Art & Photography Foundation

Promotes Indian art and heritage through education, conservation, and management of a diverse art collection.

  • Silver Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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Secondary Sectors

Financials

  • 2020

    Total Income
    Rs.33,396,486
    Total Expenses
    Rs.40,458,356
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.4,703,079
    Program Expenses
    Rs.35,755,277
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  • 2021

    Total Income
    Rs.44,613,524
    Total Expenses
    Rs.66,510,655
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.16,263,562
    Program Expenses
    Rs.50,247,093
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  • 2022

    Total Income
    Rs.40,265,768
    Total Expenses
    Rs.105,273,381
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.7,884,289
    Program Expenses
    Rs.97,389,092
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  • 2023

    Total Income
    Rs.150,304,259
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.52,240,671
    Program Expenses
    Rs.178,705,956
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  • 2024

    Total Income
    Rs.239,051,618
    Total Expenses
    Rs.391,691,437
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.76,319,909
    Program Expenses
    Rs.315,371,528
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • The Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)

    District

    Bangalore

    States

    Karnataka

    MAP, the Museum of Art & Photography in Bengaluru, is a five-storey cultural centre featuring art galleries, an auditorium, a research library, an education centre, and a specialized facility. Its inclusive design caters to visitors with special needs, while the facade's unique steel panels symbolize the preservation of art. Strategically located near major metro stations and landmarks, MAP embraces the community with diverse educational programmes, preserving Indian art and heritage under the guidance of the MAP Architectural Committee. It stands as an iconic architecture dedicated to promoting art and photography for all.

  • Collection of Art Services

    District

    Bangalore

    States

    Karnataka

    The Art & Photography Foundation manages an extensive collection of art, photography, textiles, and design from the subcontinent, gifted by Abhishek and Radhika Poddar. It is divided into six departments: Pre-Modern Art, Textiles, Craft & Design, Living Traditions, Popular Culture, and Modern & Contemporary Art. The Pre-Modern Art section includes miniature paintings, Chola bronzes, and more. Modern & Contemporary Art features artists like M.F. Husain and Jitish Kallat. Popular Culture showcases woodcut prints, Kalighat paintings, and Bollywood paraphernalia. Living Traditions displays regional artistic practices, and Textiles, Craft & Design includes textile traditions and decorative arts. The Photography section spans works from the 19th century to contemporary times.

Leadership Team

  • Abhishek Poddar

    Trustee

  • Som Mittal

    Trustee

  • Arundhati Nag

    Trustee

  • Radhika Poddar

    Trustee

  • Arnika Ahldag

    Head of Curation and Exhibition

  • Carolina Artegiani

    Head of Development and Inclusion

  • Shilpa Vijayakrishnan

    Head of Education & Outreach

  • Mandara Vishwanath

    Head of Collections

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AABTT9359A

  • Registration Number

    42/11-12/09-05-2011

  • CSR Form 1

    CSR00000053

  • 80G

    AABTT9359AF20214

  • 12A

    AABTT9359AE20214

  • FCRA

    094421619

About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    2011

Impact

The Foundation's key project is the building of the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) in Bengaluru, which aims to transform the perception of museums as spaces for ideas, stories, and cultural exchange.

Vision and Mission

The Foundation aims to build, manage and sustain a new museum to exhibit, interpret and preserve a growing collection of art and cultural artifacts, motivated by a belief that museums should play a positive role in society.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Sua House, 26/1 Kasturba Cross Road, Bangalore, 560001, Bangalore, Karnataka

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management