Parallel Practices: Opting Best Visual Art Profession – Interview Series

Language: Hindi and English

An interview-based series designed to guide aspiring art students in making informed choices about their career paths within the visual arts.

Featuring speakers with over a decade of industry experience, each episode spotlights professionals who began with conventional art school courses and later pivoted into specialised fields that shaped their careers.

The programme is primarily conducted in Hindi, ensuring content remains accessible to regional and non-metropolitan students, particularly those navigating the early stages of their creative education.

Each session offers practical insights into real-world roles beyond traditional art school expectations:

The professionals who have carved unique paths in the visual arts and design industry. 

The diverse topics covered under the series were: 
UI/UX Design – Mayur Kadu
Fashion Photography – Shivkumar Dhale
Art Curation – Shruti Ramalingaiah
Art Education – Aparna Mugwe
Museum Practice & Maintenance – Pratik Aroskar
Set Design – Roshan Vichare
Animation – Ajit Aher
Illustration – Nishikant Palande

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