The art pieces by artist Jagannath Panda and sculptor

Riyas Komu at their booth have garnered a lot of interest amongst visitors, she says.

Crayon Art Gallery which displayed works by modernist artist like Syed Haider Raza and M F Husain, says the fair has been "unique" since the gallery witnessed an influx of a lot of foreign buyers.

"We had several new international buyers coming from the United States of America. We also got several architects and interior designers at our booth who are helping people recreate and renovate their homes. They have been recommending art to their customers.

"It is a really good sign for marketing art since many new collectors will emerge," says Amit Vadhera from the gallery.

For him, the event serves as an important platform for new buyers since they feel less intimidated than visiting an art gallery.

While asserting about the role of gallery directors at such fairs, Shireen Gandhy, owner of Mumbai- based Chemould Prescott Road gallery says, "At fairs, there is always this advantage that the gallery directors and assistants are always present in the fair to answer queries of curious viewers as well as collectors and guide them about the art works they display".

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