ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The primary means by which the Foundation will achieve its goals is through the establishment of the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), a new cultural institution that opened its doors to the public in Bengaluru, South India, in 2023. However, its mission is also to support American institutions in their efforts to present exhibitions, the loaning of art objects, and educational programming related to Indian art and culture in order to heighten an appreciation of India’s creative legacy among American audiences.
The Foundation is currently led by a board of eight trustees, each bringing their expertise in fields ranging from commerce and diplomacy—in tandem with their backgrounds in art and museology—to the benefit of its programs, financial objectives, and strategic planning. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees will guide the activities and programs of MAP in the United States, and is an independent entity from MAP’s Board of Trustees and governance in India.
This website provides information on the MAP Foundation in the United States. To learn more about MAP in India, including its collections, current educational programming, progress on the Museum’s construction, and other initiatives to which the Foundation contributes its support, please visit www.map-india.org