Pathshala South Asian Media Institute celebrated World Photography Day with an exhibition inauguration titled 'Expanded' on 19 August 2022, at DrikPath Bhobon. The exhibition had been curated by Sarker Protick and Samsul Alam Helal and showcased the works of eight emerging photographers from South Asia. The works were produced during a year-long mentorship programme in collaboration with VII Academy and Pathshala South Asian Media Institute. The photographers of the exhibition were Hadi Uddin, Mayank Makhija, Mehbuba Mahzabeen Hasan, Nad-E-Ali, Riti Sengupta, Tavish Gunasena, Uma Bista, and Vamika Jain.

Photo: Nad-E-Ali

Apart from the exhibition, for the very first time, Pathshala will host 'Pathshala Photo Week' from 20 August to 27 August 2022 featuring artist talk, gallery walk, education seminars & exchanges, and meet-ups with peers, friends & industry professionals.

Mehbuba Mahzabeen Hasan

Programme Schedule:

Day 1: 19 August 2022: Exhibition Inauguration | Time: 5:30 PM

Day 2: 20 August 2022: Gallery walk with artists | Time: 5:00 PM

Documentary Photography: Looking back, looking ahead: A conversation between Abir Abdullah, Munem Wasif, and Taslima Akhter Lima moderated by Sarker Protick | Time: 7:00 PM

Day 3: 21 August 2022: Artist Talk by Debashish Chakrabarty | Time: 7:00 PM

Day 4: 22 August 2022: Artist Talk by Reetu Sattar | Time: 7:00 PM

Day 5: 23 August 2022: Artist Talk by KM Asad | Time: 7:00 PM

Day 6: 24 August 2022: Artist Talk by Syed Latif Hossain | Time: 7:00 PM

Day 7: 25 August 2022: A conversation with Saiful Huq Omi moderated by Jannatul Mawa | Time: 7:00 PM

Essentials:

Location: Level 8, DrikPath Bhobon, 16 Sukrabad, Panthapath, Dhaka 1207

N.B. The exhibition will remain open every day for all from 20 to 27 August 2022, Time: 2 PM to 8 PM