India Through Its Photographers: Major Exhibition in Trieste
There's an exciting exhibition called 'India oggi. 17 fotografi dall’Indipendenza ai nostri giorni' taking place at the Magazzino delle Idee in Trieste from November 11, 2023, until February 18, 2024. Curated by Filippo Maggia, it’s the first major European display of Indian photography spanning 70 years, showcasing more than 500 works, including photos, videos, and installations from 17 different artists. This exhibit tells the story of India’s evolution from colonial rule to its current status as a global player, highlighting its challenges and dreams. Some well-known contributors are Kanu Gandhi, Bhupendra Karia, and Raghu Rai. The event is organized by ERPAC and reflects contemporary issues like overpopulation and LGBT+ rights, inspired by Maggia’s experiences at the New Delhi 'Art Summit.'
Key facts
- Exhibition 'India oggi. 17 fotografi dall’Indipendenza ai nostri giorni' runs from 11 November 2023 to 18 February 2024 at Magazzino delle Idee, Trieste.
- Curated by Filippo Maggia, it is the first European exhibition to cover 70 years of Indian photography.
- Over 500 works by 17 Indian photographers, including Kanu Gandhi, Raghu Rai, Sunil Gupta, and others.
- Produced by ERPAC – Ente Regionale per il Patrimonio Culturale del Friuli Venezia Giulia.
- The show includes iPads with interviews for 15 of the 17 artists.
- Originally planned as two sections (1947-2000 and 2000-present), but consolidated into one due to space constraints.
- Artists address issues like post-colonial identity, economic boom, diaspora, caste, and LGBT+ rights.
- Maggia states the Global South has advanced in critical capacity compared to the West.
Entities
Artists
- Kanu Gandhi
- Bhupendra Karia
- Pablo Bartholomew
- Ketaki Sheth
- Sheba Chhachhi
- Raghu Rai
- Sunil Gupta
- Anita Khemka
- Serena Chopra
- Dileep Prakash
- Vicky Roy
- Amit Madheshiya
- Senthil Kumaran Rajendran
- Vinit Gupta
- Ishan Tanka
- Soumya Sankar Bose
- Uzma Mohsin
- Filippo Maggia
- Hans Ulrich Obrist
Institutions
- Magazzino delle Idee
- ERPAC – Ente Regionale per il Patrimonio Culturale del Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Fondazione Fotografia di Modena
- Art Summit
- Art India
Locations
- Trieste
- Italy
- India
- New Delhi
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh