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The journey of self-taught artist Madhvi Parekh

Why no conversation around Indian art history is complete without the mention of Madhvi Parekh, a self-effacing, self-taught artist

The artist Madhvi Parekh
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The artist Madhvi Parekh

Ritika Kochhar
The first thing you notice about Madhvi Parekh is her confidence in herself. While most artists choose to speak in the gallery, she and Manu Parekh invite you into their home at Chittaranjan Park in Delhi. She sends a message to her husband to be around, so that he can take over the interview if she doesn’t want to do it for some reason. She’s clear about her likes and dislikes. It’s eventually Manu Parekh who keeps you entertained, while she sketches an intricate image of Jesus.

They’ve always worked as a team, even if they didn’t live together for five