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Photography exhibition showcases 228 works in Lucknow
The All India Photography Art Exhibition opened on Monday, 5 October 2026 at State Lalit Kala Akademi in Lucknow, displaying 228 works by selected and award-winning photographers from across the country. The exhibition will remain open to the public until 10 October, from 10 am to 5 pm.
The Akademi received entries from 167 photographers. A selection committee comprising Anil Risal Singh, Radhakrishna Ganesan and Kumar Jigyasu shortlisted portfolios of 32 photographers, and five portfolios were selected for awards, bringing the total participating photographers to 37. Happy Mukherjee from Hooghly, Ajayesh Jaiswal from Lucknow and Krishna Singh from Varanasi each received the Outstanding Portfolio Award carrying a cash prize of Rs 20,000.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The exhibition signals the growing recognition of photography as a distinct art form within India's cultural institutions. By awarding three photographers from different states, the Akademi highlights regional diversity in contemporary photographic practice. The 37 participants out of 167 entrants reflect a competitive selection process that may encourage higher-quality submissions in future editions. The public has until 10 October to view the works, after which the exhibition closes.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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