This engaging conversation brings together A. Ramachandran, one of India’s most distinguished multi-disciplinary artists, and Prof. R. Siva Kumar, a leading contemporary art historian and curator. With a career spanning over five decades, Ramachandran reflects on his evolution from a student at Santiniketan under masters like Ramkinkar Baij to his tenure as a transformative educator at Jamia Millia Islamia.
The dialogue delves into Ramachandran’s unique ability to blend contemporary sensibilities with traditional Indian essence, explored through his monumental murals, granite sculptures, and extensive research on Kerala temple murals. Prof. R. Siva Kumar, an expert on the Santiniketan School and Indian modernism, provides a scholarly lens to navigate Ramachandran’s prolific output—including his celebrated children's books and major retrospectives. This talk offers a rare opportunity to explore the dynamic personal vision of a Padma Bhushan recipient whose work remains a cornerstone of India’s visual language.