Arpan Dutta Chowdhury: Black, White & In Between

We met over a late lunch on a rainy Sunday afternoon. The 25-year-old Arpan Dutta Chowdhury arrived with a camera strap slung over one shoulder. The rain-streaked window felt like a natural lens, perfect for this conversation. Arpan is originally from Jhargram, and art has always been part of his family. His father worked […]
One moment at a time : Viewing the World with Dr. Mousumi Roychowdhury’s lens

One moment at a time : Viewing the World with Dr. Mousumi Roychowdhury’s lens. Work identities often tend to overshadow our dreams, passions and desires. For most people, the role they play in their career starts defining them, leaving little room for alternative hobbies or creative pursuits. There are individuals who manage to create harmony […]
Sammya Brata Mullick: Framing Stories Beyond the Lens

Sammya Brata Mullick: Framing Stories Beyond the Lens “Photography is not just about clicking pictures; it’s about telling stories through observation.” Sammya Brata Mullick, a brand ambassador for Nikon India, is well-known for his stunning street and documentary photography, for which he has received recognition worldwide. This wasn’t always the case, though. He first became […]
Bitumen to Pixels: A Photographer’s Chemical Romance

Bitumen to Pixels: A Photographer’s Chemical Romance A literary conversation with Soumya Shankar Ghosal—Canon Maestro and Kolkata photographer—on rickshaws, Benaras, lenses, restraint, and the quiet presence of AI. Curiosity, they say, killed the cat. But in Soumya Shankar Ghosal’s case, it encouraged an artist. He would gaze longingly at the forbidden treasure trove housed in […]