JAMAAT was started in January '99, and in this short span, we have hosted some splendid shows and several interesting art activities. Pravina Mecklai, the founder of the gallery, named the gallery after her father , Jhamat, as a loving tribute.

Located on the street level in the art distinct of Bombay behind the Taj Mahal Hotel, it has a contemporary design, the interplay of natural light and spots, plants, high ceilings and wooden floors create a warmth and open feel that encourages a sharing of ideas.

JAMAAT had a miraculous escape when the building of the gallery collapsed. But JAMAAT itself was intact with not a crack on the wall. All the art work was safe & secure. It has relocated to its new home as "JAMAAT in the sky. We are happy to be back in our original home since 6 January '06.

JAMAAT delights in bringing to Bombay, artists from all over the country and some from overseas. JAMAAT hosted various group and individual shows, including Laxma Goud, Samir Mondal, Gogi Saroj Pal, Sarbari Roy Chowdhury, Raja Segar from Sri Lanka and Sonja Weder from Switzerland.

JAMAAT sells works by an impressive array of artists, from the Bengal School to the Progressive Art Group, as well as young up - and - coming artists from across the country. In fact several of these artists who were discovered & made their start at JAMAAT, have gone on to win national & international awards and they are now on the regular art circuit. Their works have appreciated well over 200% in these few years.

JAMAAT provides buying assistance to a wide spectrum of buyers from corporates to individual, Indian and International. Several first - time buyers have become collectors. We also provide restoration, curatorial & valuation expertise.