The Museum of Art and Photography in Bengaluru, south India’s first major private art museum, is all set for inauguration in 2023 after a pandemic-induced delay. The museum, housed in a 44,000 sq. ft building, is designed by Bengaluru-based architects.
South India’s first private art museum
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 24, Dec 2022
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