About Us
Founded by Prerna SM Jain, APRE Art House commenced its journey in 2016, formalizing its presence by 2022. Situated in Colaba, the gallery has established a distinguished global footprint, with exhibitions held in cultural epicenters such as New York, New Delhi, and Mumbai. At the heart of its ethos lies a steadfast commitment to showing art that resonates with audiences both immediately and enduringly.
Spanning an expansive 10,000 square feet, the Gallery's Artist Residency Programme (MAIR) is situated in the heart of Mumbai. It embodies a nurturing space, fostering the growth and evolution of artists. This residency program serves as a testament to the gallery's unwavering dedication to the cultivation of artistic talent and innovation.
The Gallery's inaugural exhibition in Colaba, "Shadow Lands," integrated theatre, studio visits, film screenings, slam poetry, walkthroughs, and in-depth discussions. Subsequent exhibitions have been accompanied with educational engagements and experimental programs, nurturing a passion for contemporary art.
Beyond its vibrant exhibition schedule, APRE Art House is committed to fostering robust networks and cementing stakeholder relationships within the arts sector. By addressing critical needs and contextualizing socio-cultural dynamics, the gallery strives to integrate seamlessly into the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary art, providing stability and continuity amidst transformation.
With a steadfast dedication to promoting a pluralistic arts culture through physical and virtual showcases, as well as ongoing public programming, APRE Art House extends its support to artists through a comprehensive array of initiatives, including residency programs, mentorships, legal guidance, and international representation.
In the dynamic terrain of contemporary art, APRE Art House offers stability, welcoming both seasoned collectors and newcomers a trusted space to explore, learn, and engage. We warmly invite all to join us on our journey as we continue to push the boundaries of contemporary art and redefine the contours of the art world.
About the Founder: Prerna SM Jain
Prerna SM Jain is the Gallery Director of APRE Art House, Colaba. She earned her Masters in Modern & Contemporary Art Market and Its History from Christie's Education, New York and her Bachelors from Rachana Sansad, Mumbai, in Fine Arts.
She has worked at numerous institutions and galleries including Christie's Auction House in New York. She has trained under Ted Seth Jacobs in Vihiers, France, and in New York at the Florence Academy of Art, National Academy, New School and the Art Students League of New York.
Jain was an art critic, contributing to leading newspapers and art news platforms, including The Daily Star, New York Artnews, and Kashmir Reader, among others.
Jain remains steadfast in her commitment to continuous learning with numerous courses like Art Storage, Transport & Handling from NODE Institute.
Jain also serves as the Program Director for Mumbai Artists in Residence (MAIR). She believes in the importance of giving back and has been engaging in educational initiatives, including lectures at institutes like Sir JJ School of Arts; MIT (Architecture), Pune; MIT (Fine Arts), Pune; Somaiya School of Design, and Flames University (Fine Arts).
Veronique Chagnon Burke (Advisor)
Independent Scholar, Co-Founder of WADDA [Women Art Dealers Digital Archives]
Throughout her career, Véronique Chagnon-Burke has taught a wide range of subjects in art market studies and art history at Queens College, Parsons School of Design, and Hunter College, among other institutions. Her museum and research positions have included work at the Museum of Modern Art and the College Art Association, and she has also worked at the Hôtel Drouot in Paris. From 2002 to 2021, she was the Director of Christie’s Education in New York, where she taught the history of the art market and art history, more specifically classes on French art and on women artists.
A specialist in the history of nineteenth century French landscape painting, her fields of expertise also include nineteenth century art criticism and the art market and the role of women in the art world. She received her Ph.D. from The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, her M.A. from the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University, and her Licence from the Université Paris-Sorbonne. She is also a graduate of the Ecole du Louvre in museum studies.
She has been focusing on organizing academic conferences which bring together art history and art market studies, such as Celebrating Female Agency in the Art in June 2018, and Women Art Dealers 1940-1990 in May 2019. Her current collaborative project is the Women Art Dealers Digital Archive (WADDA), a digital platform that maps the role women art dealers played in the institutionalization of modern and contemporary art.
Since leaving Christie’s Education, Véronique has gone back to academic research and writing, as well as curating contemporary art exhibitions [In the Flesh, https://www.emergeconverge.com/exhibitions/in-the-flesh, 2023]. In January 2024, she curated She.Her.Hers, an exhibition of ten women artists for the Cultural Council for Palm Beach Countyhttps://www.palmbeachculture.com/council-events/council-gallery-exhibitions/she/. She continues teaching and collaborating with Adventures in Art as the lead scholar.
In September 2022, she was elected co-chair of The International Art Market Studies Association [TIAMSA]. She a section editor for the Art Market Dictionary [BAM, Bloomsbury Art Market], an online tool published by Bloomsbury Press in London in 2023.
Yamini Telkar (Advisor)
An Indian art specialist who is the curator Bangalore International airport’s art Progamme, previously she has curated exhibitions and written on art and artists. Yamini has a unique work trajectory having worked in the art industry in auction houses and private galleries as well as institutions and academia for over 30 years. She is an expert in Modern and Contemporary Art and Folk Art Practice in India. Yamini is well versed in art history and her is passionate about making it accessible to a wider audience and is the co-founder of ArtKyk, to achieve this objective. She has a strong understanding of collections management and advises on building collections.
Yamini has a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) focused in Art and Aesthetics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, M A in Ancient Culture, St. Xaviers College, Mumbai and BFA, Sir. J. J. School of Art, Mumbai.