Theatre & Arts
Country’s largest theatre festival to kick off on October 6
Organised by Ganga Jamuna Shangskritik Porshod, the event will take place at the National Theatre Hall, Experimental Theatre Hall and Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), and Dr Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Mohila Samity.
Ramendu Majumdar condemns assault on poet Radhapada Roy and calls for swift justice
Peot Radhapada Roy, hailing from Kurigram, was attacked by two villagers last Saturday. Expressing his grief and thoughts on this case, renowned cultural persona Ramendu Majumdar shared a few words with The Daily Star
Morshed Mishu becomes environmental saviour with 'Khale Hobe'
Cartoonist Morshed Mishu initiated awareness by organising a two-day cleaning event called “Khale Hobe” for the canal of Mohamadia Housing Limited, Mohammadpur (Road 1- 4).
Ganga Jamuna cultural festival to kick off on Friday
The Ganga-Jamuna Theatre and Cultural Festival, one of the major theatre festivals of the country, will commence at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Friday (October 6).
DU’s Central Annual Drama Festival to kick off with 15 riveting plays
This year's drama festival promises an exhilarating roster of 15 plays authored by luminaries in Bengali literature, including works by Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chattopadhyay, Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, Ahmod Sofa, Selim Al Deen, Munier Choudhury, and Syed Shamsul Haque.
Birthday special / Caravaggio: Light, shadows and scandals
It was an era where the greatest paintings served as sublime examples of ideal beauty, linear perspective, and balanced compositions, emphasising the artists' talents while fulfilling the desires of their patrons. However, breaking away from the dominant tradition of painting of the time, Caravaggio made a divine entrance onto the scene with his masterpiece, "The Calling of Saint Matthew".
BSA arranges 12-day puppet show in 120 locations
Thus, to engage and inspire people from all walks of lives in Bangladesh, BSA took this initiative in 120 locations across the country through the presentations of 30 puppetry troupes nationwide. The festival will run until October 10.
‘Mrittika Mohey’: The homebound call of a travelling artist
The title of the art exhibition, “Mrittika Mohey”, by Karu Titas, signifies a homebound call of one’s root and the mystifying allure of it. It suggests that the destination is merely an illusion of completion, while the true significance lies in the journey itself.
'Chitrito Mritshilpo': A trip to memory lane
Our recent visit to Bengal Shilpalay on the closing day of “Bangladesher Lokoshilpo: Chitrito Mritshilpo” took both my mother and me back to our cherished childhood.
Mark Rothko: Elegy in Colour
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Rothko's most perilous battleground was his own mind, as he battled depression throughout his life, even at the zenith of his career and personal life.
Harmony of Colours: 16 artists collaborate in Abinta Gallery's latest showing
An exclusive group art exhibition titled “Harmony of Colors” organised by Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts began, yesterday. The exhibit features a number of artworks conducted by a group of senior artists renowned in the art scene around the world.
‘Rising from the Ashes’ arrives in Bangladesh
The noted exhibition, "Rising from the Ashes," has finally arrived in Bangladesh after traveling through five nations. This collaboration features artworks by Turkish and Bangladeshi artists, focusing on the aftermath of an earthquake.
'Introspect': Suborna Morsheada’s solo art exhibition invites visitors on emotional journey
“Introspect” invites art enthusiasts and the curious to explore the intricate connections between nature, the human experience, and the emotions that shape our lives.
Rising From the Ashes: Turkish Embassy in Dhaka initiates diplomatic outreach though art exhibition
Uniting Turkish and Bangladeshi artistic visions, the Turkish Embassy in Dhaka initiated an exclusive diplomatic outreach on Friday evening, marking the inauguration of the upcoming art exhibition titled "Rising From the Ashes Exhibition 2023."
People imbued with Liberation War's spirit will pull Bangladesh ahead: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed the inauguration ceremony of a special art exhibition titled "1973-2023 Retrospective" with the selected paintings of Independence Award-winning and internationally-acclaimed artist and valiant freedom fighter Shahabuddin Ahmed at Bangladesh National Museum in the city's Shahbagh area, yesterday.
‘Window’: Anika Roy’s depiction of misery concealed in beauty
Anika Roy’s first solo exhibition titled “Window” was inaugurated on September 10, where she answered the aforementioned question through her series of paintings and installations. Using pen, pencil and other colouring mediums, Anika tells the story of her perspectives as she meandered through the lane of her artworks.
Shohel Mondol returns to his roots
"Let Me Out' sheds light on the corruption and abuse of power within the judicial system, issues often overlooked by the general populace," shared Shohel Mondol.
Love Letters: A tale of unrequited passion
“Love Letters” remains a haunting tale of unrequited love and missed opportunities, melancholy, loneliness, and desolation. In its oblique and unaffected way, the play illustrates the universal truth that so much of life, if not all, is a solitary journey, a letter we write only to ourselves.
