Thursday, 23 June 2011

Being Untouchable

Being Untouchable is not a concept with which we are comfortable in Western Culture, and indeed no one should feel comfortable with this, however the concept is based on a culture which is bedded in antiquity and we should beware of too easily condemning something we do not really understand.

I went to the first viewing of this exhibition at St Paul's Cathedral. This is not poverty chic or in any way voyeuristic - the photographs by Marcus Perkins radiate a spectacular power, not just of shock but also of wonder.

I urge others to go and to contribute generously to the fund set up to help combat the misery, poverty and deprivations of the Dalit and Leper communities in aid of which this Exhibition is mounted.

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