The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), designed by renowned Ghanaian-British architect Mr. David Adjaye in collaboration with S. Ghosh & Associates, will unveil an architectural model of its upcoming building, on May 20th, 2023 which will serve as India’s largest cultural center when it opens in Delhi in 2026.
The preview will take place during the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, curated by Lesley Lokko.
An installation showcasing the model will be presented as part of the Curator’s Special Projects, to coincide with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new museum in New Delhi.
The exhibition, titled ‘Mnemonic,’ explores the theme through artworks from the museum’s collection by prominent Indian artists Tyeb Mehta (1925-2009), Zarina (1937-2020), and Nasreen Mohamedi (1937-1990). Additionally, contemporary filmmaker Amit Dutta’s film, ‘Touch AIR (2023),’ will accompany the presentation.
Founded in 2010 by Kiran Nadar, one of India’s prominent art collectors, KNMA stands as a pioneering private museum dedicated to exhibiting modern and contemporary artworks from India and the subcontinent.
With a collection of over 10,000 pieces, the museum draws inspiration from the region’s rich cultural history.
The upcoming KNMA location, sprawling over 100,000 sqm near the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, will serve as an international cultural destination for visual arts, music, dance, and theatre.
This new space will enable the museum to showcase a greater portion of its collection at any given time, hosting ever-changing exhibitions, permanent displays, and captivating performances.
Currently situated in New Delhi and Noida, the expansion to a larger, state-of-the-art facility signifies KNMA’s commitment to becoming a premier global hub for artistic expression.
Source: designboom.com