Viswanathan Anand’s son Akhil isn’t playing chess – He’s creating masterpieces

Viswanathan Anand’s son Akhil isn’t playing chess – He’s creating masterpieces

Teenage artist Akhil Anand doesn’t just paint he weaves together math, mythology, and the mysteries of nature into stunning visual narratives. At just 15, the Chennai-based artist is gearing up for his solo exhibition, Morphogenesis, where Fibonacci spirals, Indian temple motifs, and Islamic geometry collide on canvas. Akhil’s creative world is rich and multidimensional. Trained … Read more

Chess champ Viswanathan Anand’s son, Sai Akhil, floats clothing collection

Chess champ Viswanathan Anand’s son, Sai Akhil, floats clothing collection

Viswanathan Anand with Sai Akhil | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sai Akhil Anand sees patterns everywhere. On the road. And, on animals. “I once looked keenly at the stripes of the zebra and tiger and observed patterns on them,” recalls Akhil, in a telephonic chat, “This made me very interested in art and patterns.” The … Read more