The much-anticipated 2025 edition of the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival is set to take place from 30th January to 3rd February at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur. Known for being the world’s grandest celebration of books & ideas, the festival will be a dynamic platform for creative expression. Like each year, art will be one of the highlights of the Jaipur Literature Festival.

The Economics of Art: Policy, Innovation, and Inclusion will bring together an illustrious panel, including H.E. Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of State; Scott McDonald, CEO, British Council; Gary Tinterow, Director, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; and Max Hollein, CEO, Metropolitan Museum of Art; in conversation with Festival Producer and Managing Director, Teamwork Arts, Sanjoy K. Roy. The session will examine how government initiatives, funding, and public-private partnerships can shape sustainable creative economies, with insights from global leaders on fostering cultural innovation, public diplomacy, and preservation, particularly in India.

In The Ajanta Caves: Ancient Buddhist Painting, renowned art historian Benoy K. Behl will discuss the murals of the Ajanta Caves in conversation with Festival Co-Director William Dalrymple, revealing their global influence and historical significance. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Benjamin Moser will take audiences on a journey into Dutch art and culture in two compelling discussions: The Upside-Down World: Meetings with the Dutch Masters will have him in conversation with art historian Gary Tinterow.

The festival will host two First Edition book launches on art. The launch of Devi and Her Avataras will have Alka Pande, Bulbul Sharma, and Vayu Naidu in conversation with Malashri Lal, exploring the feminine as a powerful creative force in Indian mythology and art.

The Ojas Art Award segment will celebrate two books: Hymns of Medhini by acclaimed graphic novelist and artist Abhishek Singh, and Another Master: Ram Singh Urveti, which highlights the extraordinary artistic journey of Gond artist Ram Singh Urveti. The festival will feature an installation by Artist Veer Munshi, showcasing themes of resilience, healing, and identity alongside acclaimed photographer Vicky Roy’s documentation of stories of strength and perseverance.

Anubhav Nath, Art Advisor, Jaipur Literature Festival, expressed: “The Jaipur Literature Festival has always celebrated the intersection of art, literature, and ideas. This year, we are thrilled to present a range of visual experiences that amplify the voices of indigenous artists while celebrating artistic innovation.”

Reflecting on the festival’s legacy, Sanjoy Roy stated: “The Jaipur Literature Festival has always been a wellspring of creative expression, offering a canvas for diverse art forms and artists from across India.”