Description:
There are numerous nomadic communities in India who have played an important role in society for many generations. Tragically they are now some of the most marginalized people of India. Bharat’s latest exhibition depicts their present lifestyle showing some of the problems and prejudices they face from society in general as well as the influence the Raj has had in branding some of these communities as criminals. One NGO (www.vssmindia.org) is trying to turn the tide for these nomads and their story forms part of the exhibition. Bharat is an Oxford based photographer who regularly spends time in India with NGOs working on social issues relating to women workers as well as nomadic communities. His stunning black and white images pick out the dignity and desperation of their lives.
