Frames That Matter: Indian Photo Festival 2025 Zooms in on Identity and Art

Hyderabad becomes a canvas for global stories as IPF opens its 11th edition  
The Indian Photo Festival (IPF), organized by the Light Craft Foundation and supported by the Telangana government, returns to Hyderabad with a compelling lineup of visual narratives. Hosted at the State Art Gallery in Madhapur and partner venues across the city, the festival runs from November 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026.

This year’s edition received 820 entries from 50 countries, curated by an international jury including Nicole Tung, Gurinder Osan, Sukruti Anah Stanley, and Madhavan Pillai. The program features solo and group exhibitions, artist talks, workshops, and documentary screenings—spotlighting themes from indigenous rituals to urban solitude.

Notable updates  

• 820 entries from 50 countries selected for exhibition  
• Featured artists include Rohit Chawla, Giles Clarke, Nazanin Jeddi, and Gloriana Jiménez  
• Documentary highlights include Nagoba Jatara by Jennifer Alphonse  
• Festival aims to bridge art and social awareness through photography  
• Interactive sessions and mentorships to nurture emerging storytellers  

Sources: UNI India, Telangana Tribune, The Hindu, Indian Photo Festival Official Site