Exhibition

Special painting exhibition underway at ISD

A painting exhibition is underway at International School, Dhaka (ISD), showcasing artworks created by their students. The exhibition will run till February 16, and is open to the ISD community only.
Dhaka Art Summit: Rajeeb and Nadia Samdani's dream realised

Celebrated art connoisseurs, collectors and entrepreneurs Rajeeb and Nadia Samdani, also the cofounders of the Samdani Art Foundation, have been organising Dhaka Art Summit biennially since 2012.
Charity painting exhibition for Art Fest 2020 underway at Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts

For the past few years, the Art Fest, alternatively known as Charukola Utshab, has been organised at a location outside Dhaka,
Exploring unique themes from the ‘Homelands’ exhibition

An international symposium exploring themes from the Homelands exhibition took place at Clore Learning Studio, Kettle’s Yard in
‘Deconstruction for Change’ organised at Gallery Chitrak

A group print exhibition, Deconstruction for Change, opened recently at Gallery Chitrak in Dhanmondi.
Expression of Life begins at AFD

Sharmin Zaman’s second solo exhibition, titled Expression of Life, has begun at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD), recently.
Purnata’s solo photo exhibition begins today

In between borders and other political constructs, a two day exhibition by photographer Nujhat Purnata will begin at Gallery 6, Fine Arts Building in Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy from today.
“Pursuing art is a solemn perseverance” - Mohammad Eunus

Renowned artist Professor Mohammad Eunus was born on this day in 1954 to M Eusuf and Fajilatun Noor, of Thakurgaon. His father was a lieutenant of Pakistan Army and founder of Thakurgaon and Dinajpur Scouts.
Group exhibition ‘Frame 74’ underway at Gallery Chitrak

Gallery Chitrak has organised a group art exhibition, Frame 74, featuring paintings of several senior artists of the 1974 batch of Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka.
Platform’s ‘Ek Kodom’ underway at AJ Tower

Director General of Bangla Academy Habibullah Siraji, renowned artists, Monirul Islam, Professor Abul Barq Alvi, Wakilur Rahman, Professor Md Anisuzzaman, Firoz Mahmud and Bishwajit Goswami attended the art exhibition as distinguished guests, among others.
Young South Asian printmakers’ exhibition at Kala Kendra

Marking the 91st birth anniversary of eminent artist Mohammad Kibria (January 1), Kibria Printmaking Studio organised the South Asian
‘Growing Together Campaign’ launches Rohingya children’s art exhibition

The Earth Society organised an eight-day exhibition with drawings made by Rohingya children, aged between nine and twelve.
Whiny Women: A promising artistic initiative

Whiny Women, a group art exhibition that aimed to create a space for women’s expressions, was held on January 4 and 5 at Dhaka Gallery, Banani.
‘People of many colours’ at AFD

While many people complain about the congested life of Dhaka city, Dr Sajid Bin Doza Bonny draws inspiration from them. The innumerable anonymous faces and their inner colours have thus become the subject of his cultural cartoon exhibition titled, People of many colours. The exhibition is hosted by Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD).
Artist Firoz Mahmud nominated for France’s COAL Prize

Bangladeshi artist Firoz Mahmud is one of the ten nominees for France’s COAL Prize, from the organisation, Coalition for Art and Sustainable Development, which works in the fields of contemporary art, sustainable development and research, in order to promote the emergence of a culture of ecology.
Exclusive art exhibition

Riva Ganguly Das, the High Commissioner of India in Dhaka, inaugurated the exclusive art exhibition, titled ‘Breaking Ground: Modern Art in Transition’ as the chief guest at Subir Choudhury Exhibition Hall of Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi
Proshanta Karmakar Buddha’s solo exhibition in Canada

Renowned Bangladeshi artist Proshanta Karmakar Buddha’s solo exhibition, titled Open Doors, is underway at the Grange, Dundas Street West Mississaugain, Canada. The show opened on December 10, and will continue till December 20.
TIB’s anti-corruption cartoon exhibition underway

Marking the International Anti-Corruption Day (December 9), Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) inaugurated their 14thAnti-
Biren Shome’s eleventh solo exhibition underway at Gallery Chitrak

A selection of 50 artworks by eminent artist Biren Shome is on display at Gallery Chitrak.
‘Fana Fillah’ exuding the essence of Sufism

Begum Restaurant & Gallery is hosting a month long exhibition, titled Fana Fillah by artist Ayreen Khan, at its premises. The exhibition was inaugurated recently by a musical performance that featured Arnob, among others.
Depicting the diverse aspects of the life and culture of indigenous communities

To commemorate the diverse aspects of life and culture of six indigenous communities, renowned artist Kanak Chanpa Chakma is showcasing her artworks at Edge Gallery, Gulshan-2, in the capital.
Syed Abdullah Khalid’s retrospective exhibition at BNM

Paying homage to renowned sculptor and painter Syed Abdullah Khalid, Bangladesh National Museum (BNM) is hosting a ten-day retrospective exhibition, at their Nalinikanta Bhattashali Gallery.
Different Images of Men: Photo exhibition underway at BSA

Action Aid Bangladesh is an international organisation that works towards social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication.
‘From Manila to Dhaka, Unity in Diversity: An Art Exposition’, Kalidas Karmakar’s last exhibition

Internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi artist and printmaker Kalidas Karmakar passed away yesterday, due to a cardiac arrest, at the age of 73.
‘Affordable Autumn’ opens at Galleri Kaya today

To make art accessible to all, Galleri Kaya has organised an exclusive exhibition at their premises in Uttara.
Jamal Ahmed’s solo exhibition in the USA

Renowned artist Jamal Ahmed is recognised for his bold approach to art. He crosses great lengths to depict the subjects he loves to.
Art workshop and exhibition on Italian Contemporary Art Day

Marking the 15th Italian Contemporary Art Day (October 11), the Embassy of Italy in Dhaka, with the support of the Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation and Edge, The Foundation, organised the 15th Italian Contemporary Art Day with a painting workshop and exhibition shedding light on the current scene of the Italian Contemporary Art.
SHEIKH HASINA- BANGLADESH ER SHOPNOSHAROTHI: Exhibition on PM Sheikh Hasina at BSA

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina turned 72 yesterday. Keeping her birthday in mind, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) organised a special month-long exhibition, titled, Sheikh Hasina - Bangladesh er Shopnosharothi.
Proshanta Karmakar Buddha opens doors to his solo exhibition

Open Door, a solo art exhibition by Prashanta Karmakar Buddha, is currently taking place at Radius Centre in Gulshan 1. National Professor Anisuzzaman inaugurated the show as the chief guest on September 20.
‘17’ opens at Galleri Kaya

An exclusive group art exhibition titled 17, by modern and contemporary artists of Bangladesh, began yesterday at Galleri Kaya in Uttara.