Painting & Illustration
Van Gogh's self portrait found underneath one of his paintings Art
A previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh has been discovered behind another of the artist’s paintings, the National Galleries of Scotland said Thursday.
Man disguised as old woman throws cake at Mona Lisa
A man seemingly disguised as an old woman in a wheelchair threw a piece of cake at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum and shouted at people to think of planet Earth.
Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe painting sells for $195 mn in auction
Andy Warhol’s “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn” sold for a cool $195 million on Monday, making the iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe the most expensive work by a U.S. artist ever sold at auction.
Rainbow Paints announces winners of ‘Rong a Tomar Bijoy’
Rainbow Paints, a popular paint brand of RFL Group, honoured the winners of the art competition, “Rainbow Rong a Tomar Bijoy”. R N Paul, Managing Director of RFL Group, handed over the prizes to the nine winners at a restaurant in the capital's Badda area on Saturday.
Kazi Rakib’s ‘Fragile Moments’ underway at Galleri Kaya
Showcasing despair, the blossoming of nature, and the struggle of being locked down inside your own house, New York-based Bangladeshi artist Kazi Rakib's solo exhibition “Fragile Moments”, organised by Galleri Kaya, was inaugurated in the capital yesterday.
Largest scroll painting of Father of the Nation displayed at National Museum
Commemorating the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Birth Centenary Celebration, advertisement agency Mattra organised the event, ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib: Mohajibon Path’, featuring the largest scroll painting of the Father of the Nation, by noted artist Shahjahan Ahmed Bikash.
‘Bored' security guard draws eyes on $1m Russian painting
A security guard’s ‘boredom’ on his first day at the office turned costly for a Russian art gallery after he allegedly drew eyes on a faceless figure painting worth $1 million.
Solo exhibition ‘Naree Shutro' underway at EMK Center
Jinnatun Jannat’s solo exhibition, ''Naree Shutro'', is currently underway at EMK Center, Dhanmondi. This exhibition is a part of the global campaign, ''16 Days of Activism against Gender-based violence''. The campaign further included a series of virtual discussions, other exhibitions, awareness-raising workshops, and a cultural programme.
Remembering Murtaja Baseer
Today marks the first death anniversary of eminent artist Murtaja Baseer. The art maestro sealed his name in the history of modern art of Bangladesh with his multifarious talents and an extraordinary ability to see even the simplest things from a bird eye’s view.
Painting stories from the hills
Jayatu Chakma from Rangamati portrays the struggles, insecurities, and uniqueness of the Jumma people through his art. His fascination towards art traces back to his childhood, as he started drawing as an extracurricular activity, and slowly fell in love with it.
Commemorating Frida Kahlo’s life through an immersive experience
Frida Kahlo, one of the most famous and recognised Mexican painters in the contemporary art scene, recently got the immersive installation treatment with a dazzling light show at her hometown in México City. Through a modernised depiction of her paintings, the show aims to extend her visual legacy and inimitable sense of style to the younger generations.
‘Shafiqul Islam: The Secret Art of a Mysterious Artist’ underway at Mrinmoy Art Gallery Chattogram
The solo exhibition, titled “Shafiqul Islam: The Secret Art of a Mysterious Artist", was inaugurated at Mrinmoy Art Gallery in Chattogram, recently. The exhibition, showcases the works of noted artist Shafiqul Islam, as a heartfelt tribute to him.