Incy became a part of our little collection of lost, abandoned souls about five years ago. He was probably left behind because he was the runt of the litter. We found him badly wounded and near death. We also recognised an uncommon will to survive, somehow common with all newly born creatures. This little orange… Continue reading Lessons from Loss
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An End is Just Another Beginning
When was the last time you did something for the first time? Take a moment to think about Nicéphore Niépce in 1826, taking what is considered the world’s first photograph of a courtyard through a windowpane in his house. View from the Window at Le Gras, it’s called. Was he nervous, as he waited for… Continue reading An End is Just Another Beginning
The Entangled Flow of Water
Few residents of the Saidapet slum had pipes attached to their motors, so that they could draw water from their private containers on the ground. Sathish Kumar “Photographs can be exhibited anywhere, provided they communicate the story.” When Sathish looks at water pipes, he is reminded of a maze, especially the ones he found while… Continue reading The Entangled Flow of Water
Felice Beato
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
Symphonies of Change
Nastaran Farjadpezeshk speaks to Nilofer Khan about her childlike curiosity, and her fondness for fleeting, everyday moments. The coachman watches his horses through the window of an old, local cafe. For the longest time, Iran was trapped in a quagmire of politics, conflict and sanctions. The culturally rich country— the birthplace of one of the oldest… Continue reading Symphonies of Change
Despite Everything, an Unusual Gift of Time
In the many years of working with the subject, I have come across a large number of reasons or rationales for the serious practice of photography. I have occasionally questioned myself about this, moreso over the last year. With the lock-downs, restrictions on travel and social distancing, things took on new meaning for photographers. Some… Continue reading Despite Everything, an Unusual Gift of Time
Ziggy Stardust and the Beauty of Reinvention
On 10 January 2016, the world lost a trailblazer, a pioneer musician and an artist unlike any other, David Bowie. After battling with cancer for 18 months, he succumbed to the disease at the age of 69. As the news broke out, his heartbroken fans reacted in every possible way they could. Many organised impromptu… Continue reading Ziggy Stardust and the Beauty of Reinvention
Small Wonders
Starting out early in the day ensures that my little friends are asleep. This makes it easier for me to shoot them. Photograph/Vadim Trunov Vadim Trunov introduces us to the world of lilliputian creatures, and explores their interaction with the environment they call home. My Assignment Description: To create playful stories out of macro shots of… Continue reading Small Wonders
What Do Your Photographs Say About You?
In less than a century since it was introduced to the world, photography, for the first time, became commonplace and accessible with the first Kodak camera in 1888 that came with a 100-exposure roll of film. At this time, Eugène Atget was already working as a commercial photographer, and by 1898, his focus shifted solely… Continue reading What Do Your Photographs Say About You?
Abbas Kiarostami
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