15th Photography Exhibition and Launch of 13th Photography Book: “BLUES”
An Evening Celebrating the Presence and Perception of “BLUES” Through Art, Creativity, and Emotion
Kolkata, December 16, 2025: The 15th Photography Exhibition of renowned photographer Dr. Kausik Ghosh, along with the launch of his 13th photography book, “BLUES”, was inaugurated on Tuesday evening at Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata.
The evening brought together art, thought, and conversation, marking a significant milestone in Dr. Ghosh’s artistic journey. The exhibition showcased a compelling body of work centred on the theme of “BLUES”, exploring the emotional, aesthetic, and philosophical dimensions of the colour blue through photography.
Following the inauguration, an informal panel discussion titled “Presence and Perception of BLUES” was held, delving into the influence of the colour blue on creativity, art, religion, spirituality, cinema, human moods, and its neuro-psychological interpretations.
The panel featured eminent personalities including Samik Bandopadhyay, Critic; Atri Bhattacharya, IAS; Chandra Bhattacharya, Artist; Raju Raman; Barun Chanda, Indian actor and author; Sudripto Tagore; and Ashok Viswanathan, Indian filmmaker, who shared their perspectives on the thematic and emotional resonance of the colour blue across disciplines.
The discussion was further enriched by interactive comments from members of the audience, including Abir Chatterjee, Actor; Ishaa Saha, Actor; Amrita Chattopadhyay, Actor; Premendu Chaki, Indian cinematographer;; Arghyo Kamal Mitra, Indian Film Editor; Srikanta Acharya, Singer; Premendu Bikash Chaki, Indian cinematographer; and Ipshita Barat, who reflected on both the theme and the photographic works on display.
Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Kausik Ghosh, said, “Through ‘BLUES,’ I aimed to capture the depth and many moods of a colour that is both calming and profound. Blue is not only a visual experience—it evokes emotions, memories, and reflections. This exhibition and book are my attempt to explore its presence in art, life, and the human psyche.”
The event witnessed the presence of distinguished guests from the fields of art, cinema, literature, music, and academia, making the evening a vibrant confluence of creative minds. The exhibition and the book launch together reaffirmed Dr. Kausik Ghosh’s enduring engagement with visual storytelling and thematic exploration through photography.
