Noel
(Sept 2005) Two days ago, I made a new friend. 31 years older than me. Will probably never see him again in my life – as he lives in a … Continue reading
Lives of Others – Soul Rainbows
One soul – many emotions. To see the soul of a another is a privilege. And we get to see it when raw emotion exposes itself on the face as … Continue reading
Lives of Others – Only 4 at a Funeral
This morning, as I went to pay some bills, I sat in a rickshaw watching the world outside. At a crowded road in santacruz, I noticed a hearse that barely … Continue reading
Collectors of Art – 2
Surendrabhai is a senior gentleman – who runs one of the most successful and well-known restaurants in India. Spread over a few thousand square feet, food is served in thatched … Continue reading
Lives of Others – The Love Letter
This story has nothing to do with culture or art. Nor is it a pretty story. But it has left a soul coin and enriched my life with empathy for … Continue reading
The Ajrakh Artists
2006 – my first solo trip. To Bhuj and the surrounding villages in Kutch. Among the many splendours of the area is the village of Ajrakh – known for its … Continue reading
Collectors of Art – 1
In my short journey in collecting that does not span even a decade, I have interacted with several collectors, through forums and personal meetings. The most inspiring person I have … Continue reading
And then there was the Naabob…
The Naabob – the completely mispronounced mutilation of the word Navwaab …a word that represents a fine old gentleman, I met in Lucknow in 2005. Lucknow they say is an … Continue reading
Lives of Others – The Bicycle Tourists
2007. Tibet – at a location just outside Lhasa. A short climb up a hill to a monastery. Quiet place – left alone by tourists. After many stops along the … Continue reading
