With August 15 approaching, we at the Indian Cultural Forum will publish material on the various kinds of freedoms that are under threat in the country today — especially in the background of a range of issues like Covid-19 and citizens’ right to good healthcare, the issue of the Pegasus spyware, the abrogation of Article 370, freedom of the press, the farmers’ agitation and educational reforms.
Take a look at Baroda-based artist Rajib Chowdhury’s artwork.
Pegaspy (In the domain of a snoopy ruler) – 1, 2021 (Inkjet print, 22 in X 30 in)Pegaspy (In the domain of a snoopy ruler) – 2, 2021 (Inkjet print, 22 in X 30 in) copyBurial of the soul of a nation, 2021 (Inkjet print, 11 in x 16 in)Drowning of false promises, 2021 (Inkjet print, 11 in x 16 in)Ground reality, 2021 (Inkjet print, 11 in x 16 in)
Rajib Chowdhury is a visual artist based in Baroda. He studied Painting in Govt. College of Art & Craft, Kolkata and Printmaking in Faculty of Fine Arts, M. S. University, Baroda. He has been showing his works nationally and internationally through several group shows and solo shows since 2000. He is the recipient of National Scholarship from the Ministry of Human Resource Development, AIFACS Award, and Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy Award.
