The monsoon and Mumbai share a bittersweet relationship. And to celebrate this equation, Dilip Piramal Art Gallery will exhibit the works of some of the city’s known photojournalists at the upcoming exhibition, Mumbai Monsoon Beyond 24x7. Organised by gallery curator and  former photojournalist Mukesh Parpiani, the exhibition will showcase nearly 100 images. “Every year in this city, there are low-lying areas where commuters suffer due to water-logging and floods. But citizens still eagerly wait for the rains to arrive. That’s the beauty of monsoon. Despite the tough times that all photojournalists face, they love to shoot the Mumbai monsoon and even work beyond 24x7. This is because the season provides wider opportunities for a scoop or an exclusive picture. They negotiate the streets in the downpour, are completely drenched and at times, even risk their gadgets to capture the perfect frame. The images cover a wider canvas of places and ideas, he says.

A boy is startled by the huge waves during a high tide at Aksa beach in Malad in 2013. Pic/Nimesh Dave