Chennai is gearing up to celebrate its charm and everyday beauty through the seventh edition of Eyes of Madras, presented by The Chennai Photowalk. This annual showcase honours photographers who capture the city in all its moods, and the event welcomes artists of every age and experience level.

For this edition, 1100 images were submitted by 156 entrants. Of these, 162 images from 101 participants were selected for print display, while another 55 digital images will be showcased to give more visibility to the work of the community. The exhibition features diverse themes such as My Friend, Ganesha; Colour, Colour: What Colour Do You Want? Red; Enga Area Ulle Varadhey: Kasimedu; Saandhu Pottu, Sandana Pottu; and Umbrella Stories.

The exhibition will be held from December 5 to 7 at Art Houz on Sterling Road, Nungambakkam. It is open to everyone free of charge. The inauguration will take place at 9:30 am on Friday, December 5, by Mr Varun Gupta, Managing Trustee, CPB Foundation and Director, Chennai Photo Biennale. The event will conclude on Sunday, December 7.

Media are invited to cover the exhibition and help spotlight the spirit of Chennai through the eyes of its photographers. This year’s event is supported by sponsors including Visalam Chit Funds, TRB – A Well Wisher, Cholamandalam Finance, Palepu Pharma Distributors and Sigma.

Founded 18 years ago, The Chennai Photowalk has grown into a vibrant community of over 17,000 members. Photowalks are held on the first and third Sundays of every month and are open to all. Images from the walks are shared on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Flickr. The group includes members aged 15 to 80 from various backgrounds, and has conducted 287 photowalks so far.