Ganesh K. Shenoy, a writer and artist with roots in Mangaluru and currently based in Qatar, has won the 2025 Literary Global Book Award in the Nonfiction – Art category. The honour has been awarded for his book Kinetic Pointillism: An Emerging Art Movement, a work that introduces readers to a contemporary art form and the thinking behind it.
The book focuses on kinetic pointillism, a modern visual art movement pioneered by artist Robert Ottesen. Shenoy’s writing explains the concept in a clear and engaging way, helping readers understand how movement, perception and dots come together to create a dynamic visual experience. Art students, practitioners and general readers alike have found the book useful for its simplicity and depth.
What makes the achievement even more special is that the book is freely available as an eBook. Shenoy chose to self-publish it through Draft2Digital, ensuring that anyone interested in art can access it without cost on platforms such as Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Smashwords and others. This decision reflects his belief that knowledge about art should be shared widely, not restricted by barriers.
The global recognition adds to the book’s earlier milestone. In 2023, Kinetic Pointillism: An Emerging Art Movement was entered into the Golden Book of World Records for being the first comprehensive publication dedicated to this art form. Together, these honours place the book firmly on the international art and literature map.
Ganesh K. Shenoy, whose full name is Ganesh Kelagina Beedu Shenoy, is no stranger to awards. He has written across genres, including fiction and poetry. His novel Seginus, The Eternal Time Traveller has received international recognition, while Shadows of Desire & 152 Drabbles won the 2025 Regal Summit Book Award. His creative work often blends art, philosophy and mysticism.
Outside his artistic pursuits, Shenoy works as the Head of Human Resources at Teyseer Services Company in Qatar, where he has lived since 2007. Balancing a corporate career with creative exploration, his latest achievement stands as a reminder that passion and discipline can coexist and reach a global audience.
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