Art critic and academician Janeita Singh, along with Niyogi Books, has been awarded the third Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize for their work “F.N. Souza: The Archetypal Artist.”
The winning book was selected from five shortlisted entries, with the recipients receiving a trophy, certificate, and prize money of Rs 1 lakh during a ceremony held at the Norwegian Embassy on Wednesday.
Upon receiving the honor, Singh reflected on the recognition: “To be loved is to be seen and known. The critical study on Souza’s life and art was a dance with provocation, heresy, and beauty. Now that ‘F.N. Souza: The Archetypal Artist’ lounges on hallowed shelves – how delicious, then, to be crowned by the Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize in the homeland. That the book resonates with readers and institutions alike is a reward beyond the prize.”
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Janeita Singh is an author, researcher, and art critic who delves deep into the world of creativity and consciousness. Her 12-year research led to F.N. Souza: The Archetypal Artist (2024). A curator, columnist, and festival speaker, she has shaped critical dialogues on art, literature, and the intersections of culture and psychology.
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