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Everything Comes TogetherEp #24 Building The Chennai Photo BiennaleIf you watched Episode 23 of Everything Comes Together, you would have heard Gayatri Nair, Shuchi Kapoor and Varun Gupta talk in depth about the 3rd edition of Chennai Photo Biennale. The 2021 Biennale launched just recently ago and is now up and running across venues in Chennai. In Part 2 of my conversation with them, we talk about why they started the Biennale, how they’ve managed to grow their reach and where they feel they can improve the Biennale further.Donate to support the Chennai Photo Biennale Foundations programs:https://link.chennaiphotobiennale.com/donatetocpb
2021-12-1032 min
Everything Comes TogetherEp #23 Chennai Photo Biennale 2021The Chennai Photo Biennale has become one of the more important arts festivals in India and remains the only photography biennale in the country. The 2nd edition of the Biennale in 2019 expanded the scope of what was possible with excellent venues, international photographers and a series of skill building workshops. After the success of the first two editions, the organisers had to not only match expectations, but also had to work around the covid pandemic. In part 1 of this conversation, my guests today are Gayatri Nair, Shuchi Kapoor and Varun Gupta, the core team behind CPB. As t...
2021-12-0330 min
Everything Comes TogetherEp #22 Justine De Penning & Deepak Jawahar (The Architecture Story)This is Part 2 of the interview with Justine De Penning & Deepak Jawahar. Listen to Part 1 in Episode 21 in your podcast feed, where they interviewed Sreenag about his architectural photography practice and getting into podcasting. Their firm, The Architecture Story, is an interesting practice that blends art, design and architecture into one harmonious whole. Today, we talk about their unusual journeys upto when they met, their approach to their design work and the importance of technology in the creative process.Just a word about the setting of today's interview: Justine & Deepak went to great effort to s...
2021-11-191h 21
Everything Comes TogetherEp #21 BRS Sreenag (Architectural Photographer)The conversation with Justine De Penning & Deepak Jawahar took a delightfully unusual turn right from the start, when as soon as we hit record on our conversation, Justine and Deepak took the opportunity to ask me about how I got started in photography & podcasting and my approach to both architecture & photography.Just a word about the setting of today's interview: Justine & Deepak went to great effort to setup their installation for the Magnetic Fields Festival, just for the interview, and it acts as a unique backdrop to a unique interaction. You can see pictures of this installation...
2021-11-1929 min
Everything Comes TogetherEp #20 The Society for Architecture & Interior PhotographyPhotographers Sebastian Zachariah & Kunal Bhatia, along with other members of SAIP, have worked hard to identify as many Indian architecture & interior photographers as possible, and bring them under one roof, to talk about issues that specifically affect us. And now that the systems and frameworks are in place, they’re looking to invite more people to join in and build a strong community for established pros and young photographers alike.Follow for more: www.instagram.com/everything.comes.together- - Watch full interviews or curated playlists with all our guests on o...
2021-08-2739 min
Everything Comes TogetherEp #19 Niels Schoenfelder (Architect), Mancini EnterprisesArchitect Niels Schoenfelder grew up in Germany, was exposed to art and architecture at a young age, moved to India through an internship, stayed back and built a successful career over the past 20 years. During this interview, we explore his early years in Europe, the realities of running an architectural practice in India and we discuss the concept of experiencing architecture and creating an architectural experience.- - Watch full interviews or curated playlists with all our guests on our website: EverythingComesTogether.com CREDITS Guest: Niels Schoenfelder (Architect) Mancini Ente...
2021-08-131h 11
Everything Comes TogetherEp #18 Bharath Ramamrutham (Photographer & Publisher)It would not be overstating it to say that the name synonymous with architectural photography in India is that of my guest: Bharath Ramamrutham.Considering the variety of work Bharath has done over the years, it was important to talk about more than just photography. We talked about his love of architecture, his mental preparation for a shoot, the importance of diversifying one’s work, the essentiality of travel and so, so much more.- - -Watch full interviews or curated playlists with all our guests on our website:EverythingComesTogether.comCREDITSGuest: Bharath Ramamrutham (Photographer & Publisher) ( http://bharathram.com/ | http://www.gra...
2021-07-301h 16
Everything Comes TogetherEp #17 The Life Of An Origami Artist With Aditi Anuj (ADIGAMI)On this episode, we’ll explore what it’s like to live the life of an origami artist with Aditi Anuj. While we’ll be talking about the work today, I would strongly suggest that you go back to the previous episode, to my interview with Aditi to know the person behind the work.Aditi talks about the variety of materials she works with to create her beautiful work, a big break working on a massive installation for a high profile car launch and the importance of teamwork simply to get her work on display.- - -
2021-07-1624 min
Everything Comes TogetherEp #16 Aditi Anuj (ADIGAMI)Folding paper is one of those fundamental crafts that remains delightfully analog. The tactile nature of creating a beautiful structure can be an addictive feeling, and is one that my guest today has formed into a career. Aditi Anuj is an origami artist, whose work you might have seen on a certain series on Netflix or if you follow interior design. We talk about how she moved from textile design to origami, her interest in working with architects & designers and the importance of creative freedom.- - -Watch full interviews or curated p...
2021-07-091h 25
Everything Comes TogetherEp #15 Studying Abroad During A PandemicOn this panel discussion, I speak with three Indian architects who are in Masters programs in Europe, and have had their studies and everyday lives affected by covid restrictions.My guests are Ammaar Chowdry (in Italy), Shefali Nayak (in Germany) and Yazhni Gokulakrishnan (in England). We have an in-depth conversation about: The whole application/scholarship process Navigating classes in a foreign country with covid restrictions What one can expect if they're considering going abroad to study. And a whole lot more. This is a must-listen conversation for anyone looking to pursue a higher education in a...
2021-06-251h 21
Everything Comes TogetherEp #14 Kavitha Selvaraj (CityWorks)After gaining substantial architecture experience in the US, Kavitha Selvaraj returned to India to join a legacy architecture firm, CRN Architects. During her time there, while working on her passion projects, she started her own practice CityWorks - a social enterprise created to design a better urban environment around us. Through this interview, I talk to her about how she was inspired to become an architect as a child, how she overcame personal losses early in life, and the importance of designing towns and cities that suit everyone who live within them- - - W...
2021-06-111h 16
Everything Comes TogetherEp #13 A Life in Type With Tanya George (Tanya Types)With text and fonts playing such an integral role in all out everyday lives, it's easy to overlook what a life in type actually looks like. On this episode, type designer Tanya George talks about the day-to-day life in the freelance type design world and all the finer aspects of the job that go into it. If you haven't already, I would highly recommend you listen to the previous episode , where I speak to Tanya about growing up, learning her skills and how she became a designer. CREDITSGuest: Tanya George (Tanya Types)ww...
2021-01-1523 min
Everything Comes TogetherEp #12 Tanya George (Tanya Types)Lettering, fonts and text are all around us, in nearly every avenue of our lives, and we rarely give them a second glance. Every beautiful font we casually use has actually been a subject of days, weeks or months of work. Tanya is one of those people who works hard to design a better looking textual landscape around us. Apart from her work designing fonts, she writes about type to spread the word and conducts type walks, explaining older styles of type in the real world. I had been waiting to speak with her since before I e...
2021-01-081h 07
Everything Comes TogetherEp #11 Ammaar Chowdry & BG Sanjeevi (s+a.D Studio) Part 2/2In Part II of my conversation with architects Ammaar & Sanjeevi, we talk about the challenges a newly graduated architect faces, with a focus on their much acclaimed, first building project, The Village Home.Watch the video interview at youtube.com/sreenagpicturesCREDITSGuests:Ammaar Chowdri www.instagram.com/ammaar.chowdryBG Sanjeevi www.instagram.com/sanjeevi93Hosted by B.R.S.Sreenag, Sreenag Pictures (www.instagram.com/sreenag) (www.sreenagpictures.com)Post-production: Thiruvikraman Srinivasaraghavan, Shreya Nagarajan Singh | Arts Development Consultancy (www.instagram.com/shreyanagarajansingh) (www.s...
2020-12-2546 min
Everything Comes TogetherEp #10 Ammaar Chowdry & BG Sanjeevi (s+a.d Studio) Part 1/2In Part I of our conversation, architects Ammaar & Sanjeevi talk about how, straight out of college, they set up a training institute for architecture students, and the role they played in putting a final polish on their students' education.Watch the video interview at youtube.com/sreenagpicturesCREDITSGuests: Ammaar Chowdri www.instagram.com/ammaar.chowdry BG Sanjeevi www.instagram.com/sanjeevi93Hosted by B.R.S.Sreenag, Sreenag Pictures (www.instagram.com/sreenag) (www.sreenagpictures.com)Post-production: Thiruvikraman Srinivasaraghavan, Shreya Nagarajan Singh | Arts Development Con...
2020-12-1839 min
Everything Comes TogetherEp #9 Anumita Jain (A Clay Story)I have followed Anumita's work ever since she decided to go full time with her brand A Clay Story. Her tableware always caught my eye because it seemed obvious to me that each piece was unique and was made with love for the work. If I was to buy one of her mugs or planters, I would feel like it was made individually for me. This stems from the fact that Anumita makes every single piece that A Clay Story sells. We talk about the challenges and joys of running a business solo, the years of learning th...
2020-11-201h 12
Everything Comes TogetherEp #8 Joseph Raja (Wildlife Photographer & Filmmaker)While the rest of us work in highly controlled environments, a wildlife photographer or filmmaker's world is shrouded in uncertainty. Joseph Raja sheds light on what life is like in a forest, what it takes to build a career in wildlife and opens up about working on award-winning documentary films.CREDITSGuest: Joseph Raja (Wildlife Photographer & Filmmaker) (www.instagram.com/joe_wildlife_filmmaker)Hosted by B.R.S.Sreenag, Sreenag Pictures (www.instagram.com/sreenag) (www.sreenagpictures.com)Post-production: Thiruvikraman Srinivasaraghavan, Shreya Nagarajan Singh | Arts Development Consultancy (www.instagram.com/shreyanagarajansingh) (ww...
2020-11-061h 00
Everything Comes TogetherEp #7 V Balaji (Bharath & Associates / MEASI Academy of Architecture)It's not everyday that you get to dive deep into the life of someone who has both over 50 years of experience in architectural practice, and is also faculty of an architecture college. V Balaji's footprint on the architectural landscape of Chennai extends from being a partner in one of the city's heralded firms to moulding talented architects into the future. Among many other topics, he opens up about his entry into architecture in the 1960s, being a part of a 6-partner firm for over 40 years and the importance of providing a good education in the subject.CREDITS
2020-10-231h 13
Everything Comes TogetherEp #6 Shaun D'Sa (Whoa Mama Design)Every now and then you come across someone who has creativity emanating off of them. Shaun is one such example. He's a visual artist, graphic designer and the creative head of Whoa Mama Design, in addition to building beautiful terrariums. Shaun talks passionately about keeping creativity functioning at a high level, running Whoa Mama with his friend and business partner, Anek Ahuja and how important it is to have a No Ego Club for artists.Watch to the Everything Comes Together video podcast on the Sreenag Pictures YouTube ChannelCREDITSGuest: Shaun D'Sa...
2020-10-0953 min
Everything Comes TogetherEp #5 Shumaila Chauhan (Food Stylist & Photographer)Shumaila Chauhan's story is one of the more important ones that need to be showcased. Despite being discouraged from starting a business because she was a young woman and not having a professional education in food styling nor photography, Shumaila has worked hard to build a stellar body of work. She was extremely generous with her story, as she talks about slowly building her expertise, how she works with clients and other photographers and the intricacies of food styling. This is an absolute must-listen for any photographer looking to build their career. Watch to the Everything Comes T...
2020-09-251h 25
Everything Comes TogetherEp #4 DP Prashant (Facilini Design Lab)More than anything else, this episode of Everything Comes Together with Prashant is about the love of concrete. Prashant talks about working in a very different job before Facilini, how the family business was expanded to provide customised services in concrete and the importance of innovation and collaboration with architects. Watch the video version of the interview and other episodes of Everything Comes Together on the Sreenag Pictures YouTube channel. Listen to the Everything Comes Together audio podcast on the podcast app of your choice: www.anchor.fm/etctCREDITSGuest: DP Prashant (F...
2020-09-1144 min
Everything Comes TogetherEp #3 A Venkat (Nataraj & Venkat Architects)My guest is one of the biggest names in Indian architecture. A Venkat has built a solid reputation over 40 years in the industry and his firm NVA is an institution in the Indian architecture scene. You'll hear a fascinating story of how he built his practice based on unwavering principles, putting himself in the right place at the right time, and what it was like to work with the great Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa. Watch the video version of the interview and other episodes of Everything Comes Together on the Sreenag Pictures YouTube channel. Listen to t...
2020-08-281h 00
Everything Comes TogetherEp #2 Vikram Chandrasekar (The Concert Photographer)From the highly specialised niche of concert photography, Vikram Chandrasekar has an interesting backstory built on sheer grit, hard times and a relentless ability to make his own luck. He has photographed some of the biggest names in the world like Slash, ZZ Top and AR Rahman, but is one of the most accessible people around. Listen to the Everything Comes Together audio podcast on the podcast app of your choice: www.anchor.fm/etct CREDITS Guest: Vikram Chandrasekar (www.theconcertphotographer.in) (www.instagram.com/the_concertphotographer) Hosted by: B.R.S.Sr...
2020-08-141h 08
Everything Comes TogetherEp #1 Varuna Arvind and Arvind Rangan (Arvind Varuna Associates)Our first guests are interior designer Varuna Arvind and architect Arvind Rangan of Arvind Varuna Associates. (Instagram) (Website)Their story is a prime example of many small pieces falling into place just perfectly. They talk about the importance of grabbing every opportunity that came their way, growing their firm to a level where they can still work hands-on with every client and how they've managed to build a successful partnership for over 30 years. Subscribe to Everything Comes Together on YouTube to watch the video interview.Hosted by B.R.S.Sreenag, S...
2020-07-311h 12
Everything Comes TogetherIntroducing Everything Comes TogetherIntroducing Everything Comes Together is a podcast hosted by architectural photographer, BRS Sreenag.On the show, Sreenag interviews people from photography, architecture and design. The interviews delve deep to highlight the small and big moments from the guests' lives that made them who they are today. More than being a show about their work, it's a show about the people behind the work. Everything Comes Together hopes the stories of the guests will inspire the audience and help them navigate their own lives and careers.Hosted by B.R.S.Sreenag, Sreenag...
2020-07-2901 min