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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June 25, 2019
Ratan Thiyam mesmerises theatre enthusiasts with masterclasses
Masterclasses, seminars, workshops and meeting the director are unique features of the maiden Bangladesh International Theatre Festival 2019, a festival which truly paved the ways of artistic exchange among the theatre artistes of Bangladesh.
June 24, 2019
Bangladesh international theatre festival under spotlight
The maiden Bangladesh International Theatre Festival 2019, organised by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), International Theatre Institute (Bangladesh Centre) and Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation, is underway at BSA.
June 23, 2019
French Embassy celebrates Fête de la Musique in style
Marie-Annick Bourdin welcomed all and invited the members of the choir to perform on the day. The music conductor and flautist, Dr Selvam Thorez, also the Director, Alliance Française de Chittagong (AFC), and Dr Dave Dowland, Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, Asian University for Women, spoke prior to the performance.
June 22, 2019
Bangladesh International Theatre Festival in full swing
The maiden Bangladesh International Theatre Festival 2019 is in full swing. The weeklong (June 20-26) festival is featuring the staging of plays by eight theatre troupes from seven countries -- France, India, Russia, China, Vietnam, Nepal and Bangladesh.
June 21, 2019
‘Brattyajan – The Lower Depths’ running at DRIK
The exhibition brings to light indigenous communities including Bede (gypsy community), sex workers, Kaiputra (pig rearing community), Rishi (cobbler), Harijan (dalit), Jaladas and Bihari.
June 20, 2019
A treasure trove brought back home
Renowned artist and famous gallerist Goutam Chakraborty collected thirteen valuable early works by eminent Bangladeshi artist-sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan from England, around three months back. The original watercolours, done in the period from 1963 to 1969 by Khan were first exhibited in Chittagong Club, and later taken to Scotland, when he was in Edinburgh for treatment at E. R. I. following brain surgery.
June 2, 2019
Artist trio set for Osaka show
Three eminent Bangladeshi artists -- Jamal Ahmed, Mohammad Iqbal and Mustapha Khalid Palash -- are set to display their paintings in a group exhibition titled AKA DOT to be held in Osaka, Japan from June 10. Osaka based Japanese company Holbein is hosting the exhibition at Holbein Gallery situated in Osaka, Japan.
June 1, 2019
An Ode to Benaras
Bengal Foundation recently launched an audio CD titled An Ode to Benaras, featuring semi-classical music including thumri, dadra, chaiti and kajri by the talented artiste Suchisree Ray. Apart from receiving extensive training in khayal and thumri, Suchisree Ray’s years as a senior disciple of well-known musicologist Pt Kumar Prasad Mukherji propelled her interest in research and experimentation.
May 30, 2019
Suborna’s ‘Elation’ in Goa
Promising Bangladeshi artist Suborna went to Siolim, Goa, India, on a month-long art residency programme. The artworks she produced there along with the works she took from Bangladesh, were showcased in a solo exhibition titled Elation.
May 27, 2019
Mong Mong Sho’s ‘The Songs of Fisherman’ concludes in Kunming
Talented Bangladeshi artist Mong Mong Sho loves to depict the life and livelihood of the fishermen living in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. Hailing from Cox’s Bazar, the artist studied at the Institute of Fine Arts, Chittagong University.
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