New Delhi, January 2026 : Building upon a mutual commitment to
championing the finest curation of international and Indian art and
design, The Chanakya and Imagine Art and Design Fair presented The
Chanakya Imagine Atelier 2026 as a private, two-day art and design
experience. Hosted within one of the capital’s most distinguished luxury
destinations, The Chanakya Imagine Atelier took place on 21st and 22nd
January 2026, offering an intimate yet impactful showcase that seamlessly
brought together fine art, global design and luxury lifestyle in an atmosphere
defined by elegance, exclusivity and cultural refinement. Adding to the
festivities, presenting partner Heritance Aarah, Maldives, offered guests the opportunity to participate
in a curated raffle, through which one lucky guest will be invited for a 2-night,
3-day stay to experience Heritance Aarah and its generous luxury
all-inclusive offering.
Founded by Aditi
Kapoor and Ruchi Sibal, the Imagine Art and Design Fair was
established to redefine how audiences engaged with creativity by creating
inclusive yet carefully curated environments that encouraged dialogue,
discovery and meaningful engagement. Partnering with The Chanakya, home
to 30+ international luxury brands including global icons in home and
design, The Chanakya Imagine Atelier 2026 explored a more intimate yet elevated
format of this vision, designed specifically for collectors, patrons and
design-forward audiences.
The Chanakya Imagine Atelier saw the ground floor, including Delhi hotspot Café C, transformed for two days into a gallery-style environment that allowed art and design to be experienced in a calm, immersive and conversational atmosphere. The setting reflected a shared focus on nuance, craftsmanship and thoughtful presentation.
This inaugural edition brought
together a curated selection of contemporary art galleries including Art
Magnum, Easel Stories, The Lexicon Art, Vision Art, Studio Paradise
Contemporary, and Art & You. Their presentations were thoughtfully
paired with the world’s leading luxury design and home brands such as Baccarat,
Jay Strongwater, L’Objet, Lladro, Villeroy & Boch, Merci, Shivan &
Narresh Homes, Janavi Home and Ravissant. Together, these pairings
created cohesive displays that explored different forms of artistic expression
and the intersection of fine art, design, craftsmanship and contemporary
living.
Across both days, The Chanakya
Imagine Atelier featured curated daytime engagements and workshops led by
India’s leading experts in interior design and architecture for luxury home and
design brands such as Baccarat, Jay Strongwater, L’Objet, Lladro and more,
reinforcing active participation and dialogue as central to experiencing art
and design. By night, the space featured high-octane entertainment alongside
avant-garde gourmet delights and drinks, further elevating the experience.
The experience was supported by a
distinguished lineup of partners, with Heritance Aarah, Maldives as the Presenting Partner, Evian
as the Hydration Partner, The Balvenie Single Malt
as Celebration Partner, Sepoy & Co as the Refreshment
Partner, and Bili Hu as the Coffee Partner, adding
layers of global luxury and thoughtful indulgence to the Atelier.
Speaking about the vision behind
the Atelier, Ms. Pushpa Bector, Senior Executive Director &
Business Head - DLF Retail added, “Luxury today is about
meaningful, culturally resonant experiences. At The Chanakya, we create
environments where luxury is experienced through thoughtful curation,
storytelling and innovation, highlighting the best in global luxury.”
Echoing this sentiment, Mr. Saurabh
Bharara, Vice President & Head DLF Luxury Malls, shared, “The
Chanakya Imagine Atelier was a natural extension of our commitment to creating
experience-led luxury spaces. Through an intimate, gallery-style format, we
were able to present the best of global luxury design brands and art in a way
that feels personal, immersive and aligned with the evolving expectations of
today’s luxury audiences.”
Speaking about the Atelier,
founders Aditi Kapoor and Ruchi Sibal shared,
“Imagine has always been about creating platforms that feel thoughtful,
immersive and inclusive. With The Chanakya Imagine Atelier, we wanted to
explore a more intimate format–one that allows art, design and conversation to
come together in a refined, personal setting.”
With The Chanakya Imagine
Atelier, The Chanakya and Imagine Art and Design Fair
continued to evolve a shared commitment to presenting the finest curation of
global art and design, through curated collaborations, considered environments
and meaningful cultural exchange.