Street artists in Dhaka like Tiger Nazir, Lal Mea, and Hiru Bhai bring art to public spaces, transforming pavements into cultural canvases. Their creativity defies convention, showcasing resilience, identity, and passion beyond gallery walls.
Rashid Choudhury revolutionized Bangladeshi art by pioneering modern tapestry, blending Bengal’s cultural heritage with European techniques. His vibrant, symbolic works redefined artistic boundaries, inspiring generations and transforming textile art into a powerful medium of national identity.
Running a business full-time is not feasible for most, but many students throughout the country have their own side hustles going.
Dhaka Storytellers fosters creativity through curated exhibitions, such as the “Story of Art” showcasing Bangladesh’s diverse art scene. Proceeds support rural education, intertwining art with philanthropy, while celebrating prominent artists and inspiring young creatives.
These are our shared dreams that inspire a sense of community–we are all in it together.
In celebration of our newfound freedom, everyone is expressing themselves in different ways, one of which is through murals and graffiti.
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.
The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 2 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Rescue
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.
The process of designing a book is a combination of the practical and the creative.
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.
What we know about creativity and AI has changed by leaps and bounds.
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.
There is no denying that artists are here to stay. Moreover, it is now easier to get your work out to a larger audience.
At the end of the day, art that spreads joy is not lesser than the one sharing their hardships.
For those living on a budget yet wanting to consume and support the art, there are multiple other ways to do so.
A designer and illustrator whose work focuses on human rights, feminism, and South Asian identity, Pakistani artist Shehzil Malik has just created an artwork based on Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain's novella Sultana's Dream (1905).
No one said earning a Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) would be easy. After all, art is anything but a linear process of creation. It zigzags through tumultuous periods of unease, delicate uncertainties, and perpetual anxieties, along with quite a mouthful of self-induced negativity.
Freelancers, creative marketplaces, and galleries have experienced positive and negative impacts while in some cases, the situation has inspired creative endeavours.
