Sassoon Dock Art Project

The Sassoon Dock Art Project is an art exhibition housed in converted warehouse and dock buildings in South Mumbai, displaying works focused on maritime themes and local life. The spaces feature murals, installations, and photographs created by both international and Indian artists throughout the renovated dock structures.

The dock was built in 1875 as western India's first commercial wet dock and served as a major center for cotton trade and shipping for generations. Its transformation into an art space represents a shift from industrial commerce to contemporary cultural expression.

The exhibition features large murals and photographs of Koli fishermen and their families, preserving the traditions and stories of Mumbai's fishing communities. These works keep their ways of life visible in the city's cultural landscape.

Located near Cuffe Parade, the site is easily walkable with works spread across different sections of the former dock buildings. Plan enough time to explore all exhibition areas and observe the details of the large-scale artworks throughout the space.

An installation called Plastic Ocean uses recovered marine waste to show environmental problems affecting Mumbai's coastal waters. This work connects artistic expression directly to the real ecological challenges the city faces.