By: Shawn Mars

Artrevolution Art Gallery presents “Banishing’s Triumph” by Zachary Jacobson

Victory has a new canvas. Artrevolution Art Gallery will debut a fine art print of Banishing, the 6-year-old Thoroughbred who rallied to win the Group 2 Godolphin Mile on Dubai World Cup night. The work, created by artist Zachary Jacobson, will be exhibited at Art Expo NYC, Booth S110.

Trained by David Jacobson, Banishing ended a five-race losing streak with a powerful 2 1/4 length victory over local favorite Commissioner King at Meydan Racecourse. Ridden by Silvestre de Sousa, Banishing stalked the leader before surging late to claim the win. From West Virginia last summer to Dubai this spring, it marks his second major stakes score in the last year.

The print captures the decisive moment of speed, patience, and power as fine art. Visitors can view “Banishing’s Triumph” and meet with gallery founders Smruti Shirsat and Zachary Jacobson at Booth S110.

Artrevolution Art Gallery

Location: Art Expo NYC, Booth S110

Featuring: Banishing’s Triumph by Zachary Jacobson

Art Expo New York Spotlight

Artrevolution Art Gallery | Booth S110

“Banishing’s Triumph” by Zachary Jacobson

From the dirt at Meydan to the walls of Art Expo New York, Banishing’s winning moment becomes fine art. Artrevolution Art Gallery, led by founders Smruti Shirsat and Zachary Jacobson, will exhibit a limited fine art print capturing the 6-year-old Thoroughbred’s decisive victory in the Group 2 Godolphin Mile on Dubai World Cup night.

Trained by David Jacobson and ridden by Silvestre de Sousa, Banishing closed from third to defeat favorite Commissioner King by 2 1/4 lengths, ending a five-race losing streak. The win marked his second major stakes score in the past year, a journey stretching from West Virginia to Dubai.

Artist Zachary Jacobson translates that surge of power and patience into striking visual form. See Banishing’s Triumph exclusively at Booth S110.

Artrevolution at Artexpo New York 2026

Artrevolution has assembled a powerhouse lineup for Artexpo New York 2026. This blend of curation, high-fashion photography, and technical textile innovation creates a compelling narrative for collectors and media alike.

By including musicians and fashion designers alongside fine art, Artrevolution is positioned to offer one of the more immersive experiences at Artexpo. This multidisciplinary approach reflects a major trend in 2026, as collectors increasingly look for art that feels like an integrated lifestyle or event.

Leadership and Curation

Smruti Shyamkant Shirsat

Bringing 15 years of experience from major global stages like Art International Zurich and the India Art Festival, Smruti’s deep roots in the NYC scene through Dacia Gallery provide the foundation for this year’s curation.

Zachary Jacobson

Adding a multidisciplinary edge through his background in New York Fashion Week, Zachary’s dual expertise in photography and music shapes the visual storytelling of the booth.

Featured Artists

Surya Teja Aelay

Surya Teja Aelay (b. Hyderabad) is a formidable presence in the expanded field of contemporary art, a visual artist whose command spans painting, moving image, digital media, and large-scale installation. Educated at the University of Hyderabad (MFA, Painting, 2019) and Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (BFA, Painting, 2016), Aelay’s trajectory is defined not by constant, visible production, but by a highly selective, rigorous engagement with his medium. His artistic methodology is a direct negotiation between traditional medium-specific rigor and an expanded, conceptual practice, ensuring that every work is a result of essential, distilled thought.

Aelay’s early and profound immersion in film and moving image, where he is professionally adept in editing, direction, cinematic storytelling, and advanced color and sound design, served as a crucial catalyst, imbuing his entire portfolio with an unmistakable cinematic mystery and profound narrative depth. This technical mastery allows him to bypass the need for volume, focusing instead on singular, definitive statements.

U. Vijay Kumar

U. Vijay Kumar is a distinguished contemporary figurative artist from Hyderabad whose work spans more than 40 years. A graduate of the M.S. University of Baroda, his paintings are characterized by vibrant oils, mystical protagonists, and surreal symbolism that explore the “enigmatic mindscapes” of human emotion and metaphysical domains. With an established international exhibition record, he brings a rich perspective to the collective’s physical display.

Boopathy Thangavelu

Based in Coimbatore, India, Boopathy Thangavelu stands out for his fusion of weaving and technology. His portraits, including works depicting President Lincoln and the Eagle, are the kind of conversation pieces that draw crowds at Pier 36.

The Smile of War

A shattered chessboard bends into a haunting curve, part smile, part wound, part silent scream. Broken pawns stained with red thread hang between two fractured frames, suspended like lives caught between past and future.

The Smile of War reveals the uncomfortable truth that in every conflict, ordinary people fall while power remains untouched. The two threads spilling blood and wounds symbolize consequences. The broken pawns represent the human cost of decisions made far away from those who suffer their impact.

The chessboard transforms into a quiet U-shaped curve that carries a paradox. It resembles a smile, yet it also resembles a wound. A raw burst of red and black, torn apart, mirrors The Joker’s unsettling grin. In chess, kings never die. They are trapped, not killed. Systems protect power while ordinary lives become casualties, sacrificed for a strategy they never chose.

The red threads are memory, a reminder that lives are fragile. A gentle breeze can make them sway, turning the work into living space. The Smile of War is not a political accusation but a human plea. It invites the viewer to step into awareness, to choose empathy before anger, to smile before hate, and to imagine a future where humanity evolves and refuses to repeat the mistakes of the past.

Pradeepkumar Argade

Pradeepkumar Argade further expands the collective’s global reach with his established body of work. In 2022, he was honored with a Guinness World Record in Dubai for his achievements in the field of art.

Aarya Datta

Aarya Datta is a young artist from North Carolina and one of the youngest exhibitors at Art Expo NYC. Aarya met curator Smruti Shirsat through the Child Art Prodigy Foundation in Pune, India. The connection led to Aarya’s inclusion in the international exhibition at Art Expo New York, Booth S110.

Her work stands out for its maturity and emotional depth, rare for her age. Meeting Smruti in Pune became a key moment that opened doors to showcasing alongside established Indian and American artists in New York.