Kalsang Dorjee, Majnu Ka Tilla Diaries (20) Possibly 2009 - 2016

Editor: This is Serena Chopra's "Kalsang Dorjee, Majnu Ka Tilla Diaries (20)", a black and white photograph. There's a palpable sense of quiet resilience in this portrait. What stands out to you? Curator: The photograph prompts a crucial question: how does Chopra engage with representation and power dynamics? The subject's Western clothing juxtaposed with his surroundings speaks to globalization's impact and cultural hybridity. What does it mean to see him, a Tibetan refugee, through this lens? Editor: It makes me think about identity. Is he assimilating, resisting, or something in between? Curator: Precisely! And how does Chopra's position as the photographer influence our interpretation? It's a layered exploration of displacement and belonging. Editor: I hadn't considered the photographer's role so deeply. Thanks! Curator: It's vital to remember that photographic portraits involve power, perspective, and representation.