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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
Bhumi embarks on its journey with 'Artifying the Soul’
A new art gallery, Bhumi, commenced its journey on Tuesday (March 5) with a group art exhibition titled “Artifying the Soul” in Lalmatia, Dhaka. Renowned artists from around the country have showcased their reflections, memories, and everyday experiences through a diverse range of artworks featured in the exhibition, for its inauguration.
‘Poetrimage’ of birds, women, and poems
At Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD), a gallery brims with the seamless integration of poetry and paintings, each element complementing the other in a harmonious blend. One can easily get lost in the artistic world that Reza Asad Al Huda Anupam has created for his second solo exhibition “Poetrimage”, the opening of which took place at AFD yesterday.
An afternoon spent with art
The exhibition is open to visitors of all ages, which is a perfect place for people to enjoy.
#Arts / 5 art galleries you can visit in Dhaka
If you want to indulge yourself in the rich and vibrant art culture of Dhaka, look no further. Here are 5 of the hottest and most happening art places in town that are sure to please your creative side. From cutting-edge contemporary art to traditional masterpieces, these spaces boast a unique flavour that is sure to leave you captivated. So, join us in this enchanting journey through the heart of Dhaka's art culture.
Remembering Faraaz through Proshanta Karmakar’s Art
Slated to run till April 19, 2023, the exhibition also has abstract paintings in bright colors and letters inspired from love and compassion that is extended towards Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, by the people he has left behind.
When Bon Bibi comes to life
The scenography for the project was made by Paris-based multinational architecture, art, and design group Golem. It has been created with the support of Harper Collins India. The installation invites visitors to enter a forest of enormous pages where scenes from the book stand as tall as trees.
The art of expression: Rakibul Anwar's ‘Shonglogno’
"Shonglogno", a solo exhibition featuring the works of Rakibul Anwar was recently displayed at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise, Dhaka. The exhibition was inaugurated on November 18, in the presence of Her Excellency, Marie Masdupuy, Ambassador of France to Bangladesh; eminent artist Professor Dhali Al Mamoon, and artist-critic Mustafa Zaman.
'Kromosho': Munem Wasif tells Dhaka's story
On November 10, Project 88 inaugurated Munem Wasif's second solo-exhibition at their gallery in Mumbai, India. The exhibition is titled "Kromosho"--'step by step' in Bengali--and features Wasif's body of work, which the artiste has developed over almost two decades. Munem Wasif’s image-based works often mix photographs with moving images, archive documents or collected paraphernalia to reveal notions of impermanence and insecurity. A major theme throughout his work, is the philosophy of leaving things open to interpretation.
‘50 Years of Friendship’: EMK Center celebrates Bangladesh-US relationship
In order to commemorate the 50 years of friendship between Bangladesh and the US, EMK Center recently organised a print exhibition—showcasing the artworks of Bangladeshi and American artists—appropriately named “50 Years of Friendship”.
Dhaka Kitsch: T-shirts inspired by rickshaw art
On Monday, 26 September, 2022 Dhaka Kitsch, a charity event supporting the non-profit organisation, Thrive, was held at the Edge Gallery Gulshan. Funded by Tasneem Sinha and Mahbub Mursalin, the event exhibited a collection of T-shirts, with rickshaw art inspired designs by artist and designer, Kuhu Plamondon. Chandana R Dewan, renowned designer and partner for the initiative, was by her side every step of the way, making the event a success.
'Infinite Library': An immersive experience of civilisation at Goethe Dhaka
The Infinite Library did not have books. It consisted of virtual spaces, a set of "eight jars" or volumes that—using a VR journey through the users' phones—told the story of our planet's evolution, starting from the beginning of cosmic dust to human consciousness.
The art business amidst COVID-19
Freelancers, creative marketplaces, and galleries have experienced positive and negative impacts while in some cases, the situation has inspired creative endeavours.
Charity art auction for special athletes
Marking its 25th anniversary, Special Olympics Bangladesh, along with Edge, the foundation, organised an art auction (live and silent)
All-women art exhibition 'Life 2019' organised at Gallery Cosmos
Life 2019 is a group art exhibition featuring paintings by 39 female artists. It was inaugurated at Gallery Cosmos on Bangladesh's Independence Day, by the chief guest, Australian High Commissioner HE Julia Niblett.
'Us Women II' showcases fierce and soulful artworks
Us Women II, an exhibition held at EMK Center in commemoration of International Women's Day, celebrates the ways in which the
'Jolkonna – Naiads the Water Nymphs' at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro
An exhibition titled, Jolkonna - Naiads the Water Nymphs was inaugurated at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro on International Women's Day.
Chobi Mela X: Vanessa Winship's 'She Dances on Jackson' at AFD
As a part of Chobi Mela X, Vanessa Winship's solo photography exhibition, She Dances on Jackson, is currently taking place at Allaince Francáise de Dhaka (AFD). The series features landscapes of rural and urban American cities and suburbs and portraits of their inhabitants, all of which are shot on film and printed in black and white.
An assortment of diverse paintings
Several artists of the 1979 batch of the Faculty of Fine Art (FFA) are holding a weeklong group painting exhibition titled “Phirey Dekha” at Zainul Gallery of FFA, University of Dhaka (DU).