In 2023 they traveled across the Indian subcontinent to photograph the Jyotirlingams; twelve ancient temples dedicated to Shiva. They were charged not only to document sites of religious pilgrimage but to consider such places as a lens to record cultural and economic realities across the country. In 2025 they documented the Maha Kumbh Mela, the world's largest public gathering which takes place in a temporary city erected to accommodate hundreds of millions of visitors in the flood plains of the Ganges river.
These two photographers work with historic traditions to examine contemporary culture. Their vision extends broadly. They share perspectives, ideas, and often even a camera, and their working process has been a mutual education through the act of seeing, creating a record of contemporary India through their combined sensibility and unique world views.
This exhibition is part of the Fotofocus Biennial. The largest of its kind in America, the Biennial is a month-long celebration of photography and lens-based art. Launched in October 2012, the Biennial is held throughout the Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, and Northern Kentucky region every two years. Over 3,500 artists and participants have been featured in more than 800 exhibitions and programs throughout its history. Each iteration centers around a unifying theme and is realized through the cooperation of museums, galleries, universities, and alternative spaces that connect artists, curators, and creatives. Cumulatively, the Biennial has welcomed over one million visitors since its inception.
The Biennial Opening Program features special events and programs, establishing the theme and dialogues that unite the broader programming. Biennial Events continue at venues throughout the month and include artist and curator talks, tours, performances, screenings, and receptions.
These two photographers work with historic traditions to examine contemporary culture. Their vision extends broadly. They share perspectives, ideas, and often even a camera, and their working process has been a mutual education through the act of seeing, creating a record of contemporary India through their combined sensibility and unique world views.
This exhibition is part of the Fotofocus Biennial. The largest of its kind in America, the Biennial is a month-long celebration of photography and lens-based art. Launched in October 2012, the Biennial is held throughout the Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, and Northern Kentucky region every two years. Over 3,500 artists and participants have been featured in more than 800 exhibitions and programs throughout its history. Each iteration centers around a unifying theme and is realized through the cooperation of museums, galleries, universities, and alternative spaces that connect artists, curators, and creatives. Cumulatively, the Biennial has welcomed over one million visitors since its inception.
The Biennial Opening Program features special events and programs, establishing the theme and dialogues that unite the broader programming. Biennial Events continue at venues throughout the month and include artist and curator talks, tours, performances, screenings, and receptions.