Art
REFLECTIONS / In harmony
These are our shared dreams that inspire a sense of community–we are all in it together.
#Arts / Graffiti and murals: The new language of freedom in Dhaka
In celebration of our newfound freedom, everyone is expressing themselves in different ways, one of which is through murals and graffiti.
#Reviews / Crafting majesty: Tasleema Alam's royal commissions and her love for Islamic art
From gracing the majestic walls of mosques to the pages of intricate manuscripts and beyond, the appeal of the Islamic art form has persisted over centuries and captivated many. The beauty and depth of this art form attracted Tasleema Alam – an artist, designer and educator – who recently designed an Afghan carpet for His Majesty King Charles III.
'Rescue': Sehri Tales selections, Day 2
The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 2 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Rescue
Picasso painting sells for $139 million, most valuable art auctioned this year
Pablo Picasso’s 1932 painting “Femme à la montre” sold for more than $139 million on Wednesday at a Sotheby’s New York auction, making it the most valuable work of art sold globally at an auction this year.
7 life lessons we can take from Pablo Picasso’s artistic legacy
Years after Pablo Picasso’s death, his art is still popular and recreated in many forms; clothes, accessories, decorations, replications etc. Most importantly, his artwork is a source of inspiration for many creatives and a point of references for artists. Picasso's inspirational reach isn't limited to creatives but the lesson we can take from his life is for everyone.
#Perspective / Are AI art generators really worth it?
AI has come a long way. ChatGPT was recently in the spotlight and amongst heated discussions. Side by side, we now have AI art generators.
A Silent Triumph: The Story of Clara Woods
Clara Woods is a seventeen-year-old artist and model.
Salbhi Sumaiya: The artist whose art is heading to the Moon
Salbhi Sumaiya's tale is one of resilience, inspiration, and a profound connection to both art and the stars. As a hard-of-hearing (HOH) individual, her artistry has transcended barriers, becoming a bridge between worlds.
Goodbye, Indigo Lady
She was a central leader of Bangladesh's craft industry – of its Jamdani revival, and for the small but strong niche that it had begun to carve out for itself within the subcontinent's field of crafts.
Competitions are not necessary in creative fields
Creative fields that involve music, dance, and art do not require competitions.
Dhaka Lit Fest tickets to go on sale soon
Some attendees have raised questions over why one would hesitate to pay for a literary event if they already spend money on watching films and going to restaurants. Students, however, have expressed opposing views.
Andy Warhol & Truman Capote talk out their anxieties
Andy Warhol suggested they tape their conversations on his Sony Walkman, to which Truman Capote agrees.
The making of Kuhu Art III: A celebration of colour, life and Dhaka
On 17 November, Kuhu Plamondon hosted her 3rd art exhibition at the Bay Edgewater Gallery, Gulshan Dhaka. Finding inspiration from the simplest of things, Kuhu’s art collection this time was a sheer reflection of her thoughts. Sponsored by City Bank Limited, Mercedes Benz, and Bay Developments Ltd, the event exhibited some of the mesmerising arts of Kuhu Plamondo.
Ink for days: How Inktober is its own medium of storytelling
Pictures are really the most basic form of story-telling, aren’t they? I imagine our ancestors sat around fires doing shadow theatre. They painted on cave walls long before writing came along.
‘Books must make you see things differently': Sunandini Banerjee of Seagull Books on the art of book cover design
The process of designing a book is a combination of the practical and the creative.
Thank God It’s Friday
If you want to do something other than have an outing at yet another restaurant, have a look at these upcoming events, and make plans to have an even better time.
AI-generated imagery: Democratising art or demolishing aspirations?
What we know about creativity and AI has changed by leaps and bounds.
SutarKabbo — Weaving dreams into reality
Bangladeshi weavers and artisans are a powerhouse of talent and creativity. Although especially known for their Nakshi Kantha needlework, they excel at most other traditional, artistic forms of stitching as well. Four old friends, Shirajum Munira, Fardous Ahmed, Rahmatul Alam and Nusrat Jahan, recognised the strength in this ancient heritage and instantly knew what they had to do, to lend due recognition and visibility to artisans and their work. They decided to form SutarKabbo, an establishment where rural craftswomen would be trained to create quality handicrafts and sustain their livelihoods through their skills.