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Why culture? Why not! Culture is knowledge, a sanctuary of beauty and depth, of meaning and peace. An inspiring escape. Tranquil at best, even in unsettling sometimes.
As a corporate citizen, the BMW Group takes social responsibility seriously, as part of which it has been involved in hundreds of cultural initiatives worldwide for half a century, in the fields of art, music and sound, architecture as well as in design.
As a long-term partner, BMW believes in absolute creative freedom — and as essential for groundbreaking work as it is for major innovations within successful businesses.
In a world where women’s labour largely remains invisible, artist Afrah Shafiq reimagines the humble sampler, an often hidden piece of cloth used by countless women to practice embroidery patterns, as a way to record and map embroidery traditions, arithmetic logic, and coded languages embedded in motifs across time and cultures, in a deeply personal … Continued
Artist Amol K Patil welcomes us into Project 88, where A Forest of Remembrance unfolds as a space of listening—carrying histories of labour, movement, and resistance across the city.
In this BMW Artist Film, Shailesh BR invites us into his world of invention and satire, to challenge belief, choice and the structures that quietly govern our lives.
In this BMW Artist Film, we meet conceptual artist Anita Dube, whose journey from art historian and critic has been marked by a commitment to personal expression, materiality, and a deep engagement with social histories.
In this BMW Artist Film, Sooni Taraporevala invites us to trace Bombay's layered histories through her lens, uncovering the stories that continue to shape her work.
"As we celebrate a decade of partnership with India Art Fair and five years of The Future is Born of Art Commission, BMW Group reaffirms its strategic commitment to cultural engagement as a core pillar of our identity. Our collaboration exemplifies how the BMW Group fosters creativity at the vital crossroads of art, technology, and sustainability, the key drivers of our future vision. This enduring alliance serves as a visionary platform that not only nurtures artistic innovation but also encourages critical dialogue to shape sustainable futures. At India Art Fair 2026, BMW Group proudly continues to champion cultural initiatives that inspire transformative thinking, reinforce our brand’s cultural leadership, and align with our broader mission of driving purposeful innovation."
Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India
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