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Hidden Narratives in Zobayer’s We Live to Fight

The Inception Grant solo show, ‘We Live to Fight,‘ curated by Prima Kurien in partnership with Triveni Kala Sangam unveiled Zobayer Hossain Joati’s captivating collection. Through his powerful images, Joati skillfully redefines the narrative of martial arts in Bangladesh, forging a new chapter in its history. Each picture thoroughly discovers the deeply rooted culture of […]

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An Artist Ahead of His Time: Remembering SM Sultan on His 29th Death Anniversary

10th October, ON THIS DAY The 29th death anniversary of the renowned artist SM Sultan is being observed in Narail district, Bangladesh, with great enthusiasm. This commemoration pays homage to an artistic luminary whose work and life continue to inspire generations. In a joint effort, the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, the S.M. Sultan Foundation, and the

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Glory of Indian Art” Exhibition in Dhaka Celebrates India-Bangladesh Bond and Cultural Exchange

The High Commission of India in Bangladesh marked a significant moment in the history of cultural exchange between the two nations with the inauguration of the “Glory of Indian Art” exhibition at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Dhaka. The event, organized to commemorate the momentous occasion of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,” reflects the enduring

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Kiran Nadar Museum of Art Presents ‘Very Small Feelings’: An Exhibition of Artworks from Dhaka Art Summit

The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art’s (KNMA) exhibition titled “Very Small Feelings” (VSF) has made its way to India after being showcased at the sixth Dhaka Art Summit in Bangladesh in February. The exhibition features over 40 projects encompassing a diverse range of artworks, including new commissions, historical works, performances, books, archives, and various landscapes.

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The Dhaka Art Summit now here to make you think about climate change and sustainability

Rajesh Kumar In an aim to establish a deep relationship with the art of Bangladesh and South Asia and to showcase the country’s artists in the international arena, The Dhaka Art Summit’s sixth edition presented by The Samdani Art Foundation opened on 3rd February, 2023 at Shilpakala Academy. The biannual event, which is South Asia’s

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Remembering S M Sultan, the Bangladeshi artist who captured peasants with exaggerated muscles

Sheikh Mohammed Sultan, popularly known as S M Sultan, was a Bangladeshi decolonial artist who worked in painting and drawing. He was born on this day, August 10, 1923, in Jessore, Bangladesh. His works were characterized by their repeated selection of subjects in the form of peasants engaged in labour. To enhance this thematic element, S M

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