National photo exhibition "Deep Focus" held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 19 2022:
A national photo exhibition titled "Deep Focus" organised by the Department of Mass Communication, Manipur University was inaugurated today at Manipur University.
A statement issued by the Department of Mass Communication, MU has shared that the inaugural ceremony was attended by renowned filmmaker and screenwriter Mayanglambam Romi Meitei as chief guest alongside Professor S Mangi Singh, Dean, School of Social Sciences, Manipur University as guest of honour and Dr RK Lilapati, HoD, Department of Mass Communication as functional president.
Addressing the gathering, Professor S Mangi Singh mentioned the impact of film and media industry on society.
Chief guest Mayanglambam Romi Meitei spoke about the educational experiences that Deep Focus is imparting.
"There is no greater discovery than the discovery of art', he commented.
Expressing her gratitude for the positive response from the public, Dr RK Lilapati also thanked the photographers and photo enthusiasts from twenty states who showed keen interest in the exhibition and submitted more than 200 entries.
It may be noted that the exhibition "Deep Focus" is initiated by the students of Mass Communication.
Focusing on the history of Manipur, the exhibition will act as an archive through the timeline of Manipur.
Deep Focus is an exhibition of lifestyle followed during the 60s, 70s and years before that.
Varieties of vintage cameras, vintage photo printing equipment that were in use before the digital age are being displayed, the statement informed.