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Hi, I’m Ashutosh Shaktan, a research-based visual artist, editor, designer, and educator working with photography. I explore long-term projects that critically engage with the ideological aspects of documentary photography and push the boundaries of context and language in imagery. I work at the intersection of documentary photography and constructed imagery, collaborating with galleries, magazines, NGOs, and educational institutions to develop exhibitions, books, and collaborative projects. I also lead a Bristol-based practice, mentor students, and run workshops to make darkroom photography accessible to broader audiences.…Hi, I’m Ashutosh Shaktan, a research-based visual artist, editor, designer, and educator working with photography. I explore long-term projects that critically engage with the ideological aspects of documentary photography and push the boundaries of context and language in imagery. I work at the intersection of documentary photography and constructed imagery, collaborating with galleries, magazines, NGOs, and educational institutions to develop exhibitions, books, and collaborative projects. I also lead a Bristol-based practice, mentor students, and run workshops to make darkroom photography accessible to broader audiences.

Ashutosh Shaktan

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Hi, I’m Ashutosh Shaktan, a research-based visual artist, editor, designer, and educator working with photography. I explore long-term projects that critically engage with the ideological aspects of documentary photography and push the boundaries of context and language in imagery. I work at the intersection of documentary photography and constructed imagery, collaborating with galleries, magazines, NGOs, and educational institutions to develop exhibitions, books, and collaborative projects. I also lead a Bristol-based practice, mentor students, and run workshops to make darkroom photography accessible to broader audiences.…Hi, I’m Ashutosh Shaktan, a research-based visual artist, editor, designer, and educator working with photography. I explore long-term projects that critically engage with the ideological aspects of documentary photography and push the boundaries of context and language in imagery. I work at the intersection of documentary photography and constructed imagery, collaborating with galleries, magazines, NGOs, and educational institutions to develop exhibitions, books, and collaborative projects. I also lead a Bristol-based practice, mentor students, and run workshops to make darkroom photography accessible to broader audiences.

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Hi, I’m Ashutosh Shaktan, a research-based visual artist, editor, designer, and educator working with photography. I explore long-term projects that critically engage with the ideological aspects of documentary photography and push the boundaries of context and language in imagery.

I work at the intersection of documentary photography and constructed imagery, collaborating with galleries, magazines, NGOs, and educational institutions to develop exhibitions, books, and collaborative projects. I also lead a Bristol-based practice, mentor students, and run workshops to make darkroom photography accessible to broader audiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Hindi

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer and Independent Artist at Self-employed / Ashutosh Shaktan Photography

August 1, 2015 - Present

Independent photographer and artist producing long-form documentary projects, editorials, and exhibition work. Responsible for project development, client communications, budgeting, contracting, and delivering final works. Collaborated with archives, galleries, and partner institutions as needed; managed on-going freelance activity across Bristol and New Delhi.

Adjunct Faculty Photography at Chitkara University, Chandigarh

October 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022

Taught photography to BA Photography and Visual Communications students; developed course content, supervised student projects, and contributed to on-campus exhibitions and collaboration with galleries.

SPIN-MPF Fellow at Martin Parr Foundation / SPIN

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Fellowship focusing on contemporary photographic practice; contributed to research, production, and exhibition development within the SPIN-MPF program.

Photographer at Self-employed (Freelance Photographer)

August 1, 2015 - Present

Based in Bristol and New Delhi; work with magazines, news outlets, NGOs, picture libraries, art organizations and private institutions. Manage all aspects of a freelance photography practice—including project development, client communication, budgeting, contracts, and delivery of final work. Research, write, and pitch photographic stories and project proposals; contribute to darkroom photography practice; deliver exhibitions and workshops.