Arts
ESSAY / Music and the space it creates for literature
I cannot, for the life of me, definitively describe what makes music. Growing up in a family where music of any form was not typically paid any reverence, my exposure to it was tunnelled into mainstream pop songs for the longest time.
Naeem Mohaiemen discusses ‘Midnight’s Third Child’ at ULAB and Bengal Institute
Naeem Mohaiemen called the book and its selections, which comprise fairly short essays and editorials on contemporary matters, “an argument for somehow recording all that seems ephemeral, so we can then look back and trace what was happening.”
Dhaka Art Summit for young visitors
Animation, games and performances your children shouldn't miss on the last day of DAS 2023 today
These folk tales record a unique past between South Asia and Soviet Russia
The Slavic fairy tales and Soviet stories formed a significant part of the childhood memories of people who grew up in the subcontinent from the 1960s to the mid 1980s.
The books you will meet at Dhaka Art Summit 2023
For those who are especially interested in literature in book form, the first two floors of the exhibition hold treasures.
Revisiting indigenous folktales at Dhaka Art Summit
“We wanted to share the story in our native language, just the way we heard it from our elders", said Kanak Chanpa Chakma.
BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / Andy Warhol & Truman Capote talk out their anxieties
Andy Warhol suggested they tape their conversations on his Sony Walkman, to which Truman Capote agrees.
Himu taught me it was okay to not be normal
Himu not only made me look beyond goals that lead to a luxury of life, but he also taught me to enjoy the tiny bits that make life agreeable.
Capturing time eternal and space unusual
Time and space are two important things of the universe. Talented artist Abdul Gaffar Babu has tried to capture the impression of time with making the best use of space in his artworks over the years.
“Into the Valley of Beauty” inaugurated at Zainul Gallery
A duet art exhibition titled “Into the Valley of Beauty” was inaugurated on November 18 at Zainul Gallery-2, Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), University of Dhaka (DU).
Oh life, let us be true again to art
There is a famous quote by Picasso: “Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” While not completely agreeing with the legendary painter, I would rather say inspiration exists, but you have to seek it travelling.
Shishir Bhattacharya inspires young minds
A two-day art workshop for schoolchildren concluded at Barnamoy Kush Niketan (BKN) premises in Thakurgaon town this weekend.
Art and science project on Rampal
To educate people with science and art, a five-day combined art and science project is now on at Hurrka village, Rampal, Bagerhat. The project will feature four science-based workshops and an art competition.
Rondanini Pietà: Michelangelo's final masterpiece
As part of a short-term scholarship by Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen to the Deutsche Welle Akademie, I had the opportunity to spend two months in Germany, and I tried to make the most of my time by utilizing the weekends to see as much of Europe and its arts as possible.
Prize distribution ceremony at Zainul Gallery
The High Commission of India, in association with University of Dhaka (DU), organised an art competition titled “India@Bangladesh” for young and talented art students from seven universities and specialised art institutions at the Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), DU from August 11 to13.
From Bangladesh with love
Tajuddin is a natural colourist. Colour for him has its own volume and texture. His canvas is a celebration of colours and how they guide the forms is an interesting experience for viewers.
The legend lives on
A month long solo painting exhibition paying tribute to legendary boxer Mohammad Ali began on July 30 at Bay's Gallery in Radius Centre, in the capital's Gulshan. There are 32 paintings by Proshanto Karmakar tracing Ali's life from youth to old age.
Serenading the songs of nature "Water Journey" by Karu Titas
The beautiful landscapes and natural beauty of Bangladesh often serve as a muse for noted artist Karu Titas.