It is often said that an artist communicates best (and sometimes solely) through their art — but in the case of noted ceramic artist and art academic Kristine Michael, her erudition encompasses both her thought-provoking sculptural artworks as well as the spoken and written word. After all, besides being known as a notable ceramic artist, […]

One of the honourable jury members for Abir India’s First Take 2021, 63-year-old Vasudevan Akkitham is regarded a pioneer of Indian art, having had a bird’s-eye view and understanding of its fascinating evolution over the last four-odd decades — and he believes that we stand at a juncture that is quite promising in many ways.

There is movement, metaphor, and meaning to be found in the sculptures of KS Radhakrishnan, a doyen of Indian sculpture for more than four decades, and one of the most significant figures in contemporary Indian art. He is noted as a member of the new generation of sculptors, who has successfully brought about a definitive