New Delhi, July 11 -- At Akara Contemporary, Mumbai, a large-scale oil painting comes into view. Subhakar Tadi's Window of Prophetic News stands out for the stark blue wall-like structure looming large on canvas. A small white window is carved into it, offering a glimpse of a man reading a newspaper. The figure seems relatable-he represents all of us, who feel the violence of events happening across the world so deeply. News of wars and forced displacement makes its way into our homes, becoming part of discussions over meals. Zoom out from the wall, and an array of gunmen become visible, inching closer to the structure. It's a layered visual, forcing us to come to terms with our selective empathy. Somehow we have trained ourselves to be m...