Chandigarh (Capitol Complex 4) 2006 2008

Curator: At first glance, I see a rather subdued atmosphere, the monochrome palette lends the scene a documentary feel, almost timeless. Editor: John Riddy captured this image, titled "Chandigarh (Capitol Complex 4)", in 2006. It depicts Le Corbusier's iconic government buildings in India. Curator: The figure on the camel, juxtaposed against this modernist architecture, it feels deeply symbolic. Is it about the clash of tradition and modernity? Editor: Perhaps, but it also speaks to the evolving role of Chandigarh itself, from a symbol of Nehruvian progress to a lived, complex urban space. The building was a potent symbol of post-colonial India and its aspirations. Curator: Yes, the camel becomes a reminder of the human scale, set against those monumental forms. It is powerful, I think. Editor: Indeed, Riddy's photograph offers a nuanced perspective on the legacy of modernism.