HeartWorks 2026, Mumbai Edition

HeartWorks, by My Open Muse, reimagines artmaking and art acquisition as collective gestures of care, connection, and change.

HeartWorks 2026, Mumbai Edition

HeartWorks 2026, Mumbai Edition, was an art-driven philanthropic initiative held in January 2026. Founded by Falguni Sheth-Kapadia, co-founded by Rachana Darda, and co-created with Shilpa Bhagat, the live exhibition featured over 175 artworks by more than 75 artists. Proceeds from the show benefited 11 women-led NGOs focused on children’s welfare, senior care, women’s empowerment, animal protection, rural development, and environmental conservation.

Curated by Satyajit Dave and presented in partnership with IRAM Art and IF.BE, HeartWorks embodied a circle of giving, in which artists donated a portion of their creations, patrons supported causes, and NGOs amplified impact. This debut edition launched an ongoing initiative merging creative freedom with purposeful philanthropy.

HeartWorks 2026 Impact

Inspired by her father, who co-founded Sadbhav Foundation in Mumbai, Falguni carries forward his legacy through My Open Muse and its first initiative, HeartWorks, using art and social impact to create meaningful change. With nearly 30 years of experience in luxury media and brand building, she balances consulting with philanthropic initiatives.

Falguni Sheth-Kapadia
FOUNDER
My Open Muse and HeartWorks

Artist, traveller, and storyteller, Rachana merges her background in fashion and design with a love for photography and pen art. Her journey spans solo exhibitions in India and Dubai, global photography workshops, and collaborations such as Dubai Design Week. Through HeartWorks, she harnesses art to inspire and uplift communities in need.

Rachana Darda
CO-FOUNDER
HeartWorks