Anant Ahuja doesn’t stay in lanes; he builds his own. A graphic designer, cultural producer, and entrepreneur, his work lives at the intersection of visual culture and community.
As Managing Partner at The Irregulars Alliance, he leads with both intuition and intent, balancing business strategy with bold creative direction. He’s also one of the minds behind The Irregulars Art Fair-India’s first anti-art fair—a rebellion against the commercial white cube, built to spotlight the underground.
In 2020, his contributions earned him a place on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list. With The Irregular Times, his independent print platform, Anant continues to document emerging voices and disrupt the visual status quo, one issue at a time.
Why the C1TY?
Some shoes are just shoes. The C1TY isn’t one of them.
There’s an ease to it, a kind of quiet confidence. The earthy tones, the stripped-back silhouette, the comfort that doesn't try too hard. It slips into my everyday- seamlessly.
I’ve had a long-standing relationship with Nike. The C1TY feels like the next chapter. Familiar, but evolved.
How Do You Describe Delhi, in Your Own Words?
My relationship with Delhi is... layered. Chaotic, romantic, exhausting, magnetic.
I grew up in West Delhi, schooled in Central, and spent summers in the East with my grandparents. South Delhi only happened later as an adult. But at heart, I’m still that West Delhi kid, dodging traffic, chasing the next moment.
I love the Ridge. The way the forest wraps around the city is like an afterthought. I romanticise Delhi’s monsoon because how could you not? And then come winter, I spiral. It’s a toxic relationship. But neither of us is letting go.
What Did It Take to Get Where You Are Today?
Hard lessons. Sleepless nights. A kind of tunnel-visioned love for graphic design and the people it connects.
It’s been about showing up. Doing the work. Building something bigger than yourself. That’s always been the goal.
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