British, Turkish envoys inaugurate art exhibition on PM Hasina at Cosmos Centre
British High Commissioner Robert Chatterton Dickson and Turkish Ambassador Mustafa Osman Turan today highly appreciated the artists for capturing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's life and achievements.
They jointly inaugurated a two-month long group art exhibition, titled "Sheikh Hasina: On the Right Side of History", featuring 21 artists at Cosmos Centre in Dhaka.
As part of the year-long programme to celebrate the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Gallery Cosmos in collaboration with the Cosmos Atelier71 recently hosted an art camp supported by the Cosmos Foundation on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the eldest daughter of Bangabandhu.
The artworks produced at the camp are being showcased at the exhibition.
Speaking at the ceremony, the British High Commissioner said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is a remarkable leader and the exhibition shows her range of emotions and determination.
"This range of images capture different stages of her life," Dickson said, thanking the artists for wonderfully capturing the modern history of Bangladesh.
Appreciating the artworks, the Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh said, "Seeing all these paintings, I'm very impressed."
"I have not met her yet. I'm sure when I'll meet her in person, I'll appreciate this initiative more," said the ambassador, thanking the Cosmos Foundation for bringing them together to celebrate life and achievements of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Deputy Managing Director of Cosmos Group Masud Jamil Khan said all will agree that each of the artworks here is unique and attractive in its own way.
Masud Khan said the exhibition will also be inaugurated virtually by Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud.
He thanked all the artists who contributed and worked hard in making the event a success.
The exhibition will remain open till February 12, 2021 at Cosmos Centre and can only receive 20 visitors at a time.
Visitors have been advised to wear masks while visiting the exhibition and maintain appropriate distance from each other.