At NCPA Piramal Art Gallery on 30th April To 7th May 2022
Time 12.00 pm to 8.00 pm everyday
As Curator Gajanan Dudhalkar says rich cultural heritage of Maharashtra is sustained over centuries by generations of people with unique diverse and colourful ambience. Arabian sea washes its shores on one side while ranges of Sahyadri creates enchanting natural beautiful terrains. It has long history in visual art starting with cave art of Bhimbetka to cave paintings at Ajanta leading to world famous Warli paintings making Maharashtra handicrafts beyond comparison.
Saints of Maharashtra left behind literature of Abhangs, Dindi, Lavani and other folk art that make the state very proud of its cultural heritage. The craft of Lacquer Ware was introduced around the end of the 17th century later developing into different but unique styles. In textile , the state is far ahead with its chequered history with different types of material woven in variety of styles in Kolhapur, Pune, Paithan and Aurangabad. One can get idea about the tradition with a fact that art of weaving Paithani Sarees is 2000 years old.
On the banks of Krishna, Koyana, Godavari, Tapi and Vainganga civilizations and dynasties have flourished and still their marks remain in the different forms of art and culture in the state. With its multicultural growth , the state finds unique place in heritage of India.
On occasion of 62nd Celebration of Maharashtra Day, we 12 photographers of Mumbai & around have planned Maharashtra Photography Exhibition 2022, from 30th April to 7th May 2022 at NCPA, Mumbai. This exhibition will showcase cultural & natural heritage of the state of Maharashtra.
We all photographers are members of an oldest and eminent organisation, The Photographic Society of India, Est. 1937 where we are showcasing two of our work each.
You are patron and supporter of an art and we will be highly obliged if you can grace us with your presence on Inauguration of the exhibition at 5.00 PM on 30th April 2022.
12 Photographers : One Show Maharashtra 2022
1) Rajendra Waghmare
Worked as a Textile Designer before joining a Central Government Organization, ESIC in 1977. Worked for almost 40 years and retired in 2017 as Deputy Director. During these years perused his hobby of photography.
2) Gajanan Dudhalkar
Photo Journalist since last 35 years and now doing commercial advertising work as well as making coffee table books for clients and also gives lecture on photo journalism as show curator
3) Prakash Dudhalkar
After retirement as a Deputy Secretary to Government of Maharashtra, Prakash Dudhalkar has solely concentrated on photography. His interest mainly lies in nature pictorial and bird’s photography. He is equally interested in activities like exhibitions, slide shows, delivering lectures in schools, colleges, organizations and institutions
4) Vaibhav Jaguste
A believer of capturing simple yet intriguing forms of nature, Mr Vaibhav Jaguste is an active member of the Photography community, guiding and promoting Photography chapters with his expertise. Winning 100+ awards, both at National and International Photography Salons, Vaibhav
5) Subhash Jirange
Besides serving as an Accounts Officer in Maharashtra Finance & Accounts Services, he keeps his hobby as an enthusiastic Art photographer.
6) Swapnil Agaskar
Runs a commercial photography studio in Mumbai, called ‘Swapnil Agaskar Studios LLP’ and also teaches Photography.
His work has been published and displayed in various magazines and exhibitions in India and abroad.
7) Kishore Nikam
Mr Kishor Nikam is a well known photographer for the past 20 years. He obtained MFA Photography, a master degree from Government College of Fine Arts. This has made him more perfect in his art of photography.
8) Sudhir Nazare
A remarkable achievement as a photographer and journalist in the reputed newspaper of Maharashtra for the last 6 years. First Honorable Person from Raigad to win 2 gold medals in 5th International Jodhpur Photography Competition. He has been selected globally and has won the Raigad Zilla Parishad (Raigad Bhushan) Award 2019.
9) Kedar Bhide
Post Graduate in Applied Biology from Haffkine Institute and Diploma in Management Studies from Mumbai University, Kedar has worked in field of environmental Health, specifically control of Vector Borne Diseases for twenty-five years before he started a company Nature Works in 2017 to work in his passion of wildlife conservation and nature photography
10) Dr Sudhir Gaikwad
A Medical Doctor and a hardcore Wildlife Photographer. Have travelled across various dense jungles of the country covering varied terra ins for wildlife photography
11) Deepak Bartakke
Working as Freelance Photographer for more than 35 years. After several years of freelance work as wedding photographer; shot more than 350+ wedding events, Medical, Interior and Architectural photography assignments and Studio Photography for Advertising Agencies. Has been a Member of Jury in several National & International competitions of photography
12) Gopal Bodhe
Dedicated service for 32 years in Indian Navy. Developed liking in photography at the age of 10 and later pursued it as livelihood. Trained for advanced photography in International Workshops.
Extensive work in the various fields of photography such as nature, wildlife and aerial photography. Special interest in heritage and environmental preservation. Conducted many nature workshops for World Wild Life (WWF) – India, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and Photographic Society of India (PSI) for photography development, and nature and heritage awareness.
We are also planning to make Coffee Table Books on Maharashtra and many more subjects.
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GAJANAN DUDHALKAR
Curator
MAHARASTRA PHOTOGRPHY EXIBITION 2020
Mobile : 09820858562
Telephone : 022-24018562
E-mail : maharashtra.art10@gmail.com , gajadudhalkar@gmail.com
