, thought-provoking landscape of emerging artistic voices, pushing the boundaries of what contemporary Indian art can be.

A Platform for Discovery

Curated with a sharp eye for innovation, IMAGINARIUM is more than just an art show—it is a launchpad for promising and mid-career artists who explore fresh perspectives, materials, and forms. This year’s selection spans paintings, installations, video art, mixed media, and performance, bringing together a diverse array of practices and sensibilities from across India. Each work displayed resonates with the raw energy of experimentation, and the sincere urgency to express, disrupt, and connect.

Thematic Depth, Personal Vision

What makes IMAGINARIUM stand out is its commitment to thematic openness and curatorial depth. The artworks dive into issues ranging from identity and memory to climate, consumerism, and social justice. Some are deeply personal; others act as mirrors to the collective consciousness. Yet all are united by a powerful sense of now—what it means to be an artist, and a citizen, in 2025.

The Gallery Experience

Hosted at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC), Emami Art’s state-of-the-art gallery offers visitors a sensorial experience. Carefully lit spaces, interactive corners, and immersive installations allow each visitor to forge their own path through the show. The gallery also holds walkthroughs, discussions, and screenings throughout the duration, encouraging dialogue between artists and audiences.

For Art Lovers and Learners

Whether you’re a seasoned art connoisseur, a student, or simply curious, IMAGINARIUM 5.0 is worth a visit. It offers rare access to India’s next generation of cultural storytellers—those whose works may soon command international attention.

With free public access and a welcoming environment, the exhibition also reaffirms Emami Art’s commitment to democratizing the art space—removing barriers between creators and viewers, and allowing imagination to run free.