Art Belongs to the People
The old way of showing art — distant, curated by gatekeepers, tucked behind gallery walls — just doesn’t make sense anymore. People want more than hyoe and marketing. They want to experience the art. They want to meet the artist. They want the conversation, the connection, the story behind the work — from the person who made it.
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That’s what I’ve always done. From the very beginning, I took my art to places where people actually live their lives — into garages, butchers, funeral parlours, shopping centres, hospitals, football clubs, people’s homes. Anywhere that would have me. Because art should be seen, felt, and shared in real spaces, not just in institutions. Now, the world is catching up. The future of art isn’t about being seen in the “right” place — it’s about being felt in the right way. Whether it’s through a private viewing, a projection on a palace, or a virtual world built with AI, every experience I create is designed to put people first.
No middlemen. No barriers. Just real-life presence, shared values, and the power of creativity to bring us together.
And here are the ways I currently showcase my work — and how I intend to keep evolving it. Each one is rooted in real connection, designed to meet people where they are, and created to keep the art alive, relevant, and human.
1. One-to-One Private in Person Viewings
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From my very first experience of sharing my art, I understood the power of creating a moment in time — a moment that’s simple, honest, and free from noise. In these one-to-one settings, something real happens. It’s not about pressure or expectation. It’s about presence. The artist and the viewer come together in a peaceful space, where anything is possible.
This is my favourite way to share art. It’s where you get to know the work, and the work gets to know you. We stand together with the piece — on an easel, nothing complicated — and the connection becomes real. These are moments where people open up, where feedback flows, where deep conversations happen, and where lives genuinely change.
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It’s humble, it’s safe, and it’s powerful. Some of the most important transformations I’ve witnessed have come from these quiet, focused encounters. One piece of art, one moment, and everything begins to shift.
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2. Public Exhibitions &
Commercial Events
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Over the past 15 years, I’ve taken part in almost 500 public exhibitions — both large-scale and intimate shows, in all kinds of venues. It’s something I’ll always love doing. These exhibitions are a way of meeting people where they are, whether it’s part of an existing event or a curated space that invites a new kind of energy.
Sometimes the work I show is themed around the event, sometimes not. But the focus is always the same — to give people a different kind of experience, something they don’t usually expect. I’ve brought art to charity balls, dinners, cultural events, private parties — anywhere there’s an audience that might connect with creativity.
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For me, it’s about taking art out of the traditional gallery setting and placing it directly into the public space. It’s important to remove the sense that art only belongs in certain places. Art belongs with people — all people. Myself and my team are always there to share the stories behind the work, answer questions, and open up real conversations. These moments often lead to deep connections, new ideas, and unexpected inspiration — both for me and for the people who come.
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3. Projection-Based Art Presentations
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A lot of my work is created digitally, which means I can bring it to life in ways that go beyond the frame. Over the years, I’ve developed animated artworks, motion graphics, and visual presentations that have been projected at art festivals, fashion runways, yoga gatherings, and even across palaces in South Asia.
When the work is projected, it takes on a new form. It feels bigger, bolder — almost alive. Depending on where it’s shown, the projection can completely transform the space. We might project onto flat walls, or use 3D mapping to wrap the art around buildings, making it feel like the piece is actually part of the structure — moving with it, shaped by it. It’s immersive, it’s playful, and it gives the artwork another layer of meaning.
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These presentations can be themed with music and built to match the mood of any event or space. Whether it’s projected indoors, outdoors, or on a screen, it turns art into something you don’t just look at — you experience it. And because my work is so detailed, it often reveals more when it’s scaled up and moving. You can really step into it and feel the energy behind it.
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4. Augmented & Virtual Art Experiences
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Back in 2020, during lockdown, I wasn’t able to open my studio or sell work in person. So I started experimenting with augmented reality as a way to let people see my art wherever they were. I created an app that allowed users to place the artwork into their own spaces using their phone camera — getting closer, exploring the details, and experiencing the piece virtually.
The tech at the time was limited, but it opened my eyes to what’s possible. I’m not someone who wants art to become just another thing you scroll through — we already spend too much time on screens. But I do believe there are creative, meaningful ways to use technology to bring art to more people.
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Right now, I’m developing an augmented and virtual curation experience. You’ll be able to join a live walkthrough of a curated space — whether you’re in London, Manchester, or anywhere else — using a phone, tablet, or computer. Myself and my team will be present, guiding the journey, and you’ll be able to interact with the artwork in real time.
It’s more than just looking — you’ll be able to access descriptions, meanings, layers of insight, and feel part of something immersive, even from afar. It’s an exciting new way to connect with art, and I’m looking forward to sharing it with others very soon.
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5. Immersive Art Environments
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In 2022, during our gallery exhibitions in Soho, I began developing an immersive AI-generated art experience inspired by a conversation with the team behind the Outernet — the massive virtual screen space on Oxford Street in London. That meeting opened up new ideas about the future of immersive storytelling and digital galleries, and since then, I’ve been exploring how my art can evolve within these new spaces.
We’re now seeing immersive, digital-first galleries launching all over the world — places where storytelling, animation, AI, and interactive design come together to create full-bodied experiences. I’ve been developing projects like Maya, Liberation Street, and Made in England — all of which use visual art, AI, character design, sound, and narrative to create deeply emotional, human stories.
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These aren’t just digital projections, they’re fully interactive worlds. You can move through different realms, engage with characters, shift the mood, and even become part of the story. You don’t just view the art, you live in it.
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We’re collaborating with production teams in India and Los Angeles to create AI-driven virtual spaces designed to evoke real emotional resonance. Our first immersive experience launches in 2026, marking the beginning of an entirely new way to engage with creativity.
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6. Talks, Presentations & Q&As
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From the early days of showing my work in local businesses, sometimes to just a few people to presenting at venues like the Southbank Theatre London in front of thousands, I’ve always seen my art as something that invites dialogue. Over the years, I’ve realised how powerful it can be to speak about creativity openly, to answer questions honestly, and to offer insight into the full journey behind each piece.
Now via 101 curation, I offer a range of talks and presentations — sometimes with my team, sometimes just myself — where we explore everything from my personal story to how our creative projects come to life.
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Art Talks & Presentations – Where I speak about my life, my art, and the way I see the world. Sometimes this is paired with a live art display, where we walk people through the meaning, process, and impact behind the work.
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Workshops – Focused, practical sessions where we break down how a creative idea becomes a real-world project. From writing and storyboarding, to design, pitching, and production — we show the full 360 process behind what we do.
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Live Q&As – Simple, open conversations where people ask questions and I answer them in real time.
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Live Podcast Sessions – We sit down with someone from the audience and record a 20–30 minute podcast, live.
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Book Talks – These are based on my upcoming book 101 Ways to See Life as Art. In them, I share perspectives on creativity, culture and perception.
These events are designed for people who want more than just to view the art. They’re for those who want to understand it, question it, and maybe even be inspired to make something of their own. We keep it open, honest, and real — always grounded in creativity, conversation, and connection.
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7. The Art of Taste Fine Dining Experience
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Over the last four years, I’ve hosted regular private dining events at my farmhouse gallery in Manchester. Each event brought together eight original artworks and eight carefully crafted dishes — each one created to reflect the mood, meaning, and emotion of the artwork it was paired with. Working closely with a master chef, we designed every element of the food — from taste to texture to presentation — to tell the story behind the piece.
These events became a weekly tradition, attracting guests from all walks of life — entrepreneurs, athletes, creatives, and friends. The experience was intimate, thoughtful, and sensory. People didn’t just see the art — they tasted it, felt it, remembered it.
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Now, The Art of Taste is becoming a formal offering — a curated sensory experience where the visual and the culinary come together to create a new way of connecting with art. It’s still personal, still handcrafted — but now available as part of the full 101 Curation journey.
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101 CURATION
the ultimate way to experience art in your world
Jai has unearthed a new way for the world to experience his art
— 101 Curation.
It’s more than an exhibition; it’s a deeply personal, multi-sensory journey that meets people where they are in their homes, businesess, and at secret venues, and invites them into a new paradigm of creative awareness. 101 Curation changes how you see art, how you see yourself, your space, and your sense of beauty in the world.
