Kirat Singh Pandher photography exhibition opens new windows into Europe’s architectural soul. The exhibition titled “A Pilgrimage in Fragments” by New York-based Punjabi architectural designer Kirat Pandher began at Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector 16, Chandigarh, offering viewers a curated journey through early and modernist European architecture. The show runs for three days and features photographs captured by Pandher during her 50-day expedition from Rome to Lisbon.
The Kirat Singh Pandher photography exhibition serves both as an artistic reflection and a means of reconnection. Pandher describes her journey as “a pilgrimage and a reset” to rediscover architectural masterpieces, tracing the timeline of architectural evolution from classical to modernist landmarks across southern and western Europe.
Bold in composition and evocative in tone, Pandher’s work juxtaposes ornate details from Rome’s baroque façades with the minimalist geometry of modern buildings in Lisbon. Lighting, shadow, texture, scale—all are leveraged to highlight how architecture informs our sense of place, history, and modernity. Viewers can see how intricate stone carvings contrast with sleek concrete planes; how arches and columns blend or clash with sharp lines and open spaces.
At the inauguration, architect Surinder Singh Sekhon and photographer Bhupinder Singh Brar praised Pandher’s vision. Sekhon noted the deep engagement with architectural history, culture, and visual form; Brar highlighted her mastery over color and light—how she captures not just structures, but mood.
The exhibition includes around 35 photographs and drawings spanning the spectrum of styles and epochs—ancient landmarks, renaissance and baroque influences, minimalism, modernism, and the architectural interplay of old and new in Europe. A booklet has also been published to accompany the exhibition, offering additional insight into Pandher’s creative process and thematic choices.
Pandher’s personal story adds richness to the exhibition. Raised in Ludhiana, educated up to 12th standard there, she moved to New York and later pursued this European journey. Her upbringing, exposure to familial interests in photography (her father and brother), and training in architectural design all contribute to her eye for detail and sense of form.
For Chandigarh audiences, the Kirat Singh Pandher photography exhibition is a rare opportunity to see Europe through an architectural designer’s lens—not as tourist snapshots, but a curated study of design, form, history, and light. Those interested in visiting should note timings and gallery details at Punjab Kala Bhawan; the three-day run promises a concentrated experience.
