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‘The Quiet Within’: Exhibition blurs the line between photography and painting

‘The Quiet Within’: Exhibition blurs the line between photography and painting

15 August 2026
On August 13, Bengal Shilpalay inaugurated ‘The Quiet Within’, a solo exhibition by Bangladeshi cinematographer and artist Rashed Zaman, the contents of which are a mediation between painting and photography.
15 August 2026
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Crossing the threshold: ‘Chowkath’ finds beauty in the spaces women leave behind

5 August 2026
Exploring the intersections of women, domestic spaces, memory and identity, Sarah Jabin’s second solo exhibition, “Chowkath”, invites viewers to reflect on the cultural traditions passed down through generations of Bengali households. The exhibition opened at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) on July 31.
5 August 2026
‘From Form to Concept’: Nuri Bhuiyan’s solo exhibition explores architecture through design and film

‘From Form to Concept’: Nuri Bhuiyan’s solo exhibition explores architecture through design and film

2 August 2026
The little details, the sepia tones of the entire documentary, the vibration – everything genuinely felt like a spring breeze for a spectator, soothing the eyes too. She has displayed some of her lovely photographs of different built spaces and nature as well.
2 August 2026
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The solemn colours of the monsoon come alive in ‘Rainscape’

14 July 2026
In the heart of the Bangladeshi monsoon, the image of the entire country transforms into a landscape marked by both hardship and romance. In this delta, the monsoon is a double-edged sword—a blessing or a curse, depending on the intensity of the rain. Yet people living in cities, where flooding is often less destructive than in rural areas, have learned to adapt to the season. Even so, a gentle monsoon turns nature into a work of art, inspiring countless artists. “Rainscape” is an exhibition dedicated to that artistic expression.
14 July 2026
‘Inner Certitude’: Mohiuddin Ahmed’s solo exhibition explores themes of environmental change

‘Inner Certitude’: Mohiuddin Ahmed’s solo exhibition explores themes of environmental change

12 July 2026
After participating in several group exhibitions throughout his student life and career, he has decided to exhibit his life’s versatile artistic work in his first solo art show.
12 July 2026
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‘Visible Structure’: Shamsul Alam Azad captures the poetry of monsoon colours

7 July 2026
On July 4, 2026, Gallery Chitrak inaugurated the third solo exhibition by artist Shamsul Alam Azad, titled “Visible Structure”, showcasing his evocative abstract paintings. The opening ceremony was attended by eminent artist Professor Emeritus Rafiqun Nabi as the chief guest and freedom fighter and poet Shamsuddoha Milan, the artist’s brother, as the special guest. Veteran artist Mostafizul Haque presided over the event.
7 July 2026
‘Reality of the Subconscious Mind’ explores environmental concerns through surrealism

‘Reality of the Subconscious Mind’ explores environmental concerns through surrealism

4 July 2026
La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) inaugurated the third solo art exhibition of surrealist artist Zakia Khan Chandana, titled “Reality of the Subconscious Mind”, on July 3.
4 July 2026
Raga Rahman’s ‘Unfamiliar Affinity’ explores art, identity and belonging

Raga Rahman’s ‘Unfamiliar Affinity’ explores art, identity and belonging

26 June 2026
Kala Kendra is currently hosting a unique multimedia exhibition titled “Unfamiliar Affinity”. This is a solo exhibition by a Bangladeshi-German photographer and multimedia artist based in Germany.
26 June 2026
‘Kauthopokauthon’ as a reflector of Bangladesh’s natural beauty

‘Kauthopokauthon’ as a reflector of Bangladesh’s natural beauty

Shilpangan, a contemporary art gallery in the capital held the opening ceremony of “Kauthopokauthon”, the fourth solo exhibition by artist Samar Majumder on February 16. The event was inaugurated by the writer, researcher, and trustee of the Liberation Museum, Mofidul Hoque. Writer and art critic, Prof Moinuddin Khaled attended the event as the special guest. Following the cordial speeches regarding the artist, the exhibition was initiated.
17 February 2024
‘Duality’: A tale of a mother and her son

‘Duality’: A tale of a mother and her son

"Duality" is an artistic collaboration between Salma Zakia Bristy and her son, Mashrafi Aveen. Each mother shares a unique story with her child, and Bristy is no exception. A visual artist and mother of two, her younger son Aveen has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with ADHD personality traits, as diagnosed by doctors when he was 18 months old.
23 January 2024
‘Jogsutro’: Striking a balance between simplicity and detail

‘Jogsutro’: Striking a balance between simplicity and detail

One winter evening in January, I found myself at the Kala Kendra Gallery in Lalmatia, Dhaka. Currently hosting a group art exhibition, Kala Kendra presents “Jogsutro”, featuring 15 Bangladeshi artists who have returned after completing their studies at Rabindra Bharati University.
12 January 2024
‘Breath’: A simplistic approach to art

‘Breath’: A simplistic approach to art

The group art exhibition, titled “Breath”, has recently featured 17 core artists and four guest artists from across the country. As part of the collective journey, the Art Bangla Foundation gallery has been adorned with colourful paintings by the talented artists, most of which are smaller in size and painted with acrylic colours.
9 December 2023
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‘Poetrimage’ of birds, women, and poems

At Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD), a gallery brims with the seamless integration of poetry and paintings, each element complementing the other in a harmonious blend. One can easily get lost in the artistic world that Reza Asad Al Huda Anupam has created for his second solo exhibition “Poetrimage”, the opening of which took place at AFD yesterday. 
18 November 2023
Quarantine: A play of size and shapes

Quarantine: A play of size and shapes

Bengal Shilpalay inaugurated "Quarantine", a solo art exhibition by Mahbubur Rahman, on October 13. The entire gallery has been internally reconfigured to captivate visitors. It features partitions that divide the space for different types of art.
3 November 2023
Inside Shayema Rahim’s canvas: Discussing abstract art, legendary lineage

Inside Shayema Rahim’s canvas: Discussing abstract art, legendary lineage

Novera Ahmed is known to me as ‘Rani khala’, and I hold her in tremendous respect as my aunt. She was a trailblazer, unafraid to pursue her dreams regardless of societal expectations. As an artist, I do feel the weight of comparison, but she exists on a different plane.
12 October 2023
Chitrito Mritshilpo: A trip to memory lane

'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.
25 September 2023
'The Reflection of Endless Mystery': Blooming nature and cityscapes in abstract

'The Reflection of Endless Mystery': Blooming nature and cityscapes in abstract

The “Urban Construction” series portrayed the components of cityscapes in the most minimalistic forms. “Spiritual Journey” illustrates silhouettes of a person in different poses, while “Portraying a Farmer Life” depicts the importance of farmers in our economy.
6 September 2023
The forever debt to Rabindranath Tagore

The forever debt to Rabindranath Tagore

From children’s books to internationally applauded films, from lyrical ballads to Netflix series, wherever we put our senses, they are filled with the legacy of the “Bard of Bengal”, Rabindranath Tagore. Do we ever ask ourselves what we would do without him? Do we wonder how the entire culture of the Indian subcontinent is wrapped around his existence?
6 August 2023
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‘Maya’: When everyday objects become art

The inauguration of “Maya” took place at Bengal Shilpalay on July 22.
23 July 2023
A piece of Mymensingh in Dhaka

A piece of Mymensingh in Dhaka

With the aim of reminiscing the Mymensingh Art Fest, an art exhibition was organised in collaboration with the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka (DU), at the Zainul Gallery at DU on July 17, 2023.
19 July 2023
Gustav Klimpt’s 161st birthday: Exploring the art of affection in ‘The Kiss’

Exploring the art of affection in ‘The Kiss’

Something people often fail to notice is the woman’s hand wrapping the man is a lot like a halo as if the entire idea of romantic love is something holy and angelic.
14 July 2023
‘Anonymous-3’: Where art breaches the wall of prejudice

‘Anonymous-3’: Where art breaches the wall of prejudice

The question we ask ourselves forever is –how do we evaluate art? Very often, our prejudice makes us assess an artwork depending on an artist’s experience, age, gender, or simply grandeur.
8 July 2023
Rendezvous with 3D artist Ata Mojlish

Rendezvous with 3D artist Ata Mojlish

Ata Mojlish is one of the emerging modern multimedia artists, whose work has made an impact upon people who rebel against the negativity dominant in our society.
6 July 2023
‘Shocking Pink’: An afternoon filled with affection

‘Shocking Pink’: An afternoon filled with affection

Preema Nazia Andaleeb is a visual artist from Bangladesh, and also an entrepreneur and cultural influencer. She has represented Bangladesh Creative Industry at the prestigious Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France since 2014.
5 July 2023
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‘Monir–A Portrait of an Artist’: Understanding the man behind the art

“Monir–A Portrait of an Artist” is a window into the life of legendary Bangladeshi artist, Monirul Islam.
25 June 2023
‘Choloman Upakhyan’: AFD students capture stories through their camera lens

‘Choloman Upakhyan’: AFD students capture stories through their camera

“Choloman Upakhyan” consists of photographs of five visual lens based artists. They have chosen different social issues to portray through their own perspectives.
24 June 2023
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‘Mujib Bhai’: A glimpse into Bangabandhu's diary

The premiere of “Mujib Bhai” took place at Shimanto Sambhar Cineplex, Dhanmondi on June 23.
23 June 2023
‘9+ONE: Interdimensional Journeys’: a spiritual journey in guise of art

‘9+ONE: Interdimensional Journeys’: a spiritual journey in guise of art

Edge Gallery at Bay’s Edgewater is adorned with beautiful art pieces carrying the versatility of the young artists of our country.
17 June 2023

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