‘Lenscape Kerala’ opens at Victoria Memorial Hall

Kolkata / March 27, 2026

Kolkata, March 27: All-India photo exhibition, ‘Lenscape Kerala’ opened at the Durbar Hall of Victoria Memorial Hall today, showcasing the God’s own Country’s verdant nature, inclusive culture and lived experiences as an all-season destination in 100 frames from India’s 10 leading travel and media photographers.

The show, organised by the Victoria Memorial Hall (Ministry of Culture, Government of  India), in collaboration with Kerala Tourism, Government of Kerala, was inaugurated by the Secretary and Curator of VMH, Dr Sayan Bhattacharya.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sayan Bhattacharya said, “At Victoria Memorial Hall, the most visited museum in India, we are always keen to provide a platform for exhibitions that celebrate and promote India’s rich cultural and natural legacy. Kerala is a treasure trove of the nation’s natural, cultural, artistic, and intangible heritage. At a time when the country is placing renewed emphasis on ‘reverse tourism’ and encouraging domestic travel, this exhibition aligns seamlessly with that vision. Visitors will truly enjoy experiencing the beauty and diversity of one corner of India while standing in another. Such initiatives reflect the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Viksit Bharat, where cultural confidence, sustainable tourism, and national integration are key drivers of inclusive development. The exhibition also resonates with national programmes such as Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Dekho Apna Desh, and Swadesh Darshan, which encourage Indians to explore, appreciate, and connect with the diverse cultural landscapes of the country.”

The show will run from 10 am to 6 pm till March 29.

The exhibition is a novel initiative that displays the infinite variety and charm of Kerala from diverse angles, featuring a unique collection of photographs shot in various parts of the state.

The participating photographers, who came from different parts of India, captured a range of themes such as heritage, architecture, backwaters, wildlife, festivals, spirituality and life of farming and coastal communities in December last year.

A country first initiative, the 10 city show has enthralled viewers in major cities across the country, starting from New Delhi in early January, before reaching the City of Joy, whose cultural ethos strike a chord with Malayalis.  The exhibition also serves an invitation and visual guide to people for whom Kerala is in their bucket list and for those who have already visited the state to explore new layers of experiences.

Curated by eminent art curator and critic Uma Nair, the renowned wildlife and conservation photographer Balan Madhavan was the Director of Photography of the project. The photographers who participated in the project are: H Satish, Shivang Mehta, Saibal Das, Umesh Gogna, Saurabh Chatterjee, Natasha Kartar Hemrajani, Aishwarya Sridhar, Amit Pasricha, Manoj Arora and Kounteya Sinha. They travelled to different parts of the state, focusing on diverse themes and interests.

According to Uma Nair, Lenscape Kerala promises to viewers a visual journey through many dimensions of Kerala in a manner that stimulates curiosity, deepens appreciation, and fosters an enduring sense of admiration. The response to the show had been overwhelming in all places it toured, said Balan Madhavan. The opening of the show was followed by a walkthrough of the exhibition by Uma Nair.

After the grand inauguration in New Delhi, the show had toured Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Surat, before reaching the city.

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