Stunning archival images of leading artistes captured during live performances

An exhibition showcases archival portraits of leading Indian classical artistes taken during their live performances. Titled Aks–e-Mousiqui, the exhibition which began December 8, 2021 and ends December 14, 2021 at Annexe art gallery features black and white photographs by Rakesh Sinha from Lucknow. (Source: PR Handout)

As per Sinha, "These 16x20 inches bromide photographs capture the myriad moods and emotions of the artist as they immerse themselves in their art forms. Often intimate and personal, the photographs capture forever a moment in time"; Dr Sitara Devi (Source: PR Handout)

The artists include Kathak exponents Sitara Devi, Shovana Narayan and Pt Birju Maharaj, and musicians Pt Jasraj, Wadali Brothers among others (Source: PR Handout)

Pt Birju Maharaj (Source: PR Handout)

A self-taught photographer, Sinha has been photographing performances of not just dancers and musicians but also that of theatre and literature personalities for over 4 decades; Shovana Narayan (Source: PR Handout)

Sinha who also works with colours mentions that "his first love and passion" is for black and white photography.; Pandit Kumar Gandharv (Source: PR Handout)

Pandit Jasraj (Source: PR Handout)

Sinha has participated in group exhibitions across India including at ‘Tansen Samaroh’, 2003 in Gwaliar where he had a solo show; ‘Viraasat’ 1997 Allahabad; ‘Rajaya Natya Samaroh’ 1988 Dehradun; and ‘Rajaya Natya  Samaroh’ 1990 Bareli; to name just a few; Sanjukta Panigrahi (Source: PR Handout)

Pt Ritvik Sanyal (Source: PR Handout)

Wadali brothers (Source: PR Handout)