Iconic Encounters With Trailblazers Of The Arts World

“The pieces in this book possess three qualities rarely found in combination. First a sympathetic encounter with creative individuals and a lucid communication of their point of view. Second an awareness of the critical discourse around the artistic practice concerned which allows the framing of germane questions. Third a personal response to the art conveyed through eloquently descriptive prose… Prema Viswanathan wrIt's with equal respect for purists and reformers for rootedness and cross-cultural exploration. Rather than dogmatically choose one side over the other she picks the best and most interesting from each world… Taken as a whole this collection provides an important resource toward better understanding a slice of India’s artistic history.”- Girish Shahane