ABOUT
Our Story
Founded in 2014, St+art India Foundation began with a simple idea: art should be part of everyday life, not limited to galleries and museums. What started with murals in Delhi’s Shahpur Jat has grown into a nationwide movement that brings artists, communities and public spaces together. Through murals, installations, festivals and community-led projects, St+art has transformed streets, neighbourhoods, transit spaces and forgotten corners across India, making contemporary art more accessible while creating new ways for people to connect with their cities.
Our Team

Arjun Bahl
Co-Founder & Festival Director

Giulia Ambrogi
Co-Founder & Chief Curator

Hanif Kureshi
Co-Founder & Artistic Director

Thanish Thomas
Co-Founder & Project Director
Co-Founders

Akmal Shaik
General Manager - Finance, Strategy & Key Accounts

Anoushka S. Rabha
Communications & Content Executive

Archna Khurana
Head of Human Resource

Ashu Khanna
Accounts and Finance -Executive

Asif Khan
Production Manager

Asif Kureshi
Head of Merchandise

Deepak Kumar
Production Associate

Dinesh Kumar
Administrative Assistant

Faraz Khan
Social Media Executive

Mangan Sah
Production Associate

Maria Talib
Project Manager

Pragyesh Parmar
Senior Art Director

Rajan Bk
Production Associate

Ritesh Sharma
Project Director

Rohan Kamble
Project Associate

Rutva Trivedi
Senior Art Director

Seturaman
Art Director

Sumeet Gupta
Production Manager

Swetha Rathaur
Finance & Accounts Manager

Vikas Nagrare
Director - Special Projects
Team Members
Partners & Supporters
Partners & Supporters
In the past decade, St+art India Foundation has transformed public spaces in over 25 cities across India, creating countless murals and art projects that resonate with communities. This journey would not have been possible without the unwavering support, guidance, and encouragement of our partners.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners who have enabled this shared vision of #ArtForAll.
Vision Partner
Asian Paints
Asian Paints has been one of our strongest pillars of support since the inception of St+art Mumbai in 2014. As one of the world’s leading paint companies, their involvement transcends material contributions. Sharing a common philosophy of making art accessible, Asian Paints has consistently championed embedding art into public spaces. Their commitment to innovation, resources, and enthusiasm continues to be a driving force in our shared mission.
Cultural Partners
Our cultural partners have brought diverse global perspectives to our projects, enabling rich cross-cultural exchanges through their unwavering support.
Goethe Institute
Polish Institute
Pro Helvetia
Embassy of Brazil
Japan Foundation
Australian High Commission
Alliance Française
Kingdom of Netherlands
Norwegian Embassy
Singapore Tourism Board
These collaborations have helped establish India as a vibrant canvas for international artistic dialogue.
Institutional Partners
Our institutional partners have played a key role in fostering innovation, education, and impact through their resources and collaboration.
Saffronart Foundation
Kyoorius
G D Goenka
Srishti School of Art & Design
Sanskriti Foundation
Google Culture Institute
FICCI FLO
Studio Lotus
These partnerships have helped bridge the gap between communities, art, and education, creating sustainable and inclusive interventions.
Festival Partners
Through collaborative festivals, we’ve brought large-scale art interventions to life, engaging communities across India.
Serendipity Arts Festival
Chennai Photo Biennale
Celebrate Bandra
Urban Design Collective
Their support has allowed us to scale the reach and impact of urban art projects.
Hospitality Partners
Our hospitality partners have provided essential support to our artists, team, and collaborators during various projects.
Social by Impresario
RAAC
Express Holidays
Their efforts have ensured smooth operations and a welcoming environment for our team and collaborators.
Infrastructure Partners
The execution of our ambitious projects wouldn’t have been possible without the crucial infrastructure support provided by our partners.
Manlift
Design Matrix
CREDAI Coimbatore
Founding Partners (MUAF)
We are deeply grateful to our founding partners for their belief in our vision for the Mumbai Urban Art Festival.
Zia Mody & Anjali Mody
Minal & Dinesh Vazirani
Vijay & Sunita Choraria
Young Patrons (MUAF)
Mirik & Dollar Gogri
Priyanka Agarwal
Avinash Goyal
Mihir Lunia
Their contributions have nurtured the future of public art through continued support.
Special Mention
A heartfelt thank you to individuals who have supported us with their time, resources, and encouragement:
Amit Syngle
Vishu Goel
Manan Choksi
Sangeeta Jindal & Tarini Jindal
Riyaaz Amlani
To all our partners and team members, thank you for being an integral part of our journey in democratising art and creating meaningful urban transformations. Together, we continue to build spaces where art and community thrive.
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Your contribution helps us create more work, foster community engagement, and make art accessible. By donating, you directly support artists, amplify cultural dialogues, and regenerate public spaces across India. Together, we can continue transforming cities and connecting communities through the power of art.
All donations to St+art are eligible for tax exemptions under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Join us in shaping vibrant, inclusive cities while enjoying the benefit of contributing to a registered non-profit initiative.