12 April, 2020
Manas Sahoo : This Indian sand artist based in Puri works with the material of sand on the beach. His piece by the beach reads “Consciousness can conquer Coronavirus.”
The coronavirus has shaken up the world, no doubt. Since January, the respiratory virus, which had its origins in Wuhan late last year, has travelled to over 24 countries, affecting tens of thousands of people, and resulting in over 1,800 deaths. However, over 13,000 have recovered from the virus, so there is hope.
With thousands of cancelled flights to and from China, part of the country on lockdown and denied entry from China to parts of the world, the coronavirus is a global conversation. But how are artists responding? Visual artists in Hong Kong, China and abroad are speaking about the virus, its censorship and how families are suffering. Here are some of them. (Courtesy: Forbes.com)
