23 January 2026 | IF.BE, Ballard Estate, Mumbai : The recently-concluded HeartWorks 2026 charity art exhibition saw the public unveiling of New Dawn II—the second edition of the interactive art experience by Mumbai-based duo Howareyoufeeling.studio (Doyel Joshi and Neil Ghose Balser), created in collaboration with Grammy-nominated musician Anoushka Shankar. The live installation, created with artworks by 3500+ children from various NGOs across Mumbai, drew sustained awe by the visitors on both days and was widely appreciated by all for its immersive, communal energy—reinforcing HeartWorks’ core philosophy of shared giving and collective hope.
These spontaneous
drawings interpreting “a new dawn”, came together as a collective expression of
universality—a living mural of imagination, emotion, and renewal. Each drawing
becomes part of a larger body of work that the artists are presenting globally,
contributing to a shared vision of transformation and the hope we all carry.
“Our contribution to
HeartWorks with the project of New Dawn II is inspired by artists and thinkers
who shaped how we understand participation—especially Joseph Beuys and Yoko
Ono. Beuys’ belief that ‘everyone is an artist’ and Ono’s poetic invitations
for people to complete the work through their own actions deeply resonate with
us. Their ideas have always felt close to our practice and to the way we see
creativity as a collective force.
New Dawn carries that
same spirit. It invites people—children and adults, communities across the
city—to express what a beginning feels like. A simple drawing becomes a
personal truth. Together, these drawings become a shared landscape of hope. For
us, that is powerful: the idea that art emerges not from the studio alone, but
from the many hands and hearts that choose to take part.
Working with My Open
Muse, HeartWorks, and Anoushka Shankar allows us to bring this belief into a
living, breathing form. In gathering these drawings, we honour the idea that
creativity belongs to everyone—each child or participant that draws—and that
when people imagine a new dawn together, they also imagine a new future
together.”
— Doyel Joshi & Neil Ghose Balser,
Howareyoufeeling.studio
Founded by Falguni
Sheth-Kapadia and Rachana Darda, HeartWorks 2026 was conceived as a
circle of giving—where artists contribute a part of their practice, patrons
support causes through acquisition, and NGOs amplify long-term impact. The
Mumbai edition, co-created with Shilpa Bhagat, formally opened by Genelia
Deshmukh (née D’Souza), featured artworks spanning Masters, Contemporary
Art and Photography. It marks the beginning of what is envisioned as a
sustained philanthropic platform rooted in creative expression, with more
HeartWorks editions set to travel soon to other metros across India and abroad.
The inaugural edition
saw strong engagement from patrons, artists and supporters across the city
seeing sales of 40+ artworks in a
short span of two days, with proceeds supporting 11 women-led NGOs
working across children’s welfare, senior care, women’s empowerment, animal
protection, rural development and environmental conservation.
For patrons who could
not attend in person—and for those who wish to continue supporting the
initiative—the remaining artworks from HeartWorks 2026 will continue to be
available for sale until the end of the month via the My Open Muse website.
A Vision Realised Through Collaboration
Built on Falguni
Sheth-Kapadia’s founding idea and shaped through the steady partnership of
Rachana Darda and Shilpa Bhagat, HeartWorks evolved from a personal milestone
into a collective initiative grounded in commitment, care and purpose.
“HeartWorks was born
from a dream attached to a personal milestone—for my 50th birthday, I wanted to
find a powerful way of giving back. Seeing this first edition come alive has
shown me how generous the world can be when we create with purpose. I truly
believe that when we give with an open heart, we create ripples of change that
build a stronger, more compassionate world.”
– Falguni Sheth-Kapadia, Founder, HeartWorks
“When Falguni first
shared the idea of HeartWorks with me, it felt like all my years of artistic
and community work were leading to this moment. HeartWorks is not just a
fundraiser; it’s an offering—an invitation to be part of something larger than
ourselves. I’m excited to see this grow into a tradition of joyful giving
through art.”
– Rachana Darda, Co-founder, HeartWorks
“With a background in
leadership and community upliftment, I’m proud to collaborate on this
collective effort—one rooted in empathy and real, measurable change for
women-led NGOs.”
– Shilpa Bhagat, Co-creator, HeartWorks 2026,
Mumbai Edition
About HeartWorks
HeartWorks is an
initiative under My Open Muse, a charitable platform that believes
creative expression can be a powerful force for social good. The initiative is
driven by the idea that generosity, when rooted in heart and community, can
create lasting impact.
NGOs Supported
Arpan; Araj; Annam;
Apni Shala Foundation; Akanksha Foundation; Helping Hands Foundation; Little
Planet Foundation; Raksha Foundation; Sadbhav Foundation; The Opentree
Foundation; Terre Policy Centre.
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