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DELHI, 1 April 2026: Air India Express unveiled \u2018The Flying Canvas\u2019,<\/strong><\/em> a special art\u2011wrapped Boeing 737\u20118 aeroplane (VT\u2011BWV), extending the airline\u2019s long\u2011standing tradition of celebrating India\u2019s cultural heritage through evocative aeroplane liveries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of this latest creative milestone is internationally recognised contemporary artist Osheen Siva, known for her distinctive practice that blends heritage, identity and speculative futures. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Photo credit: Air India Express.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The collaboration is a result of Air India Express\u2019 multi-year partnership with the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, India\u2019s first and largest international exhibition of contemporary art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrapped in an original artwork created by Osheen Siva, whose work reimagines heritage as a living, evolving force, \u2018The Flying Canvas\u2019 transforms into the fastest-moving cultural installation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The art livery features a Tamil figure carrying memory and heritage into the future, adorned with traditional motifs that symbolise lineage, identity and continuity. As India\u2019s first full\u2011aircraft contemporary art wrap, this initiative brings a bold new dimension to Air India Express\u2019 long\u2011standing commitment to celebrating India\u2019s culture across the skies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air India Express Chief Marketing Officer Siddhartha Butalia commented on the concept and campaign: Art is one of the most powerful universal languages – it transcends borders, cultures, and geographies to connect people in ways few things can. With the Tales of India and its extension to The Flying Canvas project, we are literally taking that idea to the skies, transforming an aircraft into a moving expression of living cultural identity. This initiative reflects how we see travel – not just as a journey between destinations, but as an opportunity to experience, interpret, and connect with culture and communities in meaningful ways. As one of the most culturally engaged airlines globally, we are proud and delighted to create spaces where art, travel, and human connection come together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the previous edition of the Biennale, Air India Express unveiled a bespoke tail art on one of its Boeing aircraft. This association laid the foundation for deeper engagement with India\u2019s contemporary art ecosystem and continues with a fully aircraft-wrapped in art for the 2025\u201326 edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Source: Air India Express)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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