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SATHISH KUMAR

Last Page

Just as the last pages of  our school notebooks often contained our scribbles and personal notes, this  'Last Page' is a heartfelt expression of gratitude to the many places of  learning that have shaped my journey, particularly since I left my hometown to  pursue photography.

Historically, Kanchipuram—my hometown—has been revered as  a center of learning, and that spirit has deeply influenced my journey. This  journey has been one of continuous learning, and I hold deep appreciation for every space—photo festivals, exhibitions, workshops, grants, residencies,  galleries and foundations—where I have had the chance to learn, unlearn, and grow,  both in art and in life.

I am grateful to the places below where I met  photographers, artists, mentor, curators, tutors, colleagues, and friends who  have guided, challenged, and inspired me over the past two decades. These memories  and connections will always remain close to my heart.

Kavitha Photo Studio, Bangalore (Uncle’s photo studio)

St.Thomas College of Arts and Science, Chennai 2003-2006

Ambitions 4 Photography Academy, Chennai 2007-2008

Trikaya Photos (2009-2011)

Delhi Photo Festival 2013 / 2015

Kosuke Okahara’s Book Making Workshop, Chennai 2014

Sohrab Hura, in multiple places

Angkor Photo Festival and Workshop, Cambodia 2014

Urban Water Workshop by Munem Wasif & Ravi Agarwal,Chennai 2016

Chennai Photo Biennale

Goethe Institute, Chennai

Pondy Photo Festival, Pondicherry

Photo Kathmandu, Nepal

Book Making Workshop with Valentina Abenavoli at Mettupalayam. 2018

13Jara Collective

Book Building Residency with Dayanita Singh at Goa 2019 & 2020

Ishara Art Foundation, Dubai

Serendipity Arts Foundation, New Delhi

Rencontres d’Arles Photo Festival, France 2022

Karthik, Printer, Inspire Madras

Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts, Goa

Experimenter, Kolkata.

Map for Interconnected practice to the Growing like a Tree: Static In The Air, exhibition curated by Sohrab Hura at Ishara Art Foundation, 2021

Outskirts of Kanchipuram from ‘Home’ series.