#avijit halder

Avijit Halder’s "ghost", Baruipur India

Avijit Halder's journey commenced with the Academy Award-winning documentary 'Born into Brothels' in 2004. The film, 'Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids' written and directed by Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman, follows Briski's journey through Sonagachi in Kolkata, India. Upon reaching the district, she began to teach sex workers' children the basics of photography. Halder was among the eight kids she taught. This documentary played a profoundly pivotal role in shaping his early identity.

Excerpt from Avijit Halder’s profile for Bonhams.

Bonhams presents 'The Asia Edit: Contemporary Art from the South Asian Diaspora'

Bonhams is pleased to present 'The Asia Edit: Contemporary Art from the South Asian Diaspora', an auction uniting artists from mesmerising pockets of South Asia. From New Delhi to Dhaka to Bhutan, it features some of the most sensational names from the subcontinent, including Avijit Halder, Ayesha Kamal Khan, geetha thurairajah, Jasmir Creed, Kirthana Selvaraj, Md Tokon, Meena Hasan, Preetika Rajgariah, Vikram Kushwah, and Zimbiri. Through themes that reclaim one's identity, champion self-acceptance, and seek refuge in daydreams amidst a perpetually transient existence, the works encapsulate the inner conviction that eventually surfaces when one feels like an anomaly within their surroundings. Through personalised interviews and essays, the edit strives to provide each participating artist with the ability to weave a cohesive narrative of their distinct perspective and practice.

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Born Into Brothels : Calcutta’s Red Light Kids (2004)

Hindistan’ın Kalkuta şehrindeki hayat kadınlarının yaşamını fotoğraflamak üzere yolculuğa başlayan belgesel fotoğrafçısı Zana Briski, zamanla bu kadınların çocuklarıyla arkadaş olur ve onlara fotoğraf dersleri vermeye başlar. Yoksul bir hayat süren ve onları bekleyen gelecekten oldukça ümitsiz olan bu çocuklar için ellerindeki kameralar dünyalarına yeni bir soluk getirir. Birer birer hepsinin…

The 20-year-old Avijit Halder is currently pursuing a degree at one of the top film schools in the US.

It all started with the filming of an Oscar-winning documentary, Born into Brothels, which dealt with the lives of the children of Indian sex workers.