You Cannot Miss This Art Museum At The Mumbai Airport, A Beautiful Welcome Awaits

If your experience at the airport has not been very pleasant, then this view of Mumbai airport and its design would make you want to plan a visit to witness all the incredible art present there.

We all know that art can brighten a place and change its look. This is something proved by the Terminal 2 of Mumbai’s international airport which has all its four levels enhanced by some beautiful pieces of art and handicraft from all over India. There are around 5,500 such pieces and they are captivating!

A 3-D map of Mumbai which is made of recycled circuit boards and chips has been placed at the entrance. Jaya He, GVK New Museum is gaining all the attention and when you’ll look at the stunning pictures of all the art, you’ll know why!

People usually walk past the artwork as they are in a rush to catch their flight or reach the place they are supposed to be after the flight.

To make sure, there is no inconvenience for the people at the airport, the art is molded with the infrastructure in an amazing way.

The hallways of the airport are adorned with some brilliant art and so are the baggage carousels and check-in counters.

A wall painting near the escalator can’t be left unnoticed as the people who make their way through that area witness it.

“India Greets” is the eye-catching 60-foot-high artwork at the airport. This includes real doorways and balconies of India and as we move forward, there are paintings and portraits by famous artists Anjolie Menon, Andrew Logan and Robyn Beeche.

You cannot miss a beautiful and gigantic white peacock sliding with the art in the background. It is mesmerizing to watch when it shows up every hour.

A British tourist who had initially spent seven years in India during her young days was all praise for the design and art when she got a chance to visit again. She expressed her appreciation by saying, “It’s the most beautiful art I have ever seen in an airport”.

This art museum was built with the sole purpose of making people aware of the wonderful art that resides in India and its rich heritage.

The airport has a perfect blend of Indian art, architecture and contemporary fine art.
Some of the popular artworks from the numerous pieces are:

Godhadi quilt was made by the women from the slums present near the airport. Almost 75 women contributed to its completion.

“Fortress of Clay” is another handmade piece made from the elements of the earth. Mud and cow dung are the two major components of the small sculptures of animals and humans in the artwork.

“Moving Constant”, the most popular work of art at the airport is designed in a traditional manner. The gods and goddesses of India form an integral part of this one. The people behind this incredible construction are N. Ramachandran and V. Anamika. The artwork extends from the ceiling to the floor and the visitors are in awe of the design!

This airport deserves far more recognition and the art museum which remains hidden amidst the hustle and bustle of the traveling and flights. We hope this changes in the future and people stop and take in the culture of India through the art designs at the Mumbai international airport.

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