“Seeing Things” — Exhibition of my photographs at Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai from 17th – 25th August 2010

In a metropolis like Mumbai, where everyone leads a very busy life with their continuous bustling, and where people are mostly concentrating on the road or pavement, watching every step and dodging their way through to reach their destination as soon as possible, it is not uncommon that the most beautiful and exotic works of architecture go totally unnoticed year after year. Things worth seeing are noticed and documented more by visitors and tourists rather than by those who frequent the roads regularly. Our own locality is taken so much for granted that we are surprised when we are shown things which we ought to have noticed almost daily.

This is an exhibition showing a few such sights in the downtown of Mumbai city in colour as well in Black & White, and also  some miscellaneous photographs in stark black & white for those who like to see a variety in a light very different from that which is normally seen……. Hence the title “SEEING THINGS”.

Dawn over Mumbai’s Chowpatty Bay.

Taj Mahal Hotel & Gateway of India.

Horniman Circle – The faces above the arches of the buildings are very interesting.

Flora Fountain – These are different images of the sculptures on Flora Fountain (now known as Hutatma Chowk)…. so exquisite.

Victoria Terminus (VT) – A World Heritage site, (now known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus – CST), it offers spectacular architecture and one never tires of studying the different aspects and motifs on the outer walls. It was built in 1887 and was named “Victoria Terminus” in honour of Queen Victoria.This famous architectural landmark in Gothic style was built as the headquarters of the Great Indian Peninsular Railway.

Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC) – This is a national heritage building situated opposite the Victoria Terminus.

David Sassoon Library.

Elphinstone College – Established in 1856 it is one of the oldest of colleges of the University of Mumbai. The college is famous for its Romanesque  Transitional style building that has been now categorized as a Heritage structure. Seen here is the bust of Sir Cowasjee Jehangir above the entrance to the college.

Prince of Wales Museum – A magnificent structure built in a confluence of Gothic and Moorish styles, and crowned by a sparkling white dome was built in early 1900s to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales.

Bombay University – The University of Bombay was established at the Fort Campus in 1857. It is well-known for its Gothic architecture.

Regal Cinema’s Art Deco Style.

Some of the Stark B&W Images on display – Mario Giacomelli style.