Susanta Kumar Mandal: Sculpting Time and Transformation Born in Kolkata, India, in 1965, Susanta Kumar Mandal is a compelling figure within contemporary Indian art, an artist whose journey has moved from traditional painting to increasingly intricate and thought-provoking conceptual installations. Initially trained as a painter, Mandal’s artistic evolution reflects a deep engagement with the evolving landscape of modern India and its complex relationship with tradition, technology, and the passage of time. His work is now held in prestigious collections including the Kiran Nadar Museum of Ar…