Guided Walks
Curated tours provide a closer look at exhibitions, guiding attendees through contemporary Indian art, textiles, and the life of iconic artists. Led by experts, these walkthroughs reveal the stories, techniques, cultural and historical significance behind the works on display.
Event List
Day 1
January 17 | 11:30 am
Exhibition Opening: Beneath the Turning Sky
Join MAP’s curatorial team for the opening walkthrough of Beneath the Turning Sky. Explore the framework, research, and artistic practices engaging with creationism myths, ecology, memory, and experience.
Manipal Gallery and Avanee Foundation Gallery
January 17 | 1:30 pm
The Many Lives of the Cat – An Illustrator’s Perspective
In this guided walk led by illustrator Neha Shetty, explore how cats appear as characters and symbols across Indian visual culture—from the everyday to the unexpected.
Infosys Foundation Gallery
January 17 | 2:30 pm
Ticket, Tika, Chaap – A Designer’s Perspective
Join designer, typographer, and visual storyteller Kriti Monga for a guided walk of Ticket Tika Chaap, exploring branding, design, and typography in the Indo-British textile trade.
Citi Gallery
January 17 | 2:30 pm
Curator’s POV: Beneath the Turning Sky
Join MAP’s curatorial team for a guided walk of Beneath the Turning Sky. Explore the framework, research, and artistic practices engaging with creationism myths, ecology, memory, and experience.
Manipal Gallery and Avanee Foundation Gallery
January 17 | 5:30 pm
In Celestial Company: Curator’s POV
Join Priya Chauhan and Vineet Kajrolkar from the exhibitions team for a guided walk of In Celestial Company, offering insights into the research, narratives, and curatorial decisions that shaped the exhibition.
Axis Bank Gallery
Day 2
January 18 | 12:00 pm
Guided Walk: Beneath the Turning Sky (Kannada)
Join Rajesh K from the MAP team for a Kannada guided walk of Beneath the Turning Sky. Get behind-the-scenes insights of the making of this exhibition in this session.
Manipal Gallery and Avanee Foundation Gallery
January 18 | 1:30 pm
Paws & Listen: The Curator’s Perspective
Join curator Khushi Bansal for an intimate guided walk of the exhibition The Many Lives of the Cat and discover how this enigmatic animal has captivated artists, storytellers, and audiences for generations.
Infosys Foundation Gallery
January 18 | 2:30 pm
Ticket, Tika, Chaap with Neha Shetty
Join illustrator Neha Shetty for a walkthrough of Ticket, Tika, Chaap, focusing on the illustrations, imagery, and visual storytelling within the exhibition.
Citi Gallery
January 18 | 3:00 pm
Beneath the Turning Sky: Artist’s POV
Join artist Baadal Nanjundaswamy for a guided walk of Beneath the Turning Sky. The session will focus on reflections on art, ecology, land, climate, and memory from an artist’s perspective.
Manipal Gallery and Avanee Foundation Gallery
