The mission is to acquire and display modern Indian art in its local and global cultural contexts in the city that inspired Indian modernism. It is further committed to interdisciplinary research and the dissemination of knowledge about Indian art and culture through scholarly publications, innovative teaching curricula, and public outreach programs. KMOMA strives to become a distinct centre of expertise on art where visitors can experience and learn about trans-Asian connections with India and the world at large.

About the collection: A blend of tradition and modernity, it will have 44 galleries for Indian, Asian, Islamic and Western art, with space for storage, library and an archive. The permanent collection will be of Indian art from 19 Century to present. There will be national and international galleries.