Q. At the Frieze Art Fair, what was the response to Liquid History of Vasco da Gama?
A. I stay away from the art world as much as possible, although I hypocritically reap its many benefits (friends/money). My gallerist, Sree Goswami and colleagues at Project 88, Zakia and Kamna, take most of the decisions, such as where to show and how to show. I just do the easy job of making the work. I am scared of art fairs; it’s like being a cow standing next to the butchers (Oops! make that a goat, considering it’s Mumbai). Many art fairs strictly follow the Hindu caste system, green card, blue card or pale lilac card.

A display from the Liquid History of Vasco da Gama showcased at the Frieze Art Fair in New York