Nikhil Chopra: Coal on Cotton

Nikhil Chopra, Coal on Cotton Photography by Stephen IlesIt’s difficult to explain how much, and how little, happens during a performance by Indian artist Nikhil Chopra. Known for his feats of endurance – one performance lasted 99 hours – his actions, allusions, and the stories he unfolds seem to span cultures, sentiments, and centuries. Recently he was invited by the Whitworth Art Gallery for his second Manchester International Festival performance (the first was in...