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Art and Memory are considered as the collective remembrances and interpretations of shared experiences, traditions, and narratives. They serve as a foundational framework through which individuals and societies construct and negotiate their identities. This study investigates how art (painting) as a cultural memory influences the formation, maintenance, and transformation of culture and self-identity across various contexts, including literature, culture, and memory studies. It delves into the intricate relationship between art, cultural memory and self-identity as depicted in the novel Artist, Undone by V. Sanjay Kumar. This paper explores how the author himself navigates his sense of identity, instilling the importance of painting in finding one's real self. The research illuminates how personal and cultural identity is shaped, passed over, and sometimes challenged and preserved by art. This research on art, culture, and memory provides a unique cultural perspective on the art market and how contemporary art and narratives on art preserve the memories of an individual and the whole of a culture. An interdisciplinary analysis and theoretical inquiry help the study aim to deepen the understanding of the potently positive and multifaceted relationship between art, literature, identity, and memory, shedding light on the complexities of human experiences and social belonging.