Lifestyle Store Cinnamon, Bengaluru Hosts a Collection from the Museum of Art & Photography

Antique pieces are meant to be viewed and purchased, to preserve their authenticity. But who doesn't want to have a piece of art in their closet? Let’s admit it, we all wish to grab that precious stuff from the safe boxes to our homes whenever we visit a museum. Although a souvenir does that job most of the time, there’s something surreal about the original stuff. What if we tell you, you can fulfil this dream of yours by actually buying things from the renowned Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)? Yes, the valuables of MAP are up for grabs (of course, on sale) in a store in Bengaluru, and you cannot miss this one. 

Cinnamon is a one-stop solution for fashion and lifestyle products by Indian designers. Catering to a distinct aesthetic subjectivity, every single piece at Cinnamon is handpicked by Radhika Poddar – the mind behind the vision – and traditional forms and artistic practices are reimagined and recontextualised with a contemporary twist.

The Museum of Art & Photography collection at Cinnamon represents a collaboration that bridges the gap between museum appreciation and practical ownership. Drawing inspiration from celebrated artists and archival treasures, the collection transforms artistic masterpieces into functional everyday items.

You can find an exquisite array of products featuring "Jyoti Bhatt: Time & Time Again" - a catalogue that showcases the renowned artist's vibrant works. The collection extends to practical luxury items, including acrylic rectangular small trays, elegantly designed cushion covers, practical lens cleaners, and stylish file folders. For the home, there's decorative packing tape, stunning dinnerware, and artisanal mugs - all adorned with eclectic and whimsical designs created by various artists. Each piece serves as both a functional item and a conversation starter, bringing museum-quality artistic expression into daily life.

The store also houses products from a range of designers, including Sartorial, Meghanan Panchmatia, 11.11, Scarlet Sage, Tilla, Alterego, Ezra, Artisau, Akaro, Cord, Payal Pratap, Mallika Mathur, Sunita Shanker, Pero, Eka, amongst many others. 

This marriage between the vintage and the modern extends beyond the merchandise to the very space itself – a historical building that was constructed in the last leg of the nineteenth century. Retaining much of the original structure and material, Cinnamon creates an organic transformation between the old and the new that effortlessly translates into its collection as well.

Designed as a multi-store complex, Cinnamon currently houses collections from Ahilaya, Almirah, Anjali Sharma, Artdinox, Wudapple, along with the special Museum of Art & Photography with a view to expanding and eventually including a cafe as well.