If it is the ubiquitous bindu that finds prominence in the works of Indian artist, SH Raza, contrasting stripes are the standout element for the French artist Daniel Buren. But unlike Raza, Buren didn’t limit himself to a canvas on an easel; instead, he expanded it to natural or manmade surroundings — often public spaces such as park benches, railway stations, roads, subways, etc (some authorised and others unauthorised) as his canvas.

Daniel Buren poses in front of one of his installations, titled Comme un jeu d’enfant, travaux in situ, exhibited in 2014. Pic/AFP