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  • Mystery in Mask

    Unmasking the art of mask

    The history and usage of masks -- for both ceremonial and practical purposes -- dates back to several millennia. The flamboyant presence of masks in many traditional festivals and rituals has a prehistoric origin. Mask making continues to be popular in our country, as it hangs on walls in homes to augment their artistic splendour.

  • Portraits with live models are rather artistic

    Every true artist is a great teacher, but every teacher is not a great artist. However, renowned artist Jamal Ahmed is an exception to that notion. Even after being a Professor at the Faculty of Fine Art of the University of Dhaka, Jamal Ahmed's artistic self is prominently alive and visible.

  • Alia Kamal's 'Excerpts' under way at Jatra Biroti

    Painting is one field that has become a popular calling to many. While Charukola is throbbing with young students from different walks of life, some aspiring painters are taking private classes, while others are teaching themselves.

  • Celebrating the best of Inktober

    Talent may be the key ingredient, but nothing was ever accomplished without discipline. To this end, American illustrator Jake Parker started the Inktober drawing challenge in 2009.

  • A glimpse into fahad al alam's Dust to Dust

    In May 2018, photographer and writer Fahad Al Alam launched A piece of whisper, a self-published book containing his photographs, all shot on film, and a book of poems, separately.

  • Exhibition in honour of Sheikh Hasina's 71st birth anniversary ends

    A special exhibition marking the 71st birth anniversary of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina concluded on Sunday at the National Museum in the capital.

  • Week-long solo exhibition of Shoumen Das opens

    A week-long solo painting exhibition by Professor Shoumen Das was inaugurated at the auditorium of Alliance Francaise de Chittagong recently.

  • Inauguration of Dwip Gallery

    The way our city has fallen prey to rapid urbanisation is portrayed by Kazi Salahuddin Ahmed in his recent exhibition titled Fallout. The exhibition began at a new art gallery called Dwip Gellary, which was recently inaugurated in Lalmatia, Dhaka.

  • 'Evanescence'underway at EMK Center

    Artist Farhana Yasmin's solo art exhibition Evanescence began at EMK center on October 14.

  • Kashef Chowdhury's exhibition in Zurich

    Gallery Tart in Zurich, Switzerland has organised Materials for Exhibition Only, a solo exhibition by Kashef Chowdhury. Born in Bangladesh, Kashef Chowdhury works in architecture, photography and art and has led lectures and exhibitions in these areas.

  • REJECTED 2018 – DESIGN EXPO

    'Rejected 2018 - Design Expo', an exhibition of rejected or underappreciated works of design enthusiasts, freelancers, professionals and students, took place at Drik Gallery last weekend. 37 designers from different backgrounds participated at the expo.

  • REJECTED 2018 – DESIGN EXPO

    'Rejected 2018 - Design Expo', an exhibition of rejected or underappreciated works of design enthusiasts, freelancers, professionals and students, took place at Drik Gallery last weekend. 37 designers from different backgrounds participated at the expo.

  • 'Looking at My Country Through Stamps' held at AFD

    Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) and Moonsez Art Academy jointly organised Daak-ticketey Dekhi Amar Desh (Looking at My Country Through Stamps), a group painting exhibition by budding child painters of Moonsez Art Academy.

  • 'Looking at My Country Through Stamps' held at AFD

    Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) and Moonsez Art Academy jointly organised Daak-ticketey Dekhi Amar Desh (Looking at My Country Through Stamps), a group painting exhibition by budding child painters of Moonsez Art Academy.

  • Shahabuddin Ahmed's solo exhibition

    Shahabuddin Ahmed's solo exhibition at Creative the Art Gallery

    Shanto-Mariam Foundation has organised a solo painting exhibition of renowned artist Shahabuddin Ahmed at its Creative the Art Gallery in Uttara. Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Harsh Vardhan Shringla inaugurated the exhibition as chief guest on September 30.

  • UNIQUE CHESS SETS exhibited in the city

    From Bangladesh to Azerbaijan, bronze to plastic, jute doll to lego, chess sets of all shapes and sizes were exhibited at the hall of

  • Young artist Toma Saha

    Toma Saha's 'Billowy Canvas' at BSK

    Young artist Toma Saha's first solo painting exhibition titled 'Billowy Canvas' is underway at the gallery of Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK). Eminent educationist, litterateur and founding president of BSK Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed inaugurated the exhibition as the chief guest on October 4.

  • Bangladesh-Nepal Friendship Fine Arts Exhibition

    The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Bangladesh-Nepal Friendship Society, has organised the

  • Bangladesh-Nepal Friendship Fine Arts Exhibition

    The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Bangladesh-Nepal Friendship Society, has organised the

  • Oriental Art Department's annual exhibition underway

    The weeklong annual exhibition of the Department of Oriental Art, Faculty of Fine Art of University of Dhaka (DU), displays artworks by teachers and students of the department for visitors at Zainul Gallery 1 and 2.

  • 'What Real Changes Look Like'

    Yesterday, Tipping Point Project of CARE Bangladesh organised an exhibition titled 'What Real Change Looks Like', a photographic experience, created by women of Photo-Voice at Six Seasons Hotel in Gulshan.

  • Ceramics exhibition concludes at FFA

    A beautiful exhibition of ceramics concluded on Saturday at Zainul Gallery -1 & 2, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka (DU). 80 artworks by 42 students of the Department of Ceramics were on display. Eight students were awarded for their best artworks on the inaugural day.

  • The other side of the 18th Asian Art Biennale

    The month-long 18th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh (AABB) concluded yesterday with mixed reactions. From the last edition (2016), the organisers – the Ministry of Cultural Affairs (MoCA) and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) opened the biennale for artists from around the world.

  • Buddha's 'Peace' at Gallery Cosmos

    Gallery Cosmos organised a ten-day (September 28-October 7) solo art exhibition, titled Peace by artist Proshanta Karmakar Buddha, at their space in New DOHS, Mohakhali, Dhaka.

  • Fawaz Rob's 'Dhaka, I Love You' held in Paris

    Galerie Untitled Factory in Montmartre, Paris, opened a solo printmaking exhibition titled 'Dhaka, I Love You' by Bangladeshi artist Fawaz Rob recently, which was featured in French newspaper 'La Parisien.'

  • Fawaz Rob's 'Dhaka, I Love You' held in Paris

    Galerie Untitled Factory in Montmartre, Paris, opened a solo printmaking exhibition titled 'Dhaka, I Love You' by Bangladeshi artist Fawaz Rob recently, which was featured in French newspaper 'La Parisien.'

  • 'Surface as Symbol' held at Alliance Française de Dhaka

    The seventh solo art exhibition by artist Kazi Sayed Ahmed titled Surface as Symbol has begun at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held on Friday, August 31, 2018.

  • Gallery Cosmos' ode to Bangladeshi scenic beauty

    A fifteen-day long group art exhibition titled 'Mrinmoy Bangla' was inaugurated at Gallery Cosmos in Dhaka on September 7. Artworks by four promising artists Juton Chandra Roy, Sumon Kumar Sarkar, Mohammad Kamruzzoha and Manik Banik are showcased at the exhibition.

  • A peek into Mahmuda Tuli's State of Mind

    Promising photographer Mahmuda Tuli's first solo exhibition titled State of Mind was opened at Kalakendra, Mohammadpur on September 7. Curated by noted artist Wakilur Rahman, the colourful, experimental and bold exhibition deals with a layer of the featured photographer's diverse state of mind.

  • Drik holds 'A Struggle for Democracy- A photo journey by Shahidul Alam'

    Rarely does an exhibition begin with people singing, but the photographic exhibition titled 'A Struggle for Democracy- A photo journey by Shahidul Alam' at Drik gallery began with a spontaneous performance by singers Krishnakali,

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