When Walls Are Worth Crores: Realty Files Magazine April 26 Issue
How Art Is Redefining India’s Luxury Real Estate Aakash Setalvad Cover Story The Rise of the Curated Residence Walk into a new luxury tower in South Mumbai, and the first thing you may notice is not the reception desk - but a striking sculpture or a dramatic installation. Developers are increasingly collaborating with artists and curators to design common spaces that feel more like cultural galleries than residential buildings. This shift is not accidental. Luxury buyers today seek homes that reflect identity, taste, and intellectual capital. A carefully selected painting or sculpture instantly elevates a space from luxurious to unforgettable. In global markets like New York and London, art-integrated real estate has existed for years. Now, the concept is rapidly gaining traction in Indian luxury markets such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. For wealthy homeowners, art serves a dual purpose: it enhances aesthetics while simultaneously functioning as an alternative investment asset. Lux...
