Category: Great Masters

Conchita Fernandes takes a look at the enterprising life of Felice Beato, one of the most prolific photographers of the 19th century. The Taj Mahal from the East, about April 1859. Have you ever wondered how war photography came to be? Or what must have led the early practitioners of photography to setup base for months in… Continue reading Felice Beato

Raj Lalwani soaks in the poetry that runs through the contemplative photographs of Abbas Kiarostami, the legendary Iranian filmmaker, whose journey shares a significant link to the history of photography. “It’s clear why the road has been a favourite subject for poets and writers,” he said in his narration during the movie Roads of Kiarostami. “The image… Continue reading Abbas Kiarostami

Sunil Gupta talks to Conchita Fernandes of the several battles he has had to wage dealing with his identity, sexuality and ultimately, his illness. The Wedding from Exiles (1986). Photographs courtesy Sunil Gupta/Vadehra Art Gallery (New Delhi); Sepia Eye (New York) and Stephen Bulger Gallery (Toronto). Sunil Gupta Art plays an important role in conversation, and over the… Continue reading Sunil Gupta

Conchita Fernandes looks at the work of John Margolies who spent a lifetime documenting the flamboyant and garish trappings of obscure towns. Poor Man’s Tires, Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana (1982). 1940-2016 Necessity and or desire have spurred several inventions that have shaped the course of history. Take, for instance, John G Rand’s invention of flexible… Continue reading John Margolies

Conchita Fernandes traces the career of Gertrude Käsebier, whose life extended far beyond the domain allotted to the women of her time. Hermine (Käsebier) Turner and her son in a garden in Oceanside, Long Island (1905). (1852-1934) Photograph by Adolf de Meyer Photographic history tends to relegate certain timelines into oblivion. For instance, if you… Continue reading Gertrude Käsebier

What does it take to be an ambassador for the natural world? If you ask Dhritiman Mukherjee, the answer is every breath and every moment. The award-winning photographer speaks to Tanvi Dhulia about his journey and philosophy. A male gharial ferries little hatchlings across a river in the Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary. When pursuing the Bengal Florican in the grasslands… Continue reading Dhritiman Mukherjee

Conchita Fernandes looks at the work of Jane Evelyn Atwood, who uses her photographs to answer questions that only a few of us have ventured to investigate. L’Institut Départemental des Aveugles, Saint-Mandé, France, 1980, from The Blind. Most of us forget that all photographs, even those that are expected to be objective and accurate in their… Continue reading Jane Evelyn Atwood