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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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April 25, 2020
April 25, 2020

Looking into AKM Alamgir Huque’s artistic muses

AKM Alamgir Huque, a scholar and artist, was a familiar name in the Dhaka art scene of the late 80s. In that period, he excelled in painting and printmaking, establishing an individual hallmark through his semi-abstract and pure abstract works.

April 6, 2020
April 6, 2020

Artists put brushes aside to help doctors

For students and teachers of Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, the beginning of April is usually a busy time, as the campus premises bustle with preparations for the Mangal Shobhajatra rally to usher in the Bangla New Year, marking Pahela Baishakh (on April 14).

March 27, 2020
March 27, 2020

Kamruzzaman Shadhin: The tale of a socio-politically conscious artist

Celebrated visual artist Kamruzzaman Shadhin works on diverse media, including installation, video, sculpture and performance art.

March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020

Group exhibition ‘Bangladesh’ marking birth centenary of Bangabandhu

Contemporary art gallery Shilpangan has arranged a group painting exhibition, titled ‘Bangladesh’, marking the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Shiekh Mujibur Rahman.

March 15, 2020
March 15, 2020

Bimbavati Devi’s homage to Bangabandhu

As part of the yearlong celebration of the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has arranged a grand programme that will take place on March 17.

March 10, 2020
March 10, 2020

Bangladesh Art Week celebrates womanhood

Bangladesh Art Week (BAW) is celebrating womanhood through a unique exhibition, titled ‘Ora Egaro Jon’, which is underway at Dhaka Gallery, Banani. Featuring a female-led group art exhibition, BAW Women 2020, is open for all till March 14.

March 6, 2020
March 6, 2020

Tarek Amin’s ‘Time & Reality’ opens at Galleri Kaya today

Promising artist Ruhul Amin Tarek’s first solo exhibition, Time & Reality, opens at Galleri Kaya in Uttara, today. Atiqul Islam, Mayor, Dhaka North City Corporation, will inaugurate the show.

March 1, 2020
March 1, 2020

Sheikh Afzal Hossain’s ‘Swajanghati Rekha’ underway at Kala Kendra

Under the title of Swajanghati Rekha, an exclusive solo art exhibition is underway at Kala Kendra, Iqbal Road, Dhaka. Eminent artists Professor Rafiqun Nabi and Professor Shishir Bhattacharjee inaugurated the exhibition on February 21.

March 1, 2020
March 1, 2020

Int’l Art Fest 2020 Nilphamari concludes on a high note

The third International Art Festival 2020 Nilphamari concluded on a high note. Artists from five countries created a cornucopia of artwork in a four-day art camp, the outcome of which were on display yesterday at the idyllic ambience of Nilsagor, the festival venue.

February 29, 2020
February 29, 2020

International Art Fest 2020 Nilphamari concludes today

Nilphamari’s Nilsagor offers an idyllic ambience covered with Siberian birds and greenery for the 350 artists from five countries, who are participating in the International Art Festival 2020 Nilphamari, which concludes today.