Culture and Values
MAP’s mission is to take art and culture to the heart of the community, making it accessible to diverse audiences, and to create a museum-going culture that encourages people to experience art and heritage in new ways.
The Museum
Set to open physically in 2021, MAP’s state-of-the-art facility is situated in the heart of the city of Bengaluru, India.
It is located on Kasturba Road, within an easy walking-distance of Cubbon Park, MG Road and Vidhana Soudha metro stations. The architectural framework of the museum will echo functionality and a sense of openness. Divided into five-storeys, the museum will include art galleries, an auditorium, an art and research library, an education centre, a specialised research and conservation facility, as well as a terrace cafe.
Focus on Accessibility
Designed by leading Indian architect, Soumitro Ghosh, the building will also feature a strong focus on accessibility, to support visitors with special needs and disabilities. Known particularly for his transformation of the Bangalore Central Jail into Freedom Park, Ghosh has been involved in the designing process of several landmark institutions in the city, such as the Max Mueller Bhavan of Goethe Institut and the Bethel Baptist Church. The designing and execution was carried out under the close guidance of the MAP Architectural Committee, led by Rahul Mehrotra of RMA Architects, and with Mahrukh Tarapore and the late Martand Singh as its core members.
History of the Collection
As one of India’s most prominent collectors, Abhishek Poddar has acquired an extensive collection of Indian art, photography and textiles over the past three decades, which forms the nucleus of MAP’s collection.
Conservation
A state-of-the-art conservation lab, set up with the support of Tata Trusts in 2019, occupies a significant place in the MAP’s five-storey building. While conserving our collection, we hope to also provide expertise to enrich the field of restoration in India.
Meet the team
MAP is governed and advised by members from a range of backgrounds and expertise. Meet the team members who are all enthusiastic about the museum’s vision of taking art to the heart of the community.
Become a Member
MAP memberships give you access to the full museum experience at home! Explore all online exhibitions, events, workshops for children and adults, and more.
Loans
The active loans programme at MAP enables the objects in the collection to be accessible to several cultural institutions around the world, and helps in building stronger networks within a global art community.
Join Us
At MAP, we welcome creativity, excellence and different perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds. Join the organisation that is set to change the way museums are viewed in India!
Internships
MAP’s internship programmes provide the opportunity to learn about the operations of a nonprofit art institution, and offer experiences in working with rare and diverse artworks.
Governance
MAP is a not-for-profit institution that currently receives no governmental funding and is a unit and major project of the Art & Photography Foundation.