Established in 2024 by founding directors Arjun Butani and Arjun Sawhney, Pristine Contemporary is a New Delhi-based art gallery committed to fostering innovative and critical practices within contemporary art.

Our Story

With a curatorial vision that spans South Asia, Central Asia, Europe, and beyond, the gallery serves as a platform for both emerging and established artists, facilitating meaningful engagement across geographical and cultural boundaries.

The gallery represents a carefully selected roster of 11 international artists, including Varad Bang, Khadija Akhtar, Sivasubramaniam Kajendran, Saskia Pintelon, and Feroza Hakeem. In addition to its core programme, Pristine Contemporary collaborates with renowned figures in the global art community, such as Kumari Nahappan (Singapore), Conor McCreedy (based between Cape Town and Zurich), and Saskia Pintelon (Sri Lanka), presenting their work to Indian audiences, often for the first time.

As a cultural catalyst, Pristine Contemporary is uniquely positioned to introduce global talent to Indian audiences for the first time, while nurturing the careers of the region’s most promising emerging artists. Beyond commercial representation, the gallery maintains a philanthropic impulse—actively contributing to the enrichment of the arts ecosystem through community engagement, curatorial mentorship, and professional partnerships. In its brief yet impactful existence, Pristine Contemporary has already begun to redefine the parameters of what it means to be a contemporary gallery in the Global South, positioning itself as a critical nexus for artistic innovation and sustained critical engagement. The Directors are dedicated to the cultivation of artistic excellence, the development of emerging talent, and the promotion of cross-cultural exchange.

Through a rigorous exhibition programme, public initiatives, and collaborative partnerships, the gallery seeks to contribute substantively to the contemporary art discourse while supporting the broader artistic ecosystem both locally and internationally.

Meet Our Founders

Arjun Sawhney

Arjun Sawhney

Arjun Butani

Arjun Butani