Kerala artist Tom Vattakuzhy’s shows in London and Paris reflect the frailty of the human condition

Kerala artist Tom Vattakuzhy discusses his recent exhibitions in London and Paris, noting how the civil unrest in Paris influenced his perspective on the frailty of the human condition. His work explores themes of instability and uncertainty through dramatic, colorful landscapes.
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The article provides insight into how global geopolitical instability impacts the creative process and reception of contemporary art.
Kerala artist Tom Vattakuzhy’s shows in London and Paris reflect the frailty of the human condition left ‘Wind Chime’, a painting from Tom Vattakuzhy’s solo show, Shifting Ground, in London Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qyl3vy/article71617707.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/ki24-painting%201.jpg 10016 Tom Vattakuzhy Artist Tom Vattakuzhy on showing his works in strife-torn Paris, the excitement of Frieze Week in London and how he views his practice post the controversy surrounding his work at the Kochi Muziris Biennale Tom Vattakuzhy was curious to see how his artworks, set in an entirely different cultural milieu, would be viewed at his recent show in Paris. He was indeed in for a surprise. left ‘Evening’, a work from Under the Changing Sky in Paris Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/r21h3o/article71617713.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/ki24-painting%204.jpg 10016 Tom Vattakuzhy As a selection of his paintings, Under the Changing Sky, was being installed at La Monnaie de Paris, widespread unrest unfolded across the city.
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