Yesterday (December 29) marked the 103rd birth anniversary of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin (1914-1976), the leading figure in the history of modern art movement in Bangladesh. A well-known figure for his leadership qualities in organising artists and art movements, Abedin took
Qayyum Chowdhury's 3rd death anniversary observed A few weeks ago before his death on November 30 in 2014, I went to Gallery Chitrak in Dhanmondi in the evening for just a hang out, where I came across noted artists Rafiqun
Nature has always been A.B.M Safiul Alam Sabbir's greatest source of inspiration. He always tries to communicate with nature. The painter feels that the nature has an endless source of splendor, mystery and anonymity. He finds inspiration in the elaborate
I distinctly remember my introduction to Aminul Islam at his Gulbagh house in the city. The house was beautiful in its architectural patterns. His studio was spacious and people from every strata came over to see him and his works.
One need hardly say that Hamiduzzaman Khan is one of the pre-eminent modern sculptors in our country and naturally already holds a distinguished position in our sub-continent. He is an earnest sculptor who has carved a path distinctly his own
Abdur Razzaque is regarded as one of the greatest sculptors of our country. He was the first person to take up sculpture in the independent country from the centre point of Joydevpur. A versatile individual in arts, he was not
Ranjit Das, who belongs to the late 70s, has his gaze fixed on the course of social life and time as a vehicle for setting in motion the socio-cultural and political drift of the day. The artist has been playing
Culture and heritage reveal our identity and the artists are certainly integral parts of these branches since they are ever seeking to revive our folk and traditional works. Abdus Shakoor falls under such types. For over a large span of
Nature has always been Shahanoor Mamun's greatest source of inspiration. He always tries to communicate with nature. The painter feels that the nature has an endless source of splendor, mystery and anonymity. He finds inspiration in the elaborate detailing of
Gifted painter Sultan Ishtiaque has an atelier at Pallavi, Mirpur in the city. Having ample space, the studio consists of several rooms. He has held several solo exhibitions and group exhibitions in the country and abroad over the years and