The Art Gallery at the Mumbai International Airport, Terminal 2 (T2) is a visual journey

celebrating Indias rich heritage of art and craft. It a significant endeavor towards encouraging
public art programmes in India
'Jaya He' - with its three kilometre-long art wall displaying over 7,000 artefacts dating back to
the 10th century and works of 1,500 artists

Jaya He took four years to build. A big interdisciplinary team worked together to create
a museum of 5000 pieces of art and craft, both classic and contemporary, drawn from
across India. Each piece brings in a distinct flavour, a different aspect of life. Together
they create a multi-hued, multi-layered, often-contrasting but never awkward composite
that is this country.

Jaya He has two distinct sections so far.

1) The first of these is in the arrivals corridor, consisting of a series. specially commissioned artworks that
map the city as a layered narrative, unfolding page by page before the disembarking travellers.
2) The second section is a wall running like a central curvilinear spine, designed to direct and control
circulation of passengers through the terminal. i wanted the wall itself to become the artwork of an
immense sculptural tableau of Indias plural cultural legacy, living traditions and contemporary artistic
expression.

Highlights of this art gallery :

1. A complete Google map of Mumbai made from computer circuits.
2. Window panes display artworks creating a sense of space and intrigue
3. The Art Museum consists of a multi-story art wall, illuminated by skylights, that has
over 7000 pieces of ethnographic artworks and artifacts from Maharashtra and other
parts of India.
4. Passenger lounge resembles an art gallery with artifacts and sculptural installations
alongside.
5. Bollywood movie poster paintings decorate the Airport gliding walkways and reflect on
the windshield facing the runway.
So we can say Jaya He unravels the idea of India to the visitors. It stands as an explanation
to why this idea has endured and will continue to do so.
Conclusion :

GVK CSIA, Mumbai handled traffic of 32.2 million passengers and 648,745 tonnes of
cargo in 2013-14. With the launch of the new integrated Terminal 2 and cargo complex,
GVK CSIA will now be capable of handling 40 million passengers and 1.50 million
metric tonnes of cargo annually.

The new iconic Terminal 2, is Indias first and most advanced vertical passenger
terminal that integrates world class design, architecture, infrastructure and operational
efficiency, with a rich infusion of Indian heritage and cultural character.

As a part of the development plans, GVK is also working with the local authorities to
improve access to GVK CSIA, Mumbai. While existing roads are being upgraded, the
construction of a dedicated six lane, elevated road connecting the new terminal with the
main arterial Western Express Highway has commenced. A link is also planned between
the closest station of the metro project and the new terminal.