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About the Programme

Chobi Mela Fellowship has mentored and exhibited the works of 38 artists across three editions. Each edition has nurtured critical artistic experimentation and fostered a dialogue between photography and broader contemporary art practices.

* 2017 – Curator: Mahbubur Rahman (11 fellows)
* 2019 – Curator: Zihan Karim (12 fellows)
* 2021 – Curator: Zihan Karim (15 fellows)

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.