Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) Works by over 50 artists from 13 nations will be displayed at exhibitions in a variety of public spaces here as part of the second edition of Chennai Photo Biennale, starting Friday.

The biennale that will continue till March 24, will be on display at the Senate House-the University of Madras, Government College of Fine Arts, Government Museum, Madras Literary Society, Art Houz Gallery among others, with many of the exhibitions adapted to the exceptional architecture and ambience of the venues.

Alongside the exhibitions, the biennale will include an extensive programme of artist talks, workshops, films, projections, residencies and skill development in photography, said organisers CPB Foundation and the Goethe-Institut, Chennai.

--IANS ss/in