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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
‘Rustom Palowan’: Rashad Imam Tanmoy introduces a local hero to look up to

‘Rustom Palowan’: Rashad Imam Tanmoy introduces a local hero to look up to

Rashad Imam Tonmoy is a passionate illustrator who made his debut as a children’s story writer through “Rustom Palowan”.
17 June 2023
‘The Journey Within’: Hasan Kobir creates a portal through art

‘The Journey Within’: Hasan Kobir creates a portal through art

Artist Hasan Kobir is an emerging artist and the exhibition contains 33 of his paintings, most of which are conjured with an enriched vocabulary of ancient art.
10 June 2023
‘Manyfestation’: A rustic drama of dynamic forms

‘Manyfestation’: A rustic drama of dynamic forms

Sarkar Nahid Niazi is a freelance artist who completed her education in drawing and painting from the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka.
3 June 2023
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Celebrating the best of art

The inauguration of the 25th National Art Exhibition took place at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on May 28.
29 May 2023
Contemporary Art Exhibition- an America-Bangladesh collaboration

Contemporary Art Exhibition: an America-Bangladesh collaboration

The exhibiting artworks at Roy G Biv, were done by the artists along with the Shishu Polli Plus kids together at the shelter.
28 May 2023
‘PoroCity’- Exploring Dhaka’s urbanism through architecture

‘PoroCity’- Exploring Dhaka’s urbanism through architecture

The installation in the Kala Kendra premises invites the general mass to the venue and creates a welcoming place, connected with the urban spaces.
17 May 2023
‘Introspection’: Rumana Rahman’s paintings evoke nostalgia

‘Introspection’: Rumana Rahman’s paintings evoke nostalgia

The most prominent characteristic of her artistry is that the subjects she chose appear as if they were from a dream world.
16 May 2023
A Jazzy Afternoon with David Spencer

A jazzy afternoon with David Spencer

One after another harmony of instruments left the small hall all lively and joyful. The sound of the majestic trumpet along with a quirky piano and tagging along the guitar and drums brought upon an elegant and charming environment
12 May 2023
A guide to Gallery ‘Para’

A guide to Gallery ‘Para’

Another chunk of the city that contains more food for our soul –Lalmatia, otherwise known as the Gallery Para. There are six galleries, not all of which are widely known to the common mass. Let us dive deeper into it.
12 May 2023
‘Feelings of Peace’: Artist Sardar Samsul Islam’s last wish

‘Feelings of Peace’: Artist Sardar Samsul Islam’s last wish

The inauguration of “Feelings of Peace”—a solo art exhibition by the late Sardar Samsul Islam, took place at Gallery Chitrak in Dhanmondi on May 6, 2023. The ceremony was graced by the presence of veteran artist and cartoonist Rafiqun Nabi as the chief guest, and artist Shaheed Kabir as the special guest.
9 May 2023
‘Prachya and Dualmonism’ –Tamima Sultana interprets Selim Al Deen’s play

‘Prachya and Dualmonism’ –Tamima Sultana interprets Selim Al Deen’s play

The interior of Kala Kendra holds Tamima’s surreal artworks. Being asked about ‘dualmonism’, Tamima said that it is the art philosophy of Salim Al Deen where an idea or a concept can be expressed through several art forms; just like Dhaka Theater actors performed “Prachya” brilliantly, she attempted to depict the play through her paintings.
2 May 2023
A conversation of ‘Self-Love’ with Nazia Andaleeb Preema

A conversation of ‘Self-Love’ with Nazia Andaleeb Preema

Her passion for dynamic techniques has resulted in her doing 25 solo expositions in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Japan, USA, UK, Turkey, Morocco, and Uzbekistan.
25 April 2023
Remembering Faraaz through Proshanta Karmakar’s Art

Remembering Faraaz through Proshanta Karmakar’s Art

Slated to run till April 19, 2023, the exhibition also has abstract paintings in bright colors and letters inspired from love and compassion that is extended towards Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, by the people he has left behind.
15 April 2023
Demon Slayer returns with season 3

Demon Slayer returns with season 3

After waiting for what felt like forever, “Demon Slayer” (Kimetsu no Yaiba) returned with its third and latest season, ‘The Swordsmith Village Arc’.
10 April 2023
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‘Atlas of Dissent’: The venom of colonisation

The extensive oppression of British colonisation in the Indian subcontinent has broken the backbone and the spirit of the people in the region, for almost two hundred years. The effects of this era can still be witnessed today.
7 April 2023
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‘US Women’: An artistic tribute to the spirit of women

March is celebrated around the world as the month of women, with the 8th being International Women’s Day. To honour and commemorate the revolution of women in society, the EMK Center in Dhaka observes ‘Women’s History Month’ through visual art exhibitions every year, titled “US Women”.
24 March 2023
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‘The Fearless Call-II’: Remembering Bangabandhu

The inauguration of “The Fearless Call-II” took place at Russel Square, Dhanmondi 32, on March 17 at 10am—the birthday of the father of the nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
17 March 2023
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‘DOTS': Exploring tiny artworks

Back in 16th century, small portraits were made using vellum, copper, ivory etc. The portraits were part of illuminators that held a manuscript and a medal.
16 March 2023
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‘Nutrition Stories- Collaborative Responsibility for Change’: In the wake of natural disasters

On March 2, Kala Kendra inaugurated “Nutrition Stories: Collaborative Responsibility for Change”.
10 March 2023
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‘Portraits of Artists’: Seeing the faces behind the art

On February 23, 2023, Bengal Shilpalay held the book launch ceremony for “Portraits of Artists”, coupled with an exhibition.
1 March 2023

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