XPOSURE, the Xavier University Photography Society of St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK) in association with the St. Xavier’s University Kolkata Alumni Association (SXUKAA) hosted “Xenith’25: A Poetry of Pixels,” an inter-college photography exhibition and competition on October 30 and 31, 2025 at the university campus.

The exhibition celebrated the art of visual storytelling through themes like monochrome, minimalism and contrast. The opening ceremony was graced by Rev. Dr. John Felix Raj, S.J., Vice-Chancellor of SXUK and other dignitaries.

Mr. Abhirup Basu, PR Professional at Adfactors PR, Mr. Goutam Bose, Senior Consulting Photographer, Millennium Post and Mr. Siddhartha Sarkar, News Editor, News18 Digital were the Guests of Honour.

The exhibition showcased an eclectic collection of visual narratives captured by students of 35 prestigious institutes across the country. A workshop on photography was conducted by Mrs. Lopamudra Talukdar, a Fujifilm X Ambassador and Global Photographer. She shared her expertise and guided students through the nuances of composition, storytelling, and visual emotion.

The event culminated with a closing ceremony and prize distribution, honouring the winners of various photography categories. The esteemed panel of judges evaluated the entries based on creativity, technique, and thematic depth.

Dr. Nitesh Tripathi