It was at a dinner at the Dhaka Club in 2007 that I met Sunil Gangopadhyay. Kobita Sankranti, a cultural organisation, was the host of the dinner. The organisation accorded him a reception in the evening at the VIP Lounge
Celebrated artist Mohammad Iqbal emerged in the Dhaka art scene in the 1990s with his potent philosophical themes and experimental paintings. His protagonists on canvas are usually saint, spiritualist, exploited people, mystics and children. In recent years, his pet subject
Nasima Khanom Queenie's one impressive painting really smacked the art enthusiasts at the 22nd National Art Exhibition of Shilpakala Academy which was recently concluded in the city. The acrylic based painting glows reddish with all of its own way. The
Murtaja Baseer is considered to be a distinct and unique personality in Bangladeshi art milieu for his lucid thought process, strong and meticulous drawings, balanced use of colours and a strong social commitment. His quest has always encouraged him to
The outstanding career of Monirul Islam is one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century of Bangladeshi art. His individual stylistic innovations and technical phenomenon fundamentally altered the concept of abstract art and affected the art of next
Isolation and tranquility are two vital apparatus in the works of Kamruzzaman, one of the noted contemporary Bangladeshi printmakers. His works delve deep into complexity of human life and he has made a great attempt to blend surrealistic metaphors in
I think, a poet is different from others in his way of thinking, yearning and functioning in everyday life. A poet tends to contemplate his surroundings and the people next to him/her. Joys, woes, and others experiences affect him/her in
Anis' Redeeming Space wins Honourable Mention Award in printmaking Woodcut printmaking is arduous, exhilarating and thought-provoking. It offers tremendous outcome with an opportunity for rethinking, reexamining and reworking. In the sub-continent, the practice of printmaking received vast popularity when the
Realism is largely believed to have commenced modern art. Plainly, this is due to its opinion that daily chores and living surrounding ambiance are suitable subjects for art. Realism concentrates on the progressive aims of modernism, questing for novel truths
Sultan Ishtiaque's exposition begins tomorrow at Gallery Chitrak Realism is largely believed to have commenced modern art. Plainly, this is due to its opinion that daily chores and living surrounding ambiance are suitable subjects for art. Realism concentrates on the