“I have been a long-time reader of Outlook. What is particularly important to me is the magazine’s socially conscious dimension, which most of its articles have in some measure, especially in its straight-cut political reportage. Another aspect that I would like to refer to is its continuing concern for the marginalised. Outlook’s coverage of issues that plague people in the remotest of places makes it an inclusive magazine. The features section is of particular interest to me as it’s thought-provoking. Here, I have a suggestion. Today, most references to modern and contemporary Indian art in the press occur only when a new hype is created in the art auctions. India has a very vital contemporary art scene, but very little public awareness about it. I suggest that Outlook pioneers a forum in which contemporary Indian art is discussed. Secondly, some very fine contemporary writing is happening in the Indian vernaculars. It would be in line with Outlook’s practice of opening windows to the so-called ‘other India’ to bring into focus aspects of this powerful regional writing. Of late I have also been very impressed with the quality and selection of the photographs found in the magazine, which are often unusual and tend to say a lot on their own. I find Outlook to be an intelligent, socially progressive journal coupled with engaging reading.
Art and culture historian
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