Exhibition
Exhibition on 1971 genocide being held at UN headquarters
For the first time in history, an exhibition displaying images and stories of the 1971 genocide started at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for three days.
Bangladeshi artworks exhibited in Nepal
Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu, in association with the Siddhartha Art Gallery, is organising an art exhibition in Nepal as part of the celebration of 50 years of Nepal-Bangladesh diplomatic relations.
‘Trunk Call’ portrays Habibul Haque’s mindful voyage through nature
Drik Gallery has organised a photographic exhibition titled “Trunk Call” by eminent photographer, Habibul Haque to commemorate World Environment Day 2022.
‘Weaving the Art of the Hills’ concludes today
Showcasing the vivid beauty of the mountains, Abinta Kabir Foundation organised the exhibition titled “Weaving the Art of the Hills” at Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts, Badda, Dhaka. Curated by noted artist, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, the exhibition showcases significant artworks by young indigenous artists who reside in Rangamati.
Stand Up Dhaka / Bangladesh’s first vertical panoramic exhibition
Bashir Ahmed Sujan’s solo panoramic photography exhibition “Darao Dhaka” (Stand Up Dhaka) began on May 13 at La Gallerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi. A book of the same name was also launched at the event.
Habiba Nowrose’s ‘Tongue Tied’ is an intriguing reimagining of Bengali cuisine
Embracing, adoring and nurturing traditional Bengali cuisine in a picturesque manner - Habiba Nowrose’s “Tongue Tied” opened today at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise de Dhaka.
Solo exhibition ‘Ka’-Shommondhiyo [Connected Speech]’ underway at AFD
The solo art exhibition, “Ka’-Shommondhiyo [Connected Speech]” by Azizee Fawmi Khan, is underway at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD).
‘Narir Shopno’ underway at DrikPath Bhobon
“Narir Shopno’’, a group art exhibition organised by Naripokkho, is underway at DrikPath Bhobon in Panthapath. Naripokkho is a women’s activist organisation striving for the advancement of women’s rights and raising collective voices against violence, discrimination and injustice. The exhibition is a part of the organisation’s year-long programme to introduce young women to this platform. Through this programme, Naripokkho aims to create a network of women across generations to strengthen the movement for women’s rights in Bangladesh.
‘Light from the Cosmos’ by Imran Firdaus underway
Photographer-filmmaker Imran Firdaus’ month-long solo photography exhibition titled Light from the Cosmos is underway at Begum Restaurant and Gallery, Dhaka. Renowned artist Ronni Ahmmed is the curator of the show.
Dreams without borders: When I Grow Up
“You have to understand, no one puts their children in a boat unless the water is safer than the land.” These lines by Warsan Shire could not be more appropriate to describe the ill-fate brought upon the Rohingya children.
Two-day photography exhibition at Barishal
A two-day photography exhibition, Life in the Frame, started at Ashwini Kumar Hall yesterday. Barishal Photography Club (BPC) organised the exhibition,
Fabric (ated) Fractures: A seminal art show in Dubai
Samdani Art Foundation, in collaboration with Alserkal, recently hosted a major art exhibition titled Fabric(ated) Fractures at Concrete, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, UAE.
British Council organises Samsul Alam Helal’s ‘Disappearing Roots’
Marking World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, the British Council has arranged a solo exhibition titled Disappearing Roots by Samsul Alam Helal, from May 18 to 30 at British Council in Fuller Road. The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Wakilur Rahman’s ‘Bodyspace Mindscape’ at Dwip Gallery
Bangladeshi artist Wakilur Rahman is a painter, printmaker and sculptor. He completed his BFA from Dhaka Art College and his MFA from Central Academy of Fine Arts Peking, PR of China. He as also received many awards, both locally and internationally.
Borun’s art-like photographs at Zainul Gallery
Kazi Anisul Haque Borun is a theatre artiste, designer, choreographer and director. Apart from directing several well-received short films, Borun has a passion for photography.
Suman Sarkar’s ‘Rupomoy Bangla’ at AFD
Nature takes a prominent place in Suman Kumar Sarkar’s artworks. He embraces the beauty of the countryside as he feels confined to the cages of the concrete jungle. His colour palette, thus, soulfully portrays an agro-based Bengal. He grew up in Varendra.
Digonto: An exhibition by three women
Digonto, a group exhibition by three women, concluded recently at Drik Gallery. The three artists, Enakshi Saha Ray, Habiba Ashraf
‘Simple Pleasures of Life’ concludes
A two-day photography exhibition by the employees of Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) titled, Simple Pleasures of Life, ended recently at Alliance Française de Dhaka.