Tagore's artistic self
The 42nd session of Khamkhyali Shobha took place in the capital's Biswa Sahitya Kendra recently. Chaired by Mahmud Hashim, the event was titled “Chitroshilpi Rabindranath: Rong-Rekhar Maya-e”.
Member of the group Moyeen Uddin Shikdar presented a paper on the same title at the discussion, coming in on Rabindranath Tagore's work as a painter.
Also present at the intellectual gathering was eminent Tagore researcher and Khamkheyali Shobha's chief advisor, Ahmed Rafique. In his address, he mentioned how the bard's works were subject to criticism during his lifetime, which has remained a constant to this day. He also added that like Tagore's literary works, his paintings remain timeless. Consequently, intensive discussions and practice are imperative to protect Tagore's invaluable contributions to the art world. Other members who graced the occasion were Dr. Mahua Mukhopadhyay, Secretary Shafi Ahmed and artist Abdul Mannan.
A cultural event was also held as part of the discussion, with the performances focusing on songs of the 'Thakurbari' (Tagore's family home). Two teachers of Chhayanaut, Sukanta Chakrabarty and Shejuti Barua, along with West Bengal-based singer Abhijit Majumdar rendered songs composed by the various members of the Tagore family.
The programme was dedicated to eminent researcher and musicologist, the late Dr. Karunamaya Goswami.
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