“Stories convey collective memories from a time that may otherwise be lost forever.” – Dr. Kanika Gupta (Author, Art Historian, Trained Dancer, and Filmmaker)
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Team Kitaab is in conversation with author and art historian Dr. Kanika Gupta where we talk about her work, the inspiration behind it, her books, and other things close to her heart.
Dr. Kanika Gupta is an art historian, trained dancer, filmmaker, and author whose work bridges the worlds of ancient Indian art, mythology, and storytelling. She holds a Master’s in Art History from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, Gujarat, and a PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, specializing in the study of ancient Indian motifs.
An accomplished writer, Kanika has authored Lupadakhe – Unknown Master Sculptors of Ancient India (2019) along with numerous research papers on Indian sculpture, aesthetics, painting, and mythology. Her latest works, The Cursed Land of Lustful Women and The Power of Storytelling (2023), continue her exploration of history, art, and cultural narratives.
