This is a compilation of various audio-visual and text articles on a legend of Indian contemporary art, Vivan Sundaram, who passed away on March 29, 2023. A brilliant artist, creator, and public intellectual who made his art and life speak for the marginalised sections of society. In this Cover Story consisting of many components, The AIDEM explores the life and work of Vivan Sundaram. The following are part of this Cover Story package.

• Social Activist and Writer Teesta Setalvad remembers her long association with Vivan Sundaram. Watch here.

• Artist and Kochi Biennale Foundation President Bose Krishnamachari reflects on the consistent people-oriented politics and the innovative creativity in Vivan Sundaram’s art. Watch here.

• Renowned art critic M Ramachandran writes on the historic relevance of Vivan Sundaram in Indian art. Read here.

• Renowned painter, writer and art critic Ajayakumar analyses Vivan Sundaram’s work. Read here.

• Journalist and Author Revati Laul on the importance of reviving Vivan Sundaram’s political perspectives in contemporary times. Read here.

• The PAMA Institute for the Advancement of Transdisciplinary Archaeological Sciences pays tribute to Vivan Sundaram. Watch here.