Category Archives: Drik and its initiatives

Chobi Mela VI workshops begin

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Indian photographer Sohrab Hura is conducting a workshop ‘Untitled’ with the 2nd year student’s of Pathshala. The workshop theme for everyone is CARTE BLANCHE, which means everyone is free to do whatever s/he wants. It will continue … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on January 16, 2011
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All Roads Photography Program

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Chobi Mela Featured in National Geographic website: Photograph by Tomás Munita The All Roads Photography Program will be exhibiting its 2010 photography awardees at Chobi Mela VI, an international festival of photography. Chobi Mela VI opens January 21, … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on January 16, 2011
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Chobi Mela VI submission deadline extended till 14 August 2010

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Dear Photographers, It appears that the extremely large number of incomplete submissions may have been caused by the server having problems coping with the very large number of entries. As such we have decided to extend the … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on August 8, 2010
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Give photography a chance

Subscribe to ShahidulNews By Giedre Steikunaite A photograph’s story is not only the one told in the image. Who took a picture, and why, also matters. Now who takes pictures of the developing world, and why? “The vast majority of … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on May 31, 2010
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Emerging from the Shadows

Subscribe to ShahidulNews The first Friday of every month, we would clear out the furniture of Bijon Da’s “Boithok Khana” (drawing room), move some of the chairs out to the verandah, and set up a table for the speakers. People … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on January 21, 2010
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Charge Of The Light Brigade

    From Tehelka Magazine, Vol 6, Issue 19, Dated May 16, 2009 CULTURE & SOCIETY   photo essay Charge Of The Light Brigade Bangladesh’s award-winning photographers are subverting the first world lens, says SHAHIDUL ALAM LATE IN 1990 we knew … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on June 14, 2009
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Another View

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Lucia Chiriboga portrays the deep spirituality in Ecuadorian life. Long before Photoshop became commonplace, Lucia began creating complex images by subtle multiple exposures, as a way of weaving multilayered stories of her ancestors. ã Lucia Chiriboga/Drik/Majority World … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on July 26, 2008
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Changing the Face of Photography

Pathshala, The South Asian Institute of Photography celebrates its 10th anniversary Elita Karim Star Weekend Magazine Volume 7 Issue 5 February 8 2008 ©D. M. Shibly Members of the Pathshala family have a lot to celebrate. “My son had once … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on February 8, 2008
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