Abul Kalam Azad

I am a photo-artist based in India. Creating visuals of familiar people and surroundings fascinates me. My works are predominantly autobiographical and expressions of my personal and social memories, explorations, and experiences. Between 1990 and 2000, I worked as a photo-journalist with the Press...

I am a photo-artist based in India. Creating visuals of familiar people and surroundings fascinates me. My works are predominantly autobiographical and expressions of my personal and social memories, explorations, and experiences. Between 1990 and 2000, I worked as a photo-journalist with the Press Trust of India and other reputed News Agencies. Eventually, I started practicing photography independently. In 2012, I co-founded Ekalokam Trust for Photography, a non-profit foundation, and extend my services as its Director. I am also acting Editor-in-Chief of PhotoMail, an online magazine.

Awards / Grants: India Foundation for the Arts Grantee, 2017 and 2018
Senior Fellowship, Ministry of Culture, Government of India (2012 - 2014)
Charles Wallace Award for Masters in the UK (1995)
French Government Scholarship for higher studies in photography (1994)

Exhibitions: My works have been exhibited in National/International solo and group shows starting in 1994. My website has a list.