Seven artists turn Antananarivo airport into showcase of Malagasy culture
Ravinala Airports has unveiled the works of seven winners from the second Art’ÉROPORT contest, chosen from nearly 50 applicants.
Seven artists have transformed Antananarivo's international airport into a showcase of Malagasy culture through the second edition of the Art’ÉROPORT contest. Ravinala Airports, which runs the airport, organised the contest to mark 10 years of managing the site. The winning works were unveiled at a ceremony attended by jury members, representatives of the relevant ministries and Ravinala Airports officials.
Sandrine Rahantamalala, the company's communications director, said every person passing through the airport should feel welcomed and leave with a memory or an emotion. Nearly 50 candidates answered the call for projects, and seven were selected. Installations are placed in the departures area and the domestic arrivals zone, and include a depiction of Madagascar's landscapes and a piece made from recycled sandals and lamba landy under the message of unity.
A private television channel followed the contest as a reality show, letting the public meet the artists and see how they work. The jury gave its special favourite award to Maherisoa Rakotomalala for a colourful composition of several symbols of Madagascar.
Why it mattersTravellers passing through Antananarivo airport will see the seven works on display, and the artists gain a public showcase for their work.