Inside ‘Craft, Community and Memory’, a photographic exhibition by Jyoti Bhatt

Legendary Indian modernist Jyoti Bhatt will have his works on view at Gallery Vayu, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi, from May 21 to 23. Known for his pioneering work in printmaking, photography, and folk art documentation, Bhatt’s artistic practice has shaped generations of Indian contemporary art through his deep engagement with rural traditions, modernism, and visual storytelling. (express photo web)

A Pioneer of the Baroda School: Jyoti Bhatt emerged as one of the defining artists of the Baroda School movement and became widely respected for blending Indian folk traditions with modern artistic experimentation. (express photo web)

His Art Spans Multiple Mediums: Bhatt is celebrated not only as a painter but also as a printmaker, photographer, and visual archivist whose work ranges from etchings and serigraphs to experimental photography. (wikimedia commons)

He Documented India’s Folk Traditions: For decades, Bhatt travelled across rural India documenting folk art, rangoli, murals, textiles, and disappearing craft traditions through photography. (wikimedia commons)

His Photography Changed Indian Art Conversations: At a time when photography was rarely treated as fine art in India, Bhatt pushed boundaries through experimental “silver gelatin prints” and darkroom techniques. (facebook: anu bhandari)

His Works Are Displayed Internationally: Bhatt’s works are part of major collections including Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian Institution, and the British Museum. (wikimedia commons)

A Living Legend of Indian Modernism: Even in his 90s, Jyoti Bhatt continues to inspire artists and audiences through exhibitions that revisit his lifelong exploration of memory, culture, and identity in Indian art. (facebook: anu bhandari)