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Artisera

Born out of passion, Artisera is a curated destination for artistic luxury where you can discover and buy the most exquisite pieces of fine art and collectibles. Since our inception, we have helped customers in 150+ cities across the world, find special pieces for their homes and spaces.

Started in 2015 as an online-only gallery, we were pioneers in offering an immersive digital experience to our clients, at a time when galleries were traditionally physical in their presence. In 2019, we opened our first Experience Centre in Bangalore to complement our online offering with an offline presence. Over the years, the Artisera brand name has become synonymous with high quality, exceptional service and thoughtful curation. We showcase contemporary art by some of India’s most exciting artists, while also promoting traditional Indian art forms and old collectibles.

In November 2024, we took the next step in our journey by opening a 4000 square feet gallery space in the upscale neighbourhood of Indiranagar, Bangalore. This step solidifies our presence as a leading gallery for art and collectibles in Bangalore, while we continue to be known as one of India’s premier online-focused galleries. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of creating an unparalleled offline-online experience for a global community and strive to showcase the best of Indian art and culture to our patrons around the world.

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    Meet Our Founders

    VARUN BACKLIWAL
    Founder & CEO

    Varun was born into a family that pioneered the antiquity trade in India and is associated with arts and handicrafts since 100+ years. Hailing from New Delhi, Varun spent 8 years working in the family business before moving to Spain, where he got his MBA at the prestigious IESE Business School, Barcelona. After this, he worked in the Indian startup investment ecosystem, mentoring early-stage startups in the online retail space. With a strong understanding of the art and collectibles trade, as well as how online businesses function, it was only natural for Varun to combine his passions and launch Artisera. With over 20 years of professional experience, Varun’s biggest strengths are his industry knowledge, execution skills and a never-give-up attitude.

    LISA JAIN
    Co-Founder

    With a strong aesthetic sense and an eye for the minutest detail, Lisa oversees design, communication and user experience at Artisera. Born in Kolkata, she has a BSc in Industrial Economics with a First Class Honours from University of Warwick, UK. Lisa started her career at UBS Investment Bank in London, where she completed Level II of the CFA Exams. With a desire to switch career paths and create impact in her own country, she returned to India and completed her MBA at the reputed Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, after which she spent 8 years working in the education sector, essaying roles across business development, marketing and strategy for leading Indian and US organizations.

Welcome to our world of artistic luxury, and enjoy your time discovering beautiful things at Artisera.