LATITUDE 28 is proud to present Jyoti Bhatt: Through the Line & the Lens, a printmaking retrospective of eminent artist Jyoti Bhatt, curated by artist Rekha Rodwittiya.
The exhibition offers a new reading of the enduring influence of Jyoti Bhatt—one of India’s most distinguished printmakers and pedagogues—through an intimate survey of his prolific artistic journey. Featuring a rich array of etchings, lithographs, serigraphs, photographs, and personal writings—including diaries and letters—this retrospective presents an unparalleled insight into Bhatt’s practice and philosophy. His photographic documentation of the Living Traditions of India has developed a deep conversation with his graphic prints over the decades. This exhibition dives into the interconnected nature of Bhatt’s multiple practices, positioning them with his pedagogical frameworks.
His profound engagement with folk symbols and motifs—meticulously recorded in his notebooks—shaped a distinct visual vocabulary that merged local traditions with contemporary sensibilities. With a career spanning over six decades, Bhatt has remained dedicated to pedagogy, championing printmaking not just as an artistic discipline but as a democratic medium capable of mass dissemination and cultural literacy.
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