"For the love of art and photography."
who are we?
Viewfinder is a cozy gallery on the winding roads of Highway 109 hugging the Shivalik mountains leading to Kumaon, as in Kipling's world of Pines, rhododendron and adventure..
Where art and photography meet nature, the gallery space complimented by its virtual presenceprovides Viewfinder an ability to curate diverse collections in various medium. This twin presence in hard and soft-ware allows Viewfinder to serve the local and reach out to the global. for the love of art & photography Through these spaces, it purports to curatethe exhibits of local artists from Kumaon and Uttrakhand who are the best alongside, those who are young and promising and eager to make their mark in the world. Thereby building an environment
for all who love art and photography. In its efforts Viewfinder seeks to support children, from the underprivileged sections of society, who display a talent for art and photography, especiallythose native to Uttrakhand. A share of the proceeds from each sale has been committed to scholarships, counselling, and material support for the deserving and in need.
Viewfinder is the dream manifest of Rajan Kapoor.
Viewfinder is the dream manifest of Rajan Kapoor, a photographer by choice, curiosity and creativity. He has held one-man shows at the National Centre for the Performing Arts and the Jehangir Art Gallery, Bombay. Rajan is a connoisseur ofart and culture and with his camera, has triedto capture the expanses of the Indian landscapeand its diverse stories. To his further credit arehis published books on photography like Pushkar and Chai.
By profession, he is a pioneer in the field of lighting, and his brands Golden Peacock and Kapoor Lampshades have a reputed domestic and global presence. Like someone remarked ‘he makes the lights and uses the light’.
Rajan has honed many a talent, these include singing and golf, gardening and designing products for his industry. However photography remains closest to his soul. For which he won has multiple National and international awards. His latest pictorial book ‘Chai’ has been awarded 'Best in the world' in world wide competition run by le-Cordon blue, France.The book is included in the Heritage list of UNESCO.
Rajan believes one can acquire skills but the talents are a given .One can neither acquire talents nor can take credit for it . Acquired Skills help you to polish your talents.
Viewfinder is the View of its Founder Rajan Kapoor.
