ছবিমেলার দশম অধিবেশনে শাহীন দিল রিয়াজের সাথে আলাপচারিতায় উঠে আসে তাঁর তথ্যচিত্র নির্মাণের দর্শন। ‘জীবন জলেবেলে’ ও ‘শিল্প শহর স্বপ্নলোক’-এ ব্যক্তিগত উপস্থিতি থাকলেও ‘লোহাখোর’-এ তিনি নেপথ্যে। দীর্ঘ প্রবাস জীবন তাঁর দৃষ্টিভঙ্গিতে এনেছে নতুন মাত্রা। ‘হাসান’ চরিত্রকে তিনি দেখেন বিশ্বজনীন প্রোটোটাইপ হিসেবে, আর নিজের চলচ্চিত্রকে মনে করেন সুখ-দুঃখের জীবন্ত পোর্ট্রেট।
Pushpamala N., originating from sculpture, uses photography and video to challenge conventional art forms. Through collaboration, she constructs new narratives informed by feminist perspectives and historical re-readings. Her work transcends gender roles, as seen in her portrayal of male characters, showcasing the depth and diversity of her artistic vision.
Nasir Ali Mamun, one of Chobi Mela IX’s featured artists, is interviewed by Nabil Rahman. He talks about working through rejection, and the importance of persistence and how it is necessary in creative work.
Graciela Iturbide, a celebrated Mexican photographer, found her calling after tragedy. Interviewed by Munem Wasif for Chobi Mela VII, she discusses her intuitive, poetic style, influenced by her mentor Manuel Álvarez Bravo and travels. From intimate portraits to landscapes, her work explores life, death, and connection, revealing a deeply personal artistic journey.
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.