Superblue, the art company known for turning spaces into mind-bending experiences, just landed its first exhibition in India. And it's not just an exhibition; it's a full-blown takeover, featuring nine immersive installations that promise to make you question everything you thought you knew about art. Because apparently, that's where we are now.
Called "Second Nature," the show has set up shop at Mumbai's Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) and will be running until the distant future of January 10, 2027. So you've got time, but maybe don't dawdle.
When Art Gets a Glow-Up
Curated by Superblue cofounder Mollie Dent-Brocklehurst and Margot Mottaz, the exhibition dives headfirst into the increasingly tangled relationship between humans, tech, and the natural world. Think digital identity, real-time data, and the relentless march of time, all served up with a side of dazzling visuals.
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Start Your News DetoxIt's not Superblue's usual permanent venue setup, like their flagship in Miami. Instead, this is a collaboration, a curated deep-dive using themes and artists familiar to Superblue fans. Dent-Brocklehurst initiated the project after visiting NMACC, noting Mumbai's unique blend of ancient culture and cutting-edge tech. She wanted the show to feel accessible, not "too alien," for a new audience — which is a nice way of saying, "We want you to be amazed, not confused."
The lineup includes heavy hitters like teamLab, A.A.Murakami, Simon Heijdens, and Es Devlin. While many pieces are adaptations, Es Devlin's Screenshare (2025) was specifically reworked for NMACC. Visitors can even take a page home, which, over time, helps to dismantle the installation. Because who doesn't want to slowly deconstruct art while also making it their own souvenir?
Other highlights? teamLab's reimagining of an 18th-century painting using rhinestones (because why not?), and A.A.Murakami's New Spring (2017–ongoing), which releases mist-filled "blossoms" that burst dramatically when touched. It's like a scientific experiment, but prettier, and less likely to explode.
The Future Is Collaborative, Apparently
Getting this show off the ground was no small feat. It took a month to install, which, while shorter than Superblue's usual timelines, was the longest NMACC had ever undertaken. Some parts of a teamLab piece couldn't even be imported due to restrictions, forcing them to be sourced and rebuilt within India. Talk about making it bespoke.
The effort seems to be paying off. Dent-Brocklehurst reports over 1,000 visitors daily since opening, which, for a space of this size, is a genuine crowd. It also signals a new direction for Superblue. After launching in 2020 with grand plans for many permanent centers (and closing their temporary London space), this Mumbai partnership suggests a pivot towards collaborations. It's a smart move, allowing them to expand the audience for experiential art without the eye-watering costs of permanent real estate. Sometimes, less is more, especially when "less" means more art for more people.
