Hyderabad exhibition celebrates works of local photographers on World Photography Day
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Centre for Photography, in association with the Telangana Government, Telangana Tourism, the State Gallery of Art, and the Indian Photo Festival, is celebrating World Photography Day (August 19, 2024) by launching an exhibition featuring the works of Hyderabad photographers.
The exhibition was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Vani Prasad, Principal Secretary of the YAT & C Dept., Government of Telangana, along with the Guest of Honor, Dr. Lakshmi Korra, Director of the State Art Gallery, and Indian Photo Festival, and the Founder and Director, Aquin Mathews.
The State Art Gallery in Madhapur has been a prominent venue for hosting art and culture-related events in Hyderabad for the past 20 years. The venue is open year-round from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure capable of hosting events of international repute. The exhibition will be on view until August 31, 2024, every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and entry is free for all.
Speaking on this occasion, IPF Director Aquin Mathews said, “Today is the day to celebrate photography and to celebrate us! Anyone with a smartphone is a photographer; it may not be professional, but it is one. We are delighted to bring to you a show of beautiful images captured by some of the most sought-after photographers of Hyderabad, along with pictures clicked by non-professional photographers and college students. This is a platform where anyone who would like to showcase their talent in photography is welcome to apply. We are building this initiative annually to mark this day every year.”
Aquin further said, “This year, we received over 500 images, out of which we bring to you the best 42, which are showcased until August 31st at this beautiful venue, State Art Gallery. HCP is most grateful to Dr. Lakshmi and the entire team at this venue for extending their unwavering support to such initiatives that bring the community together through art and culture.”
Guest of Honor, Dr. Lakshmi Korra, Director of State Art Gallery, stated, “State Art Gallery is committed to supporting art and artists from all walks of life. We take great pride in our association with initiatives such as today. It is a pleasure to open the World Photography Day exhibition by the Hyderabad Centre for Photography. I want to congratulate all the photographers whose works are showcased at this exhibition. We welcome our fellow Hyderabadis to visit the exhibition. The venue and halls are open for visitors every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.”
Several renowned photographers have graced the International Photography Festival (IPF) and Hyderabad. They include Nick Ut, a Pulitzer Prize winner known for capturing the iconic “Napalm Girl” image, and Carol Guzy, a four-time Pulitzer Award winner. Other notable photographers featured include Richard Drew, a 73-year-old Associated Press photojournalist famous for capturing the “Falling Man” from the World Trade Center; British photographer Tim Flach, known for his human-like animal portraits; and Rachael Strecher, the Director of Media Innovation at the National Geographic Society, who leads grant-making to support various storytellers such as photographers, writers, filmmakers, and cartographers.
