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about
Mitul Kajaria is a photographer, curator, and educator rooted in Architecture, currently training in Psychology and Psychodrama. His work orbits around vital themes: mental health, diverse archives, and the interplay between architecture, urban landscapes, and humanity. Mitul’s identity and pursuits stem from the crossroads of his architectural foundation, his commitment to mental health advocacy, and over a decade of artistic practice.
recognitions
Mitul's photographic work has received international and national recognition from organizations like the World Photography Organisation, Barbican in London and IndiaAfrica. It has been featured in publications such as National Geographic Traveler India, BBC Future Planet, Climate Home News, Better Photography, ASAP Art, Rolling Stone India, Rockstreet Journal, Vice, Firstpost, Architects Journal (UK), and The Architect's Diary.
His work has been showcased in exhibitions at Satya Art Gallery, Khoj International Artists Association, Indian Photography Festival in Hyderabad, Abhivyakti City Arts Festival, Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy, CRY, and Living Waters Museum.
He has been a recipient of grants and awards from the Jakarta International Photo Festival in Indonesia, the Khoj International Artists Association in Delhi, Photo Kathmandu in Nepal, and the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy.
Mitul has worked in the capacity of a curator at events like Abhivyakti the Arts Festival, National Photography Festival, Communities of Choice for Chennai Photo Biennale at Kochi Muziris Biennale, Curating for Culture, and Gujarat Photo Festival.