The exhibition 'Raghubir Singh: Rajasthan (1974-98)' at Mehrangarh Fort presents around 15 photographs taken by renowned photographer Raghubir Singh, illustrating the dynamic essence of Rajasthan before modern transformation. Featuring compelling images like that of villagers enjoying ice lollies, the exhibition captures the tension between tradition and modernity in India. Headlined by Gaj Singh II, the event highlights Jodhpur's evolving cultural landscape, including urban projects aimed at enhancing the city's appeal to tourists, potentially leading to a shift towards contemporary art appreciation in a city known for its royal artifacts.
"Raghubir Singh: Rajasthan (1974-98) brings together Singh's Rajasthan works-dynamic pictures of locals that convey the riotous nature and innate stylishness of Indian life-at Mehrangarh Fort."
"The exhibition comprises around 15 lyrically composed photographs which capture an India in flux: a nation steadfastly holding onto its ancient traditions while hurtling towards a new, uncharted age of modernity."
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