Artist Indu Harikumar, whose work is based on difficult conversations that centre around being comfortable with yourself, shares her creative pursuits with Shraddha Kamdar
Four years ago, when artist Indu Harikumar used Tinder in Vienna for the first time, little did she know it would be the experience that would shape a major part of her future life. “I was there for an art residency, and I had never used an app to meet people. My Russian flatmate suggested the idea,” says the Mumbai-based artist.
Even if a bit hesitant, she experimented. “I had those little worries. If something goes wrong, whom do I call? Not speaking the language was a big drawback. I wasn’t even sure if I matched with someone, will I have to say yes to sex? But I downloaded the app anyway and started to swipe,” she says. At a time when most people wanted to meet at bars, she was asked by a date on a walk. “He asked me what it was that I wanted to see in Vienna. And I am a huge fan of artist Gustav Klimt, so I told the guy I wanted to see Klimt,” she says, and his reply, “Did you know he lived in our neighbourhood?” sealed the deal for her. So on an overcast and lazy Sunday afternoon, she ended up walking and talking with him, for over six hours, touching upon their lives, growing up, and past relationships. The walk brought the realisation that one can have a connection with someone from a completely different culture in a land so far away.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der June 24, 2019-Ausgabe von Femina.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der June 24, 2019-Ausgabe von Femina.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
How's Your Aura Doing Today?
Do you have a positively-charged aura? Prachi Rijhwani helps you find out
AGAINST ALL ODDS
SAIKA ISHAQUE's cricketing journey is a remarkable story of resilience, determination, and triumph against adversity, writes Kayal Arivalan
MASTERING THE ART OF TEACHING
DR SANGHAMITRA BUDDHAPRIYA talks to Ravina M Sachdev about her many accomplishments and her inspiration to become a professor
ART ATTACK
KANIKA RANKA ADANI, founder of The Studio Project, talks to Ravina M Sachdev about turning her passion into her profession
GLOBAL CRAVINGS
PLAKA in Bengaluru promises an exceptional dining experience for casual dining enthusiasts eager to explore international cuisines
TAKE A BREAK IN GANGTOK
Nestled amid the breathtaking landscapes of the Eastern Himalayas, Gangtok is a serene choice for your summer vacation
NOURISHING THE NEW MOTHER
The right nutrition can help new mothers recover and feel stronger.
QUIT RIGHT
Pratyasha Sarkar shares ways to quit your job without burning your bridges
WRITE YOURSELF SUCCESSFUL!
Riddhima Shishupal shares ways by which you can ace professional communication
BEAT THE BURNOUT
Here are expert-backed tips to prevent burnout at work