Oil on board: A lamp collector meets an old flame
Radeesh Shetty, 42, is the guardian of a short-lived legacy. Pahana, the rooster from Sri Lanka, symbolizes dawn and new beginnings. A condor lamp from the 15th century Vijayanagar Empire in southern India. He collected oil lamps, along with rich narratives about their origins and former significance. It’s more than just a hobby, he said. … Read more