Bangladeshi art sets sail for Tokyo International Art Fair
With a visionary mission to elevate Bangladeshi art to the global stage, Platforms Gallery is gearing up for its inaugural appearance at the prestigious Tokyo International Art Fair, set to take place on November 29 and 30. The works of three Bangladeshi artists—Auntora Mehrukh Azad, Fakhrul Islam Mazumder Shakil, and Tariqul Islam Herok—will be showcased at this global event.
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‘Finely Tiny’: The blend of mathematics and Oriental art
In her current body of work, Élise finds inspiration in the intricate symmetry of geometric forms, exploring a shared language between art and science. Her pieces “Classroom” and “Roméo & Juliette – Mathematician Version” epitomise her commitment to merging mathematical calculation with creative expression.
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‘Solastalgia’: Fragments of a fading horizon
Azad’s art explores the impact of climate-induced flooding and the tension between rural and urban environments. From the Sundarbans to Dhaka's dense urban fabric, her works reflect the convergence of these worlds, blending internal emotions with external observations of a landscape reshaped by human activity and environmental crisis.
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‘Finding Nirvana’ at AFD: A homage to Buddha
On the occasion of Buddha Purnima in 2023, Oriental Painting Study Group (OPSG) and Alliance Française de Dhaka organised an art exhibition titled From Suffering to Liberation: Buddha of Bengal at La Galerie in Dhaka.
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‘Infrathin’: Exploring existence through art
In the collaborative embrace of “Infrathin”, the artists channel their creative energies, forming a cohesive vessel that not only captivates but also reflects the significance of the world around us
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Onika's solo art exhibition explores the essence of home
The intimate solo art exhibition "Home" by the promising artist Nasrin Jahan Onika has recently unfolded at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka in Dhanmondi. The inauguration, graced by internationally acclaimed artist Monirul Islam, distinguished art critic Moinuddin Khaled, and art connoisseur and Shasha Denims Limited Director Zareen Mahmud Hosein as special guests, took place on March 1 with great fervour.
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Mamun’s ‘Ecstasy and Melancholy’ at Galleri Kaya
Talented artist Shahanoor Mamun’s solo art exhibition titled “Ecstasy and Melancholy” is currently underway at Galleri Kaya in Uttara, Dhaka. Eminent artist Professor Hamiduzzaman Khan inaugurated the exhibition on March 1 while renowned actor Jaya Ahsan graced the inaugural ceremony as a special guest. Renowned artist and Gallery Director Goutam Chakraborty moderated the event. The exhibition showcases a selection of 79 works done in watercolor, charcoal, pen and ink, mixed media, acrylic on canvas, and paper.
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‘Inward Gaze’: Traversing new path in art
The exhibition is a pleasant treat for art lovers. Traversing a new path in art, the artist blossoms in the bliss of cosmic beauty in her search for inner peace, tranquillity and a divine connection with her works depicted in geometric forms and shapes, impressionable brush strokes and lurid colours. Her canvases are bountiful in realistic, semi-abstract, and abstract images. Thick and shimmering colours create volume and perspective in a poetic way.
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August 26, 2019
PSA International Print Photography Exhibition concludes
PSA International Print Photography Exhibition 2019, which opened on August 23 at Gallery 2 of the National Art Gallery, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), concluded yesterday. Phoenix Photographic Society (PPS) and Photographic Society of America (PSA) jointly organised the exhibition, which was the first PSA International Print Photography Exhibition in Bangladesh.
August 25, 2019
Mong Mong Sho on his boat of artistic creations
Talented artist Mong Mong Sho attended the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Chittagong. In 2012, he received a scholarship from the Yunnan Provincial Government to study Fine Arts in China.
August 24, 2019
Shahid Mahmud Jangi: The celebrated lyricist
Shahid Mahmud Jangi started writing songs in 1977. He has carved a niche for himself in the field of songwriting with a number of hit songs for many pioneering Bangladeshi bands and soloists. He penned songs like Hridoy Kada Matir Kono Murti Noy (Renaissance),
August 23, 2019
Shashwati Garai Ghosh: Living and breathing through Odishi
Renowned Bangladeshi dance school Nritya Nandan recently organised a three-day long Odishi dance workshop at the Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct at The Daily Star Centre in Dhaka. Kolkata-based Odishi dancer Shashwati Garai Ghosh conducted the workshop, where around 50 Bangladeshi students participated.
August 21, 2019
Bangla Academy holds seminar on Bangabandhu
Marking the 44th death anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Mourning Day (August 15), Bangla Academy held a seminar at their Abdul Karim Sahitya Bisharad Auditorium on August 19.
August 20, 2019
A unique art camp under spotlight
It was a wonderful experience to become a part of the unique art camp that recently concluded in Rangamati –the blissful place that offers the bounty of natural beauty, cultural diversity of various indigenous communities, their diverse cuisines, colourful costumes and the cornucopia of artistic themes and subjects to depict. Bangladesh Ethnic Artists’ Forum truly deserves accolades for organising the three-day art camp, joining hands with Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts and Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited.
August 19, 2019
SAF 2019 in the offing
Samsara Art Festival (SAF) simultaneously features visual art and music. Aiming to create an interactive and diverse artistic realm within a public sphere, the festival sheds light on the unconventional approaches, strong views, individualism and dynamism of the artists. The first edition of SAF took place at Santiniketan Society of Visual Art & Design (SSVAD) on November 23rd, 2018. SSVAD was founded by the eminent Indian artist Jogen Chowdhury.
August 17, 2019
Many happy returns Murtaja Baseer and Monirul Islam!
Today marks the 88th birthday of the multifarious genius Murtaja Baseer, whose six-decade career takes up a unique place in the modern art history of Bangladesh. But what makes this prolific artist stand out is his continuous attempt to learn, grow and evolve.
August 15, 2019
Sharmin Rahman Rauma: A versatile singer and journalist extraordinaire
Prominent singer and devoted journalist, Sharmin Rahman Rauma has successfully made her mark in both the entertainment and journalism industries in Bangladesh with her promising work. Her father, AKM Bazlur Rahman, was the inspiration behind her
August 15, 2019
Depicting the Grace of Monsoon in Rangamati
Bangladesh Ethnic Artists’ Forum, in association with Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts and Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, has organised a three-day (August 14-16) art camp in the Rangamati Hill Districts. Around 70 artists from 52 indigenous communities of Bangladesh
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