Spotlight Art Gallery opens in Dhaka
Spotlight Gallery, a start-up art gallery with a radical new vision, announced they are open to public this past week. The grand opening showcased artworks by Ekushey Award winner artist-sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan, internationally acclaimed artists Ivy Zaman, Proshanto Karmakar Buddha, Harun Fakir and other emerging artists, says a press release.
Of the gallery's opening night success, Spotlight founder and Director Farhana Hoque said, “We are overwhelmed by the support from the artists and the patrons. We planned for a very small, invite-only event and was surprised by the turnout and support. We had a preview of the artworks before the show at the American Club which was also a great success.”
Hoque, who has lived and worked as an artist in Miami, Florida, is optimistic about the future: “Now we are open to the art-loving public and excited to be a part of the greater art community of Dhaka.”
Hamiduzzaman Khan appreciated the gallery's artist-friendly concept and expressed his desire to work with the gallery in the future. “The gallery charges no commission to the artists and it is one of the best displays of artwork in Bangladesh,” he commented.
The gallery is expected to present its second group show in July, after Ramadan.
Spotlight Art Gallery, located in Uttara Sector 13, aims to bring Bangladeshi artists into the world stage and serve as a catalyst to bringing established and promising new artists together. The art gallery also has plans to provide free workshops, promotions and opportunity to artists to participate in international art events.
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