Dhaka Diorama: A group art exhibition by MW Bangladesh

MW Bangladesh magazine, the Bangladeshi edition of the international magazine franchise MW, in association with City Bank American Express, organised a 4-day group art exhibition titled "Dhaka Diorama: Impressions of a Mega City."

The exhibition, which featured paintings and sculptures by 26 of the country's leading veterans and most exciting emerging artists, was held at Edge Gallery on Madani Avenue from 5 to 8 August. Rumana Chowdhury, Editor and Publisher of MW Bangladesh, was the curator of the event.

"Dhaka Diorama was an attempt to support and showcase the rich legacy of Bangladeshi art, to promote our local artists, from our established legends to the freshest faces on the scene. We aimed to bring on one platform, a diversity of talent. We also wanted to put the spotlight on Dhaka, in all its quirks and qualities, to bring forth the kaleidoscopic glimpses of everyday life in the mega city, as well as its monuments that have stood the test of time."

Participating artists included Monirul Islam, Rafiqun Nabi, Hashem Khan, Abdus Sattar, Abdus Shakoor, Shahid Kabir, Shahabuddin Ahmed, Mohammed Eunus, Jamal Uddin Ahmed, Rokeya Sultana, Kuhu Plamondon, Ahmed Shamsuddoha, Sheikh Afzal, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Mohammad Iqbal, Anisuzzaman Anis, Maksuda Iqbal Nipa, Md Tokon, Mejbaur Rahman Sumon, Shahanoor Mamoon, Suborna Morsheada, Hasura Akhter Rumky, Mukti Bhowmik, Anisuzzaman Faroque, and Shaymal Chandra Sarker.