Zahangir Alom

‘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

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Onika's solo art exhibition explores the essence of home

The intimate solo art exhibition "Home" by the promising artist Nasrin Jahan Onika has recently unfolded at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka in Dhanmondi. The inauguration, graced by internationally acclaimed artist Monirul Islam, distinguished art critic Moinuddin Khaled, and art connoisseur and Shasha Denims Limited Director Zareen Mahmud Hosein as special guests, took place on March 1 with great fervour.

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Mamun’s ‘Ecstasy and Melancholy’ at Galleri Kaya

Talented artist Shahanoor Mamun’s solo art exhibition titled “Ecstasy and Melancholy” is currently underway at Galleri Kaya in Uttara, Dhaka. Eminent artist Professor Hamiduzzaman Khan inaugurated the exhibition on March 1 while renowned actor Jaya Ahsan graced the inaugural ceremony as a special guest. Renowned artist and Gallery Director Goutam Chakraborty moderated the event. The exhibition showcases a selection of 79 works done in watercolor, charcoal, pen and ink, mixed media, acrylic on canvas, and paper.

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‘Inward Gaze’: Traversing new path in art

The exhibition is a pleasant treat for art lovers. Traversing a new path in art, the artist blossoms in the bliss of cosmic beauty in her search for inner peace, tranquillity and a divine connection with her works depicted in geometric forms and shapes, impressionable brush strokes and lurid colours. Her canvases are bountiful in realistic, semi-abstract, and abstract images. Thick and shimmering colours create volume and perspective in a poetic way.

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An artistic homage to the martyrs

Dr Azharul Islam Sheikh Chanchal, a Professor of the Department of Ceramics of the Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), University of Dhaka (DU), is showcasing an array of artworks in his third solo show titled “Mrittikanjali” at Zainul Gallery 1. Professor Emeritus Rafiqun Nabi along with renowned artists -- Mohammad Eunus, also the Chairman of Art Bangla Foundation, and Professor Nisar Hossain, also the dean of FFA, DU, -- graced the inaugural ceremony as distinguished guests on February 19. Prominent art critic and teacher Moinuddin Khaled has curated the exhibition.

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Ranabi: Artist, Activist, Legend

The month-long exhibition commemorates the great artist Rafiqun Nabi’s 80th birthday (November 28), arranged jointly by Gallery Chitrak, Rafiqun Nabi’s 80th birthday celebratory committee 2023 -- at the Bangladesh National Museum and Gallery Chitrak simultaneously.

6m ago

4th Bangla Art Festival 2022 concludes on a high note

4th Bangla Art Fest concludes on a high note

The “4th Bangla Art Fest 2022, Mymensingh”, dedicated to Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin, recently successfully concluded at the BGB Park in Mymensingh. The four-day festival featured an international art camp; art activities by the children, promising artists, contemporary artists and renowned artists both local and foreign.The festival was, organised by Art Bangla Foundation and was jointly inaugurated by renowned artist Shahabuddin Ahmed and Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin’s youngest son, engineer Mainul Abedin.

1y ago

Jamal Ahmed and Kanak Chanpa Chakma in USA’s ‘Symphony of Rivers and Hills’

Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts is going to organise an exclusive duet art exhibition titled “Symphony of Rivers and Hills” at Gandhi Memorial Center, 4748 Western avenue, Bethesda, MD 20816, Washington DC, USA on October 15. Two eminent Bangladeshi artists, Jamal Ahmed and Kanak Chanpa Chakma, are all set to travel from Bangladesh to USA to showcase 44 of their artworks (22 works depicted by each) for the fortnight-long exhibition.

1y ago

March 15, 2020

Bimbavati Devi’s homage to Bangabandhu

As part of the yearlong celebration of the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has arranged a grand programme that will take place on March 17.

March 10, 2020

Bangladesh Art Week celebrates womanhood

Bangladesh Art Week (BAW) is celebrating womanhood through a unique exhibition, titled ‘Ora Egaro Jon’, which is underway at Dhaka Gallery, Banani. Featuring a female-led group art exhibition, BAW Women 2020, is open for all till March 14.

March 6, 2020

Tarek Amin’s ‘Time & Reality’ opens at Galleri Kaya today

Promising artist Ruhul Amin Tarek’s first solo exhibition, Time & Reality, opens at Galleri Kaya in Uttara, today. Atiqul Islam, Mayor, Dhaka North City Corporation, will inaugurate the show.

March 1, 2020

Sheikh Afzal Hossain’s ‘Swajanghati Rekha’ underway at Kala Kendra

Under the title of Swajanghati Rekha, an exclusive solo art exhibition is underway at Kala Kendra, Iqbal Road, Dhaka. Eminent artists Professor Rafiqun Nabi and Professor Shishir Bhattacharjee inaugurated the exhibition on February 21.

March 1, 2020

Int’l Art Fest 2020 Nilphamari concludes on a high note

The third International Art Festival 2020 Nilphamari concluded on a high note. Artists from five countries created a cornucopia of artwork in a four-day art camp, the outcome of which were on display yesterday at the idyllic ambience of Nilsagor, the festival venue.

February 29, 2020