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Discover 'Delhi: Looking Out/Looking In', a captivating photography issue published by Aperture. This brand new edition showcases the dynamic interplay between urbanism, art, and activism in Delhi through compelling photographic narratives. Guest edited by Rahaab Allana of the Alkazi Foundation, this collection highlights the progression of Delhi's photographic culture, showcasing iconic works from O. P. Sharma in the 1960s to Aditi Jain's poignant representations of the city’s trans community today. Delve into insightful interviews with acclaimed writer Arundhati Roy and prominent photojournalist Shahidul Alam, exploring significant protest sites across South Asia. The issue also revisits feminist staged portraits by Sheba Chhachhi, offering a rich historical context. Featuring dynamic talents like Jyoti Dhar, Sunil Gupta, and emerging artists Uzma Mohsin and Prarthna Singh, 'Delhi: Looking Out/Looking In' provides a unique perspective on regionalism, politics, and identity, blending archival and contemporary photographic viewpoints. This special publication is a must-have for photography enthusiasts and those looking to understand the vibrant cultural tapestry of Delhi. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781597115049
Format: Sewn
Year: 2021
Publisher: Aperture
Description:
This summer, Aperture presents a special issue focused on the relationship between photography, urbanism, and activist trajectories from Delhi. Guest edited by Rahaab Allana, the Alkazi Foundation's lead curator, the issue explores multiple incarnations of the city’s photographic culture, from O. P. Sharma’s experimental works from the 1960s to Aditi Jain’s intimate tableaux of Delhi’s trans community today. Interviews with revered writer Arundhati Roy and with Bangladesh’s best-known photojournalist, Shahidul Alam, illuminate sites of protest in the city and throughout South Asia. Skye Arundhati Thomas revisits Sheba Chhachhi’s feminist staged portraits from the 1980s and ’90s. Featuring a cross section of dynamic image-makers and thinkers, such as Jyoti Dhar, Sunil Gupta, Ishan Tankha, and Anshika Varma, and emerging voices Uzma Mohsin and Prarthna Singh, the issue is a distinctive meditation on regionalism, politics, and identity, through archival and contemporary photographic viewpoints.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781597115049
Format: Sewn
Year: 2021
Publisher: Aperture
Description:
This summer, Aperture presents a special issue focused on the relationship between photography, urbanism, and activist trajectories from Delhi. Guest edited by Rahaab Allana, the Alkazi Foundation's lead curator, the issue explores multiple incarnations of the city’s photographic culture, from O. P. Sharma’s experimental works from the 1960s to Aditi Jain’s intimate tableaux of Delhi’s trans community today. Interviews with revered writer Arundhati Roy and with Bangladesh’s best-known photojournalist, Shahidul Alam, illuminate sites of protest in the city and throughout South Asia. Skye Arundhati Thomas revisits Sheba Chhachhi’s feminist staged portraits from the 1980s and ’90s. Featuring a cross section of dynamic image-makers and thinkers, such as Jyoti Dhar, Sunil Gupta, Ishan Tankha, and Anshika Varma, and emerging voices Uzma Mohsin and Prarthna Singh, the issue is a distinctive meditation on regionalism, politics, and identity, through archival and contemporary photographic viewpoints.