The Art Deco Alive! festival is taking place in Mumbai from November 6th to 25th, 2025

The Art Deco Alive! festival is a landmark twin-city celebration marking 100 years of Art Deco design, taking place in Mumbai from November 6th to 25th, 2025, following its Miami edition in October.

Festival Highlights:
- Ocean Drive to Marine Drive Exhibition: A centenary showcase titled “Mapping a Century of Deco | Miami Beach–Mumbai (1925–2025)” explores the shared architectural legacy of the two cities, featuring rare artefacts, archival photos, and oral histories.

- Public Programs Across Mumbai:
- Expert talks and guided walks through Art Deco neighborhoods
- Music and design workshops for all ages
- Retro food-and-drink pop-ups
- Fashion, furniture, and jewelry showcases
- A neighborhood celebration centered around Churchgate

Symposium & Cultural Dialogue:
A day-long symposium will bring together voices from architecture, policy, academia, and the arts to discuss heritage advocacy and the creative economy in a modern India.

Key Collaborators:
- Founders: Smiti Kanodia (Mumbai), Salma Merchant Rahmathulla, and Gayatri Hingorani Dewan (Miami)
- Partners: Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, The Taj Mahal Palace, Phillips Antiques, Kamdar Furniture, Gaylord Restaurant, The Ambassador Hotel, and Eros Theatre

Global Significance:
This festival commemorates the 1925 Paris design exposition that gave Art Deco its name, and highlights the architectural kinship between Mumbai’s UNESCO-listed Deco ensembles and Miami’s South Beach masterpieces.

It’s more than a design celebration—it’s a call to reimagine cities where heritage and progress thrive together.