"Waswo X. Waswo's solo booth at the 2023 India Art Fair caused a bit of a stir. The subject matter was topical, alluding to Godhra, M.F. Husain's persecution, and Kalki and the Kal-Yug as metaphors for our chaotic times. His intricate paintings combined realism and elements of miniature with his brand of dry humour - from a gouache and gold on wasli paper depicting pages from a burning storybook, to a detailed five-piece suite of a train at a station.
The Udaipur-based American and his collaborating team of local artisans walked in on the opening day wearing the signature white fedoras that the protagonist of his works usually dons. But, despite the display of camaraderie, there was change brewing behind the scenes..."
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