(2.1) IMAGINE: Coral Reef. Regenerative Design in Bengaluru

The exhibition IMAGINE: Coral Reef curated by the IDRV and realized in collaboration with EOOS demonstrates how design can move beyond sustainability towards regenerative thinking through immersive visual elements and research-driven narratives. The exhibition invites visitors into the vibrant ecological world of coral reefs, often referred to as the “rainforests of the sea” because of the extraordinary biodiversity and multitude of lifeforms they support.

Inspired by one of nature’s most complex ecosystems, the exhibition highlights the urgency of protecting our oceans and marine life while opening up new perspectives on ecological responsibility and regenerative design.

Following its successful opening on 6 February 2026 at Lokayata Art Gallery in New Delhi, and its continuation in other locations, the exhibition reached Bengaluru as the final stop of the travelling exhibition. There, IMAGINE: Coral Reef offered a compelling exploration of the beauty and fragility of coral ecosystems, inviting audiences to reconsider design through the lens of regeneration.

"We are delighted to partner with the Austrian Embassy to bring IMAGINE: Coral Reef to our audiences at Science Gallery Bengaluru. At the Gallery, we host in-house and traveling exhibitions that invite young people to engage with the most pressing questions of our time.The exhibition encourages visitors to reflect on coral ecosystems as sites of remarkable biodiversity and as inspiration for more regenerative ways of thinking about the environment as climbing ocean temperatures threaten marine and other ecosystems.”

— Jahnavi Phalkey, Founding Director, Science Gallery Bengaluru

“We are thrilled to have the opening of the Coral Reef exhibition at the Science Galerie in Bangalore, showcasing breath-taking works that highlight the beauty and fragility of our planet’s coral ecosystems on the 9th April. IMAGINE Coral Reef demonstrates how design can move beyond sustainability towards regenerative thinking, inspired by one of nature’s most complex ecosystems. By bringing this exhibition from Vienna to New Delhi & Bangalore and organizing a hands-on workshop for Design Universities in India, we aim to encourage dialogue among designers, students and the wider public on responsibility, innovation and our shared future.

This exhibition is a timely reminder of the urgent need to protect and preserve our eco systems. The Coral Reef exhibition features stunning images and thoughts that take us on a journey through the vibrant ecological habitat of our world showcased by the metaphor of coral reefs, home to an incredible array of marine life. We invite art lovers, ecological active people, and anyone passionate about the natural world to visit this extraordinary exhibition. Together, let’s appreciate nature and renew our commitment to protecting precious ecosystems for future generations.”

— Michael A. Pal, Director, Austrian Cultural Forum, Embassy of the Republic of Austria