ABOUT
Vedica Art Studios and Gallery, established by Siddhant Khattri, is a distinguished gallery located on the picturesque shores of Madh Island, Mumbai, beside the Arabian Sea. This gallery, a beacon of commercial and curatorial experimentation, is committed to the representation of avant-garde art forms, encompassing conceptual, installation, public, and figurative art. With a visionary approach, Vedica Art Studios and Gallery aspires to dismantle the conventional barriers that fragment the global art community, fostering an inclusive and interconnected network of artists, curators, and collectors. The gallery’s mission is meticulously crafted to elevate artists from diverse cultural backgrounds,
ensuring they receive substantial global recognition and facilitating collaborative endeavors that prioritize the artist’s professional advancement.
The gallery’s roster is a testament to its global outlook, representing an eclectic and distinguished group of artists from across the United States, Canada, The Netherlands, Greece, China, Sweden, Germany, and beyond. These artists are not merely participants in the art world; they are central figures whose works have been showcased and acquired by some of the most prestigious institutions and collectors worldwide. Among these are the esteemed Stern Family in New York, renowned auction house Sotheby’s, and significant public art installations such as GoodYear in Arizona and Chinook Arc in Calgary, Alberta. What distinctly characterizes Vedica Art Studios and Gallery is its innovative approach to strategic consultancy, which meticulously supports its artists in navigating the multifaceted and often challenging terrain of the global art market. The gallery’s success is bolstered
by a sophisticated network of art consultants, dealers, advisors, and representatives, all working in concert to establish the gallery as a formidable force in the international art scene.
Vedica Art Studios and Gallery is further distinguished by its robust and far-reaching collaborations with some of the world’s most influential art advisory companies and established galleries. These notable partnerships include engagements with The Twentieth Art Advisory in New York, Bernheim Gallery in London, the esteemed curator Caterina Corni in Milan, and the internationally recognized Lisson Gallery. Through these strategic alliances, Vedica Art Studios and Gallery has successfully expanded its influence, becoming the first gallery from India to achieve such a comprehensive andndiverse representation of artists on a global scale. These collaborations underscore the gallery’s commitment to showcase groundbreaking art and redefine the very structure of the global art market through innovation and excellence.
TEAM
SIDDHANT KHATTRI
founder
Siddhant Khatri established SK art studios in 2024 following a 10-year strategy-oriented career and 6 years’ experience in running his own art studio. During his time in the art studio, he became deeply involved in establishing strong relations with people in the art world on an international level.
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Siddhant has gained extensive knowledge of the art world and utilizes his creative problem-solving techniques, sharpened by his work experience with roles encompassing sales strategy, marketing campaigns, heading operations and partnering with product innovation teams.
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Siddhant is an alumni of the prestigious Indian School of Business, with majors in Strategy & Leadership. Siddhant has organically developed a vision for the art world to assist in the growth of great artists and galleries.
PETER MALMBERG
senior strategy consultant
Peter Malmberg brings 24+ years of experience with him of working with Dallas County Conservation as a Museum Curator. He is closely connected with artists across the world, a great admirer and great supporter of their works. He has led large scale projects and is himself an artist.
Pete's art is inspired by the rural landscapes surrounding him in Iowa. After completing his M.A. American Studies from University of Wyoming in 1993, he joined Garfield Farm Museum as a Museum Operations Director. He brings in an experience of curation, operations and understanding an artist journey.
DELIA LAJEUNESSE
collector's consultant
Delia LaJeunesse is the founder and lead consultant of Subvert, from where she spearheads a vision to revolutionise the art-buying experience, making it personal, accessible, and unpretentious. Her journey in the art world commenced during her tenure as the executive director of a non-profit arts organization. It was here that she discerned a pressing need for thoughtfully curated art collections that are both accessible and affordable.
With an unpretentious approach to art collecting, Delia firmly believes that art should resonate on a personal level, forging meaningful connections with individuals and their living spaces. Rejecting the notion of art as exclusive to the elite or confined to museum walls, she champions the idea that all people should experience the profound benefits of living with art.
GEORGE RANALLI
freelance associate
George Ranalli is an American Modernist architect, industrial designer, curator, contemporary installation artist and forensic expert. Born in 1946, he resides in New York, where he earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute in 1972 and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design (1974). Additionally he studied at the New York Institute of Technology between 1967-68.
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With over 40 years of experience, Ranalli has received numerous awards, including The Pulse of the City Award for Excellence from 2016 to 2019, and the Stanford White Award (2012) from the Institute for Classical Architecture & Art, for his work on the Saratoga Avenue Community Center. In 2015 he was inducted into the American Institute of Architects, College of Fellows.
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His work has been featured in notable exhibitions at institutions such as The Denver Art Museum, Whitney Museum of American Art, and Canadian Center for Architecture, showcasing his diverse talents and contributions to the field of architecture.
KSENIA DROBYSHEVSKAYA
senior gallery consultant
Ksenia Drobyshevskaya is a marketing consultant with a rich background in the art world. She honed her expertise through roles at prestigious institutions like Christie’s auction house in Paris and various art galleries including Nicolas Silin Paris, Polka Gallery, Galerie Itinerrance, and others.
Her contributions extend to the cultural media landscape, having written for publications such as Numéro magazine, Polka magazine and Artonworld. Additionally, she offers her insights and guidance to artists, aiding them in strategic planning and business development. Through her multifaceted career, Ksenia remains a dedicated advocate for the arts, bridging the gap between creativity and commerce.
JESSICA ABBEY
art dealer
Jessica Abbey is CEO of Abbey International Enterprises, a Public Relations Fim based in Miami and New York that focuses on the promotion and recognition of culture through the arts.
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The platform supports both blooming and established talents in the industry with the ultimate goal of connecting them to international galleries, art events & renowned fairs.
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Abbey International Enterprises contributes to the exposure of a variety of cultures but primarily focuses on Latin American art recognition.
CECILIA FEDERICI
sales consultant
Cecilia Federici is an Art Historian and Sales Consultant with Vedica Art Studios and Gallery, based in Rome, Italy. She is dedicated to the pursuit of art, beauty and wonder.
Her academic research at La Sapienza Università di Roma focuses on discovering the iconographies of madness during Mediaeval times, specifically in the Islamic world and the Byzantine Empire. She has conducted her research on New York’s vibrant art scene during the 70’s as an intern at Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Cecilia explored artifacts from the Norman Fisher’s Collection.
She recently curated a contemporary art exhibition: “Pablo Picasso: 1973-2023” at Baccaro Art Gallery, a hub for contemporary art in the heart of the Amalfi Coast. The exhibition features a set of 39 lino prints by Andalusian artist Pablo Picasso mostly made between 1959 and 1963.
She is currently working on her next curatorial project in Timisoara, where she will be curating Triade Foundation's sculpture garden.
Caterina Corni
curator
Caterina Corni has a master's degree in Art History and Criticism from the UniversitaÌ€ Statale di Milano, she also attended Université d'été, Centre Pompidou - Bibliothèque Kandinsky, Paris. She began her career by cooperating with artists as well as galleries. At the same time, she worked as curator, and organized temporary exhibitions in Europe, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh and in India. Since 2004, her interests have turned in particular to modern and contemporary Indian art and to the study of the relationships and interactions between Western and Oriental art. She has edited the catalogues for several monographs and collective exhibitions. Caterina Corni is an Associate Professor of Art History at Symbiosis University, Pune and she is also a Member of Assemblea degli Afferenti of the Centre for Cultural Heritage Studies, UniversitaÌ€ dell'Insubria.