Early Life & Artistic Beginnings Jitish Kallat’s journey into art began in Mumbai, India, in 1974, where he was born into a family deeply rooted in cultural traditions. Growing up amidst the vibrant tapestry of Mumbai's artistic landscape profoundly influenced his formative years, exposing him to diverse influences—architecture, history, and an evolving urban environment. From a young age, Kallat demonstrated an innate fascination with visual expression, nurtured by encouragement from his family to pursue his creative inclinations. This early exposure shaped his worldview and provided the be…