early life and career vivan sundaram, a renowned indian contemporary artist, was born on may 28, 1943. his artistic journey began with training in painting, which would later become just one facet of his multifaceted creative expression. artistic contributions vivan sundaram's work is characterized by its politically conscious and highly intertextual nature. he explored various mediums including: painting: a medium that allowed him to express the intricacies of human emotions and social issues. sculpture: through which he delved into the three-dimensional aspects of art, further enhancing hi…