‘Metamorphosis Edition 2’ Opened to Strong Response from Delhi’s Art Lovers

New Delhi: “METAMORPHOSIS Edition 2,” a contemporary group art exhibition presented by Luna Arts, was inaugurated on the evening of March 28 at the Lokayata Art Gallery in New Delhi and has been drawing a good crowd, with art lovers showing strong interest in its mix of paintings, sculptures and live classical music.

Conceived as a showcase of surrealistic contemporary visual art, the four-day exhibition brought together works by 22 artists from across India and offered visitors a visual and soulful journey that encouraged them to view both the objective and subjective world differently.

The exhibition also marked Luna Arts’ 20th group art exhibition in the National Capital, underlining the growing presence of the Noida-based registered art venture in the cultural landscape of the National Capital Region. Luna Arts has been known for organising art and photography exhibitions across the NCR.

The opening ceremony was graced by the chief guest, Dr Kiran Walia, a senior politician, member of the Indian National Congress, former professor of Political Science at Delhi University, and former minister for Women and Child Development, Social Welfare, and Languages in the Sheila Dikshit government.

In her address, Dr Walia said that although she was not an artist, she very d well knew how to appreciate art as well as the artists. She said she was truly impressed by the artworks in this exhibition, and she had the utmost respect for the artists for pursuing their passion so fervently. And the passion was generally not gained but remained in the artists naturally, she added.

Among the distinguished special guests present were Major General Anukul Chandra (Retd.), eminent art director and art critic Qazi Raghib, and celebrated visual artist Ajay Samir.

While complimenting the organisers, artist & entrepreneur Smita Biswas and her brother Tushar, Major General Chandra said that he was a regular visitor to the duo’s art exhibitions and had seen them progress and improve every time.  “It was because of Smita Biswas and Tushar that he transformed from knowing the art of war to the art of brush, as I don’t have an art background,” he added.

One of the key highlights of the inaugural evening was a live Indian classical music performance by internationally known musicians Amir Khan on the Sarangi and Shabaz Khan on the Tabla. Amir Khan, who belongs to a family of legendary musicians of the Moradabad Gharana and represents the seventh generation of Sarangi players, added a rich musical dimension to the evening. An ‘A’ graded artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, he has performed widely at music festivals in India, the United States, Europe, Australia and Russia.

The exhibition featured a diverse roster of participating artists, including Shalini Sharma, Sunanda Mitra, Sohini Banerjee, Seema Bhargava, Tanuja Munakala, Naila Praveen, Asha Shetty, Drishyaa Duggal, Jyotsna Sharma, Rishita Kanchamreddy, Kanav Garg, Reshu Tyagi, Ragini Bhatia, Jay Gohil, Kalon Celeste, Abhirup Bhattacharjee, Sajal Srivastava, Avdhesh Kumar, Donindra Yengkhom, Shabnam Mehra, Surendra Kumar and Tanishq Pratap Singh.

The inaugural evening reflected the exhibition’s immersive and multi-layered character, with visitors spending time before the canvases and sculptures and engaging closely with the visual language of the works on display. The combination of contemporary surreal expression and live classical music appeared to resonate strongly with the audience, helping the exhibition attract a steady and appreciative turnout.

Event at a glance:

• Event: Contemporary Group Art Exhibition

• Title: METAMORPHOSIS Edition 2

• Presented by: Luna Arts

• Dates: March 28–31, 2026

• Venue: Lokayata Art Gallery, New Delhi

• Format: 4-day group exhibition of paintings and sculptures

• Theme: Surrealistic contemporary visual art

• Featuring: 22 artists from across india

• Milestone: Luna Arts’ 20th group art exhibition in the National Capital

Luna Arts said the exhibition had been conceived as a space where contemporary imagination, emotional depth and artistic interpretation came together in a way that connected with a wide audience. Judging by the response since the opening, “METAMORPHOSIS Edition 2” had already succeeded in creating that atmosphere and was continuing to attract art enthusiasts as well as members of the general public.

The exhibition was scheduled to continue until March 31, offering Delhi’s art community and visitors an opportunity to experience a thoughtfully curated, evocative contemporary art show.