Figures of Thought

1990 | 33 minutes | 5.0 ★ (6)

Figures of Thought
  • Overview

    A film about three of our leading visual artists, Bhupen Khakar, Nalini Malani and Vivan Sundaram. It takes, as its point of departure, a glass mural on which all three were working, then zeros into each of them. It links them to their physical and mental worlds through cinematic devices like associative sounds, variable light and montage. Compositionally, the visuals aim to link with the styles of each artist, as well as the larger narrative traditions of India.

  • Release Date

    05 January 1990

  • DirectingArun Khopkar
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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