<b>A splash at 86</b>

How do you look at the controversy that erupted last year when you expressed your desire to donate part of your art collection to Gorbio village in France?
The negotiations are still on. I intend to donate 140 works from my personal collection—20 will be my works, 23 are of Janine’s and 25 others will be precious works by Indian and French artists. The remaining will be sculptures, woodcarvings and miniatures. The controversy is over how the works should be displayed. The people of Gorbio have bought a tower in a 12th century chateau and have re-done it while artistically retaining its old world charm. The authorities say that they will display only half of my works at any given point of time, but I want them to keep the entire art collection together.

You have received several awards and accolades. Which is the closest to you?
I’ve always cherished the Prix de la Critique that I received long ago. It got me a lot of recognition. Recently, the Indian Government honoured me with the Padma Bhushan. Moreover I also feel honoured with the interest shown in my work and the several books written on me.

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