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Bengaluru: Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) and the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) have joined hands to transform Terminal 2 (T2) into a vibrant cultural hub that will provide passengers with an immersive experience of South Asian art and heritage throughout their journey.

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Bengaluru Airport T2

Terminal 2 (T2), already known for its rich artistic collection featuring over 210 curated works by more than 60 artists, is now enhancing its cultural presence with interactive digital installations. At the domestic terminal, travelers can explore MAP’s Gallery on Demand, a digital art archive showcasing masterpieces by renowned artists like Jamini Roy, Jangarh Singh Shyam, Jyoti Bhatt, Suresh Punjabi, and LN Tallur. The platform also offers engaging stories centered on Bollywood and short films that provide intimate insights into the lives of these artists.

Interactive puzzles inspired by iconic artworks such as Universe by SH Raza and The Lotus Sellers by NS Bendre make art appreciation fun and engaging. Additionally, a digital lamp-lighting experience offers travelers a meaningful moment of reflection. The Cumulus system lets passengers explore MAP’s digitised collection in detail, with features like search, zoom, and personalized curation.

KIA And The Museum Of Art & Photography Collaboration 

At the international terminal, the collaboration is showcased through the exhibition ‘Bhuri Bai: My Life as an Artist,’ highlighting the life and works of Padma Shri Bhuri Bai. Commissioned by MAP, the exhibit features autobiographical pieces, early works from the 1980s, and large-scale recent creations, offering a powerful narrative of her journey as a contemporary artist.

Hari Marar, MD and CEO of Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), said: "Our collaboration with MAP aims to transform T2 into a vibrant hub of discovery and engagement. By bringing art into the passenger journey in such an accessible and interactive way, we hope to offer travellers moments of pause, inspiration, and reflection."

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Abhishek Poddar, founder of MAP, emphasized that the partnership reflects the museum’s commitment to the transformative power of art. "With this unique partnership with BIAL, MAP hopes to take art appreciation and awareness to a wider audience, thereby creating a new wave of interest and engagement in South Asian art and culture," he said.