November 30, 2014

Shaping a vision with swapan parekh

Swapan Parekh, a pioneering Indian photographer, bridges documentary aesthetics with advertising. A World Press Photo winner, his “celebration of the ordinary” has graced major museums like Tate Modern. At Chobi Mela, he’ll lead a three-day workshop on “Shaping A Vision,” focusing on intimate observation, breaking predetermined project molds, and mastering print quality.

About Us

Chobi Mela, the first festival of photography in Asia, is one of the most exciting ventures that Drik and Pathshala has initiated. The first Chobi Mela – International Festival of Photography was held in December 2000 – January 2001. It is the most demographically inclusive photo festival in the world and is held every two years in Dhaka.