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Aravind Thippanaik’ Art & Culture

This IIM-Bangalore MBA makes sculptures to create empathy towards animals

Aravind Thippanaik juggles management consultancy with sculpting and finds joy in both pursuits. Based in Goa, his body of work under the banner ‘Clay Lab Goa’ features busts of people and a variety of animals that evoke compassion towards Mother Nature

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