Dedicated photo gallery to be established at Kala Kendra: Principal Secretary Culture
Jammu, Apr 18: Principal Secretary, J&K Department of Culture, B M Sharma Friday announced that a dedicated photography gallery would be established on the first floor of Kala Kendra – envisioned as a permanent platform for photographers to showcase their creativity.
He was addressing the gathering after inaugurating a five-day photo exhibition titled “Trinity: A Group Show” featuring the works of five leading photographers at Kala Kendra, Jammu.
The exhibition has been jointly organised by Kala Kendra Jammu and Aperture – The Jammu Photography Club in the cherished memory of late Chandan Bhadram Shastry, a legendary figure in the field of photography.
The exhibition showcases 45 exceptional works by renowned photographers – Chandan Sunder, Muhammad Anwar Al Nasir, Shishupal, Prof Ashok Kumar and Amarjeet Singh Jandhu–reflecting diverse themes, artistic perspectives, and technical brilliance.
Sharma, who was the chief guest on the occasion, while addressing the gathering expressed deep appreciation for the powerful and evocative photographs on display. He commended the participating photographers for capturing moments that reflect emotion, culture, and storytelling through their lenses.
Sharma also announced several cultural initiatives by the Department of Culture, including a new Cultural Award Scheme to honour the contributions of photographers, painters, sculptors, authors, and researchers.
Dr Javaid Rahi, Secretary, Kala Kendra Jammu; R K Goyal, president, Aperture – The Photography Club; and Prof Ashok Kumar shared the presidium.
In his welcome address, Muhammad Anwar Al Nasir introduced the concept behind “The Trinity: A Group Show” and highlighted the ongoing efforts and initiatives of “Aperture – The Jammu Photography Club” to promote photography as an art form in the region.
Dr Rahi, in his remarks, stated that the main objective of the exhibition was to encourage amateur photographers and enthusiasts to learn and grow through such curated experiences. He informed that live demonstrations on camera handling, framing angles, image mixing, and creative compositions would be held during the exhibition, offering valuable learning for photography lovers.
On this occasion, Aperture – The Jammu Photography Club honoured several eminent photographers for their significant contribution.
The photographers honoured included R K Goyal, Afzal Shah, Channi Anand, Surjit Singh, Rakesh Bakshi, Rajinder Kichloo, Pawan Chowdhary, Ashwani Saberwal and Parveen Sharma.
The event witnessed distinguished guests, artists including Balwant Thakur, Dr Lalit Gupta, K B Jandial, Dr Raj Kumar, O P Sharma, Jang S Verman, Baljeet Raina, S Bajral besides others.
The exhibition will remain open in all the galleries of Kala Kendra till April 22.
