The Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata in collaboration with WBTC (West Bengal Transport Corporation) inaugurated the nine-day long art and culture exhibition part – II.

The inauguration took place at the Esplanade Tram Depot in the esteemed presence of Mr. Gianluca Rubagotti, The Consul General of Italy in Kolkata, and Mr. Rajib De, the Chief photographer of the exhibition.

During the pandemic, this exhibition series was initiated.

Due to the large scale of the photographs, the exhibition was divided into two parts: the first was dedicated to architecture and places and exhibited in diptychs.

The second, is devoted to people caught in their daily activities and exhibited in groups and complemented by the use of relevant props.

Mr. Rajib De said that Kolkata is the soul of cultural and intellectual development.

The event will take place for three days at Esplanade, Shymbazar, Gariahat respectively and conclude on 27th February.

Priyanka Dutta