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Art Deco Alive! Celebrates 100 Years of Iconic Design Across Miami and Mumbai
14 Nov
Summary
- Art Deco Alive! festival links Miami and Mumbai to revive global design movement
- Inaugural Mumbai edition inaugurated by government officials and museum directors
- Festival features exhibitions, heritage tours, and showcases of Deco-inspired fashion and art
In November 2025, the Art Deco Alive! festival is marking a century of the timeless Art Deco architectural and design style. The first-of-its-kind twin-city event, linking Miami and Mumbai, has brought new life to the global Deco movement.
The festival, founded by Mumbai-based entrepreneur Smiti Kanodia and Miami-based co-founders Salma Merchant Rahmathulla and Gayatri Hingorani Dewan, aims to foster a global conversation around identity, memory, and design. The Mumbai edition, inaugurated last week by government officials and museum directors, is now underway, inviting the city to rediscover its rich Deco legacy.
As the cities underwent gentrification, the festival's organizers noticed that the true value of a city lies in the spaces that carry soul, culture, and history. Art Deco Alive! is now reanimating Deco's spirit for a new era, with events like a jazz evening, fashion and jewelry showcases, and guided heritage tours that reveal the architectural gems and stories of these historic neighborhoods.
