Photography: Idea and Design Tools

We are pleased to announce the inaugural collaboration between the Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) and the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Bangalore! We will present an Exhibition: India Tecton by German photographer Nicolaus Schmidt and an exclusive Workshop on Photographic Concepts and Design Tools with the artist.

The workshop begins with a guided tour of the Exhibition at the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan. The participants have the opportunity to ask the artist about his working methods.
In the practical part of the course, participants first learn about the wide range of photographic concepts and working methods. Starting with the five most important photographic design tools, the participants will try out their practical implementation and effect in photographic practice. In small groups, self-imposed goals are implemented in photographic practice in the neighborhood of the MAP. The photographic results will be discussed in the course. On the last day, selected images will be printed, showcased as a small exhibition and discussed.

Nicolaus Schmidt studied art and history at the Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Hamburg. He was the founder of rosa, one of the first German magazines of the gay rights movement, and later Chairman of terre des hommes Germany. His work has been exhibited internationally. The book India Tecton, which accompanies the exhibition, is his eighth and the second on India. He lives in Berlin.

Event: Photo Workshop: Photographic Concepts and Design Tools by Nicolaus Schmidt
Date: May 15 to 19, 2023, 10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. daily

Venue: Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan (only on the morning of Day 1) and Museum of Art and Photography

Open to all, a digital camera with aperture setting (no phone) is required, but no previous experience or expertise.

Registration fee: Rs. 250
Last date to register: May 12, 2023
Limited places. Register here.

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