Museo Camera presents Touching Light: A Prelude to the Bicentennial of Photography (1827–2027), an exhibition curated by Aditya Arya that pays tribute to the practitioners and practice of analog photography. As photography approaches its bicentennial milestone in 2027, analog photography, with its tactile processes, remains unparalleled in its immersive nature. From loading film to the suspense of the darkroom, the medium invites intimacy between the photographer, subject, and image. Each print carries imperfections—grain, leaks, shifts in tone—that add to its authenticity, fragility, and enduring allure. In India, the journey of analog photographers over two centuries reflects adaptation, resilience, and creativity. Touching Light brings together rare historical photographs alongside works by 28 contemporary Indian photographers.
Find out more about the show here.