On Cover
Synoj Sivan
Oil Painter | Cultural Ambassador | Master of Indian Realism
“Where French Academic Realism Meets the Soul of Indian Mythology”
Cover Story
There are artists who paint what they see, and there are artists who paint what they feel. Synoj Sivan does both simultaneously, and that rare convergence is what has carried his work from a childhood home in Kannur, Kerala, to the auction rooms of Christie’s London and Sotheby’s, to the sacred walls of the Mookambika Temple Museum, and to galleries and exhibitions across four continents.
Chrissy Moore
In the constantly evolving landscape of the global art world, where talent often goes unseen and emerging voices struggle for recognition, Chrissy Moore has positioned herself as a champion for artists who deserve to be celebrated. As Director and Owner of Chrissy Moore Art Advisory, established in May 2025 and based in Edinburgh, she brings together academic rigour, practical market experience, and an unwavering commitment to empowering creative voices across the globe.
In the heart of Sicily, where ancient civilizations have layered their stories across millennia, Carlo Vanchieri discovered his artistic calling. Palermo, with its Byzantine mosaics, Arab architectures, and Norman grandeur, became more than just his birthplace—it became his creative catalyst.