PERSPECTIVE 2.0

A Unique Photographic and Cultural 'Art Baithak'
in Navi Mumbai

VIBGYOR Photography is proud to announce the grand opening of PERSPECTIVE 2.0, a premier photography exhibition set to transform Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Navi Mumbai Kendra, Vashi, into a vibrant hub of visual and performing arts from 10th to 12th April 2026.

The exhibition will be inaugurated by our esteemed Chief Guests:

Achyut Palav: Calligraphy is his worship and promoting Indian Calligraphy and scripts is his mission in life. To him the numerous phonetically evolved scripts of India are superior examples of design. Each letterform a work of art with high potential of application across media and subjects. He ardently believe that calligraphy is an art of a common man and have dedicated his life in exploring various styles and concepts. He has worked extensively in Roman, Devnagari and few other Indian scripts and initiated many programs and events to promote the beauty of the artform. His work primarily encourages people to view Indian calligraphy in a whole new light, recognize its vast applicability and its ability to interact with performing arts to create compositions. With his exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations, he has attempted to experiment with various themes, subjects, tools etc. that highlight the ability of calligraphy to seek the hidden subtlety, energy and emotions behind words and capture their meaning in an artistic manner.

Ritam Banerjee: Ritam Banerjee has never quite understood the need to create a niche. He seeks inspiration and challenge in diversity — rejecting, redefining and bending genres to give his imagination and his images enough room to breathe. Ritam shoots spas and slums, ketchup and cars with the same intensity and focus that he reserves for Hollywood royalty and Fortune 500 CEOs. He plays no favourites between portraits and photojournalistic work, or advertising, architecture, automobiles, fashion, food, travel, and projects that fall between those stools. Known for his visual wit and high energy, Ritam’s craft is unorthodox, intuitive and fun — and designed to draw out that invisible, elusive magic that lies ‘beyond the canvas’.

Memories of 2019

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Our Story

VIBGYOR is a platform for exploring the heritage, culture and nature through a lens. In the year 2012, a few friends with a common nomadic mind joined hands and commenced an unknown journey to capture newer geographies. Today, when we have already crossed our 100th initiative benchmark successfully, we look back and acknowledge the enthusiasm, love and patronage that we have received aplenty.

Even today, our philosophy for VIBGYOR has not changed a bit. We are the same culture and heritage lovers and the same travel maniacs, as well. The “craziness for colour” has, in fact, increased and become an integral part of our initiatives. The healthy competition amongst participants has helped in excelling the overall skill-set and passion for knowledge.

Throughout the ages, our country has carried a unique historical and cultural heritage. The diversity makes it more colourful. We, at VIBGYOR, are passionate about travelling and engaging with people with different cultural habits and backgrounds, with the objective of knowing them better. Our medium of expression is photography and fine art, with the sole purpose of heritage awareness and knowledge sharing. Our ONLY mantra at heart is to “KNOW OUR OWN COUNTRY BETTER AND BE A PROUD INDIAN”.

Our initiatives encourage amateur photographers to kick-start their aspirations. Our endeavours help travel enthusiasts to know about unknown destinations, and they should explore them. Our photo-journals help a countryman to discover an unknown heritage in his own land – be it a palatial dilapidated building or an ancient place of worship. This uniqueness separates us from the crowd of numerous forums promoting photography in the age-old stereotype manner.

Though we started our journey from Kolkata, we now have active chapters in Mumbai, Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad. We also accept invitations from other places like Sikkim, Mizoram and Ahmedabad to organise exclusive initiatives for the sake of Art promotion.

About PERSPECTIVE 2.0

The Call for Entries for Perspective 2.0 witnessed an overwhelming nationwide response. The curation team received approximately 625 breathtaking photographs submitted by 65 talented participants spanning 6 cities. After a rigorous and highly competitive selection process, 125 masterful frames have been handpicked to grace the gallery walls, representing a diverse array of genres and visual storytelling.

Special Attraction: "Chhau in Mumbai Daily"
A major highlight of this year's exhibition is a dedicated special zone showcasing the unseen, conceptual frames from the highly acclaimed "Chhau in Mumbai Daily" calendar shoot. This exclusive segment beautifully integrates the vibrant, traditional Chhau dancers of Purulia, West Bengal, into the bustling, everyday life of Mumbai—a visual treat previously kept under wraps.

The "Art Baithak" Experience
Moving beyond the traditional gallery format, Perspective 2.0 is designed around the soulful concept of a rural Bengal "Baithak"—an open, inclusive gathering where people come together to share art, converse, and connect over freshly cooked vegetarian snacks and tea, proudly catered by our Refreshment Partner, Kolkata Treat. To provide an unforgettable experience to all visitors, the exhibition seamlessly integrates live performing arts into the visual gallery space.

EXHIBITION DETAILS

Inauguration: 10th April 2026, 5:00 PM

Exhibition Dates: 11th & 12th April 2026

Timing: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM (both days)

Venue: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Navi Mumbai Kendra, Vashi, Navi Mumbai

Supported By: SIGMA

Refreshment Partner: Kolkata Treat

Art Baithak Schedule

The dynamic daily schedule of events and live performances is as follows:

Friday, 10th April 2026
• 5:00 PM: Grand Inauguration.
• 6:00 PM: "Shubharmbh": An Invocation Dance offering by Sree Dance Production. Led by Smt. Sree Nandy, this versatile ensemble has presented thematic dance productions across India for over 15 years. Smt. Nandy is a Visharad in Kathak and an exponent of Creative Dance, having trained under Padmashree Smt. Mamata Shankar and Smt. Tanusree Shankar.

Saturday, 11th April 2026
• 4:00 PM: Chase the Race 3 / RWITC Derby 2026 Book Launch. In 2016, VIBGYOR did a photo documentary on the Mumbai Derby, and the photo documentary book was released. After 10 years, the same has been repeated with a fresh set of like-minded photographers. The book is officially getting released here on the occasion of the 14th Anniversary of VIBGYOR Photography. The first look will for sure give the best charm to the viewers, so do visit and be a part of the privileged ones to watch it unveil live at the venue.
• 5:00 PM: Collage by Kids by HijiBiji. Team Hiji Biji celebrates the nonsensical, laughs a little too loud, and finds beauty in the unnoticed corners of everyday life. In a world rushing to make sense, they choose chaos, joy, and imagination.
• 5:30 PM: Dance by Saptaparni Cultural Foundation. Emerging during the 2020 pandemic to keep the lamp of culture alive and stand beside humanity, Saptoporni is a hymn to Bengali roots and a chorus of unity.
• 6:00 PM: Violin Recital: Whispers of the Soul by Maitrayee Performing Arts. Founded by versatile violinist Maitrayee Pramanik Khan, who is trained in both Indian and Western classical music, the group is widely appreciated for its artistic excellence and cultural inclusivity.
• 7:00 PM: Vasundhara Varnam by SHAKTI CREATIVES. (Bio pending).

Sunday, 12th April 2026
• 4:30 PM: Bengali Recitation by Ankur. Established in September 2025 to nurture linguistic pride, Ankur is a cultural platform dedicated to the Bengali language and the art of elocution. The group is mentored by Urmi Ray, an accomplished elocutionist and English Language trainer with over 22 years of experience.
• 5:00 PM: Mangalacharan (Ganesh Vandana) and Prathama Pallavi (Pure Dance Presentation) by Shrikrishnvallabha Academy of Performing Arts. Group leader Mahi Mahesh Joshte has practiced Odissi for 14 years and received training from several eminent Gurus, including Guru Anuradhaji Gandhi and Guru Ankurji Balal.
• 5:30 PM: Shudhha Nritta, in taal Roopak by Shilpi Kathak Academy. Founded by Ms. Somoja Saha, an ardent art seeker and Nritya Visharad from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, the academy teaches over a hundred art seekers and is affiliated to Pracheen Kala Kendra.
• 6:00 PM: Shiva Stuti in Bharatnatyam by Andaal’s Fine Arts. Founder and artistic director Mrs. Madhuri Prathap completed her M.F.A. in Bharatanatyam from Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya and strictly adheres to the traditional style across her three Mumbai centers.
• 6:30 PM: Ganesh Vandana in Bharatnatyam by Priyanka’s Dance Beats. Guru Priyanka Dey is a dedicated Bharatanatyam dancer with over 10 years of experience who nurtures students from a young age to become confident stage performers.
• 7:00 PM: Varnamritam by Arunodaya Kala Niketan, Mumbai. Founded by Late Guru M.N. Suvarna and now led by international Bharatanatyam dancer Dr. Guru Meenakshi Shriyan, this institution has been spreading knowledge through culture and fine arts for the past 65 years.

Perspective 2.0 is an open invitation to all art lovers, artists, and the general public across all genres, industries, and backgrounds. There is no entry fee. Visitors are encouraged to come with their friends and family, enjoy the visual and performing arts, and soak in the pure, creative energy of the Baithak.

A Note from the Founder’s Desk

Welcome to PERSPECTIVE 2.0.

When we envisioned the return of this exhibition, we knew a traditional, silent gallery wouldn't suffice. Art, in its truest essence, is a conversation. That is why we introduced the "Art Baithak"—a unique confluence where the frozen, captured moments of photography breathe alongside the dynamic rhythms of live classical dance, instrumental music, and poetry. This is our way forward: breaking down the silos between different mediums and uniting them under one roof to create a holistic, living cultural ecosystem where artists and art lovers can connect deeply.

But Perspective 2.0 is more than just a cultural convergence; it is a firm statement of purpose. Today, as Artificial Intelligence floods our screens with synthesized pixels, composite realities, and prompt-generated imagery, the authenticity of the human eye is more precious than ever.

With this exhibition, VIBGYOR is setting a new benchmark to champion the absolute purest form of photography. The 125 frames adorning these walls are not born from algorithms or artificial shortcuts. They are the tangible results of dust on the boots, the grueling patience of waiting hours for the perfect light, and the raw, unfiltered human perspective. We are proudly defying the ongoing wave of AI to remind the world that true art requires a heartbeat, a physical presence, and a soul.

Thank you for being here to witness the world through our eyes. Come, immerse yourself in this celebration of genuine, unyielding human creativity.

Indranil Mukherjee

Founder Member, VIBGYOR Photography