India’s cultural heritage
Museum of Art and Photography by Mathew & Ghosh Architects
South Asian cultures represent nearly a quarter of the world’s population. As India’s proportion of young people is larger than in any other country, its cultural heritage must be passed on to the up-and-coming generations. Designed by architects Mathew & Ghosh, the MAP Museum of Art and Photography stands in the heart of the city’s museum district. MAP shows outstanding collections of South Asian art and culture from the 10th century to the present day and offers a fitting venue for their presentation. Abhishek Poddar, the founder of the museum, speaks about the significance of MAP in changing museum culture in India. The architects elucidate the design process behind the museum.
More information about the Museum of Art and Photography in Bangalore is available here.
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Mathew & Ghosh Architects was established in Bangalore by Nisha Mathew and Soumitro Ghosh in 1995. The architects lecture and teach at universities around the world. Their studio has been distinguished with many national and international awards. Salient characteristics of all their projects include the lightness of the designs and the freedom of the light in their interiors. MAP is the studio’s first museum building.
Architecture: Mathew & Ghosh Architects
Video: Courtesy of MAP, Museum of Art & Photography, Bangalore
Photo: Krishna Tangirala
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