Prabuddha Dasgupta 1956 - 2012 by Prabuddha Dasgupta

The Prabuddha Dasgupta was one of India’s most influential photographers, celebrated for his raw, emotive imagery and bold approach to composition. Over thirty years, he balanced fashion
photography with personal projects that explored intimacy, urban life, and human relationships, producing work that was both visually stunning and emotionally profound.
Prabuddha Dasgupta 1956–2012 is the definitive monograph capturing his lifetime of creativity. With 292 pages and over 200 photographs, the book offers both iconic and previously unseen
works, providing readers a panoramic view of his journey as an artist. His fashion photography, intimate portraits, and landscapes reveal a depth that goes beyond aesthetics, offering insight into Indian life and culture.
The monograph also contains essays, interviews, and critical commentary, contextualizing his work within both Indian and global photography landscapes. Readers gain not only a visual experience but also a deeper understanding of Dasgupta’s philosophy, approach, and enduring impact on modern photography. For aspiring photographers, students, or art lovers, this book is bot inspiration and reference, a chance to explore a legacy that shaped the visual language of contemporary India.

Short Description: The Prabuddha Dasgupta was a pioneering Indian fashion and fine-art photographer whose work redefined contemporary visual culture. Known for his evocative black-and-white imagery and fearless compositions, Dasgupta created photographs that are intimate,
cinematic, and timeless. This monograph spans his three-decade career and presents over
200 images, many never published or exhibited before. Alongside his iconic fashion editorials and fine-art works, the book includes essays, interviews, and texts that illuminate his uncompromising vision, making it a must-read for photography enthusiasts and professionals
alike.