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Released
1990 · FILM

Figures of Thought

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Runtime
33 min
Documentary

Synopsis

A film about three prominent visual artists—Bhupen Khakar, Nalini Malani, and Vivan Sundaram—begins with a glass mural on which all three were collaborating, then shifts focus to each individual. The film uses cinematic techniques such as associative sounds, shifting light, and montage to connect each artist to their physical and mental environments. Visually, the film seeks to align with the artistic styles of each individual, as well as with broader narrative traditions in India.

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