How has Indian art re-invented itself from the boom, to date?
DV: In the past, there has always been a handful in the market who had led the market and they are coming back. There is also a re-invention of the market. People’s judgment about artists has also changed. MP: But I wonder that in this time, what will happen to experimental art like photography or video installations? DV: Internationally also, what was cutting edge six months ago is redefined by collectors. In the boom, there was a mushrooming of galleries and dealers, and paintings would change many hands before it went to the collector. And that is eliminated now. MP: And there is larger interest in miniature and old art – we are going back to our heritage. DNA: What do you have to say about the culture police forever interfering? BM: We were doing fine without them. SC: I organised a Sakti Burman show and two to three people came and made me remove a Hanuman painting. And I did. You do not want to get into trouble with such people. DNA: How vibrant is the Indian art market globally?
