Rangoli Metro Art Center was developed by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), after the construction work of the MG Road metro station, Bangalore was completed. It was inaugurated on 6 May 2013. BMRCL redesigned the walkway with bougainvillea, as was available for the public before the construction of the metro rail station. The center includes art galleries,

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, play area for kids, and a

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Facilities

* Nagara Pete (Market) * Art Galleries: Vismaya, Chaya and Belaku * Auditorium: Rangasthala * Children's interactive play area: Chilipili * Upper Walk-way: Hoovina Haadi * Open area for outdoor performances: Bayalu * Friendship Point * Info Wall: Bangalore over the years * Green Initiation * Outdoor spaces for artistic activities, such as workshops and demonstrations

Events

In May 2017, a tribute to artist

Yusuf Arakkal Yusuf Arakkal (1945 – 2016) was an Indian artist. Life Arakkal was born in Chavakkad, Kerala. Both his parents died when he was young. Leaving the comforts of his house behind, he left for Bangalore, lonely but with a passion to become a pai ...

was showcased. On 1 May 2022, the Embassy of France organised ''Bonjour India's City for All?'' aimed at making public spaces in Indian cities more accessible to women and transgender people by engaging the masses in public art projects.

External links

Rangoli website at BMRC

References

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