{"id":543,"date":"2026-04-20T11:54:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T06:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikikolkata.com\/english\/?p=543"},"modified":"2026-04-20T12:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T06:37:29","slug":"plaapa-photography-exhibition-kolkata-salon-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikikolkata.com\/english\/event\/plaapa-photography-exhibition-kolkata-salon-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"PLAAPA Photography Exhibition & Kolkata Salon Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 7th Photography Exhibition & Award Ceremony of PLAAPA (Photography Lovers \u2013 An Abode of Photo Addicts)<\/strong> was held in April 2026 at Gallery Gold, Kolkata. The event brought together emerging and established photographers from across India, reflecting the growing influence of salon photography culture in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PLAAPA, ranked No. 1 photography club in India at the 40th FIP Interclub Competition (2025)<\/strong>, has played a significant role in bridging social media photographers with formal salon photography practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PLAAPA (Photography Lovers \u2013 An Abode of Photo Addicts) is a photography collective and salon-oriented platform that focuses on promoting artistic excellence and international recognition. Founded by Snigdha Kar,<\/strong> the organization works as a bridge between enthusiasts and competitive photography circuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The club actively supports photographers in achieving global distinctions such as AFIAP, EFIAP, MPSA, and EFIP, while also curating national and international exhibitions. PLAAPA is known for organizing salons, exhibitions, photography tours, photography mentorship, workshops and award ceremonies that help photographers gain visibility and credentials within recognized photography federations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organization is mentored and administered by a team including Bhaja Gobinda Chowdhury, Snigdha Kar, Sandipan Kar, and other senior members of the photographic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 exhibition at Gallery Gold<\/strong> showcased a wide range of photographic genres including street, nature, portrait, and creative visual storytelling. Alongside the exhibition, an award ceremony recognized outstanding contributions and performances in salon competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event served as a platform for networking, learning, and recognition, drawing participation from photographers across different levels of experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable Participants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibition featured works by multiple photo artists, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n