Shifting the Elements II (1988). Since giving up painting in the 1980s, Sundaram mixed up media -- charcoal and photographs on paper, in this case -- to stunning effect.
Shifting the Elements II (1988). Since giving up painting in the 1980s, Sundaram mixed up media -- charcoal and photographs on paper, in this case -- to stunning effect.
Vivan Sundaram and Kiran Nadar Museum of Art
Drawing from the series, "The Heights of Macchu Picchu" (1972). Sundaram made a set of 24 drawings inspired by a poem by Pablo Neruda.
Drawing from the series, "The Heights of Macchu Picchu" (1972). Sundaram made a set of 24 drawings inspired by a poem by Pablo Neruda.
Vivan Sundaram and Kiran Nadar Museum of Art.
Detail from "Boat" (1994). Since the 1980s, Sundaram's work has been affected by wide-ranging social and political concerns, including the theme of migration.
Detail from "Boat" (1994). Since the 1980s, Sundaram's work has been affected by wide-ranging social and political concerns, including the theme of migration.
Vivan Sundaram and Kiran Nadar Museum of Art.
Detail from "Carrier" (1994). Sundaram's installations are often monumental in scale and have a strongly interactive element with the viewer.
Detail from "Carrier" (1994). Sundaram's installations are often monumental in scale and have a strongly interactive element with the viewer.
Vivan Sundaram and Kiran Nadar Museum of Art
"A River Carries Its Past" (1992). The use of engine oil in this body of work alludes to the Gulf War.
"A River Carries Its Past" (1992). The use of engine oil in this body of work alludes to the Gulf War.
Vivan Sundaram and Kiran Nadar Museum of Art
"Stains" (1972). Sundaram's sustained immersion in conceptual art has led him to explore the language of abstraction.
"Stains" (1972). Sundaram's sustained immersion in conceptual art has led him to explore the language of abstraction.
Vivan Sundaram and Kiran Nadar Museum of Art