A three-day photography exhibition, 'The Shutter Scape – Chapter 2', opened at ICCR, Kolkata, on 28 November 2025, drawing art lovers, professionals, and young creators into a celebration of visual storytelling and inclusivity. Organised by the photography community ‘The Shutter Circle’, the event brought together dignitaries, artists, and children from underserved backgrounds, making the exhibition not only an artistic showcase but also a platform for social awareness.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by renowned photographer and globetrotter Sushmita Bhattacharya, Deputy Chief Commercial Manager (PS and PM) Sri Kausik Mitra (IRTS), and members of the Mukti Rehabilitation Centre, an NGO based in Rajarhat.
During the inauguration, founder member Indrasish Guha Thakurta highlighted photography’s powerful role in storytelling and building social consciousness. Sri Kausik Mitra encouraged budding photographers to embrace the craft with curiosity and passion, urging them to explore the world through their cameras.
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Mukti works with a mission to empower and rehabilitate addicted adults and children, helping them reintegrate into mainstream society through education, self-help training, communication skills, literacy, and behavioural development. The presence of children from Mukti Foundation, invited as Honorary Guests, brought heartfelt energy to the exhibition, reinforcing its core message of inclusion and perspective.
Celebration of culture and creativity
With more than 280 photographs on display, the exhibition captured everyday moments through fresh, authentic, and deeply personal lenses.
Organisers shared that the exhibition, held from 28 to 30 November, aimed not only to celebrate artistic excellence but also to inspire young minds, particularly children from underserved communities. Plans were expressed to host interactive sessions in the near future where young enthusiasts can experiment with cameras and learn basic photography techniques under professional mentorship, encouraging them to dream and create fearlessly.
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A portion of the exhibition’s proceeds was handed over to the Mukti Foundation to support its ongoing work with vulnerable children.
The event concluded on 30 November with a closing ceremony presided over by filmmaker Debasish SenSarma and internationally acclaimed photographer Sandipan Mukherjee, who awarded certificates and mementoes to the participants. A vote of thanks acknowledged all contributors and visitors who helped reinforce the exhibition’s vision of merging art with social responsibility.
