Freundl, Diana
Moving Still: Performative Photography in India
- ISBN 13:
- 9781773270494
- author:
- Freundl, Diana
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Figure 1 Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 16.5 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Moving Still: Performative Photography in India explores the intersection of modern and contemporary photography in India. This publication delves into themes of migration, gender, religion, and national identity through the lens of photography. It features works by artists such as Naveen Kishore, Atul Bhalla, Tejal Shah, Vivan Sundaram, Sunil Gupta, Anita Dube, and Pushpamala N., who engage in a global dialogue while rooted in India's cultural diversity. The book includes profiles on each of the participating artists, a timeline on the history of performative photography, and essays by Diana Freundl and Gayatri Sinha that expand on the historical importance and relevance of photography as an artistic medium in India. This publication offers a nuanced understanding of photography's role in shaping national identity and its continued evolution. Through its diverse range of artists and approaches, Moving Still provides a unique perspective on the power of photography to capture and reflect the complexities of modern India.
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