Pugai Padam, A Community’s Portrayal of Smog in Chennai May 15, 2026 Violet Pugai Padam Collective at Art Houz, Chennai, India Link here to an essay Abeles wrote about her visit with the Pagai Padam Collective and their exhibition in Chennai Link to articles: Praveena S A, “Three-day art exhibition at Nungambakkam throws light on city's deepening air Pollution,” New Indian Express (Feb 16, 2026) Muskaan Ahmed, “Chennai-based art campaign reveals grim pollution truth; Residents confront air quality issues through creative expression,” Times of India (Feb 10, 2026)
