A Workshop Exploring ‘Masculinity’ at Kovilpatti

With the support of the Goethe-Institut, we were able to grab the unique opportunity to begin the new year with an in-person workshop at Manal Magudi, Kovilpatti with the objective of exploring themes of masculinity with children of ages 11-15. Spending time among children in their own community enabled us to specifically observe the interplay of gender roles and peer group relationships among them.

What is Home? – Digital Photo Showcase, Part 2

(cont’d from Part 1) During the lockdown, students of the Nalandaway Foundation began exploring their environment and documenting their lives and relationships as part of a digital showcase. We also had a guest presenter Gurunathan Ramakrishnan showcase his work! A glimpse into the projects of the students: Madhumitha documented her surroundings and observed the peopleContinue reading “What is Home? – Digital Photo Showcase, Part 2”

Excerpts from New Indian Express (29th September 2020)

Over the years, the definition of home has transcended from its literal sense — of being made of four walls and metamorphosed into a feeling — one that takes you beyond its brick and mortar facade. For some, it could be a haven, an abode of entertainment, a place to just ‘crash’, a person whoContinue reading “Excerpts from New Indian Express (29th September 2020)”

All I see, I love | 19 Sep 2020 + Reviews

Our students from #EyeSpyWithCPB Level 2 and #TeenPhotoAcademy had their first ever online exhibition! For the past few months, students have been exploring and photographing their homes and loved ones while building up to a final project. Some students convey the bonds within their closely-knit family, some explore multiple homes, some document travels, while some showcase home as aContinue reading “All I see, I love | 19 Sep 2020 + Reviews”

It’s a wrap!

Last week, we wrapped up four of our photography workshops – #TeenPhotoAcademy Edition 2, #EyespywithCPB Level 2, NalandwayxCPB Prism TeenPhotoAcademy and EyeSpywithCPB . The students are now gearing towards their digital photo showcase in September. It was great to see the students explore their homes during lockdown and create interesting photographs of their space andContinue reading “It’s a wrap!”

One of a kind Residential Photo-Camp! (2 of 2)

Throwback to the first residential photocamp (1-3 Feb 2019) by Madhumita Rangarajan (read Part 1 here) Friday night we had to give them all a briefing on the topic that was ’Stories of the Ocean’, what it meant and what they had to shoot the next two days. On Saturday we all woke up earlyContinue reading “One of a kind Residential Photo-Camp! (2 of 2)”

One of a kind Residential Photo-Camp! (1 of 2)

Throwback to the first residential photocamp (1-3 Feb 2019) by Madhumita Rangarajan Hi, I am Madhumitha, a photographer based out of Chennai. I was with CPB from September 2018 to April 2019. During my stint there, I was a part of many photography workshops but there is one event that will always be close toContinue reading “One of a kind Residential Photo-Camp! (1 of 2)”

“What is home?” – A Digital Student Exhibition

June 27, 2020 | First-ever Online Exhibition with CPB Photocamps / Teen Photo Academy Over the course of seven weeks in the summer of 2020, our students first batch of #TeenPhotoAcademy tried to capture the essence of what home means to them through photographs. While one student included photographs of a little mynah’s nest she’s set up inContinue reading ““What is home?” – A Digital Student Exhibition”

Excerpts from Hindu MetroPlus Interview (April 30, 2020)

https://www.thehindu.com/photos/chennai-photo-biennale-holds-online-workshops-for-teenagers/article31473112.ece 1. Can you begin by elaborating on CPB’s efforts with education since it’s inception? How has the city’s response been to this, so far?  The Education program of the CPB Foundation was developed in response to the first edition of the Biennale. We felt the absence of a grassroots outreach student program that wouldContinue reading “Excerpts from Hindu MetroPlus Interview (April 30, 2020)”