Art Exhibition / ‘Scape between Spaces’: Divinity on canvas
As a child in art school, I was known to my painting teacher as the student obsessed with landscapes. I might not have bloomed into a remarkable landscape artist, but fast forward to 2025 – after work, I dragged my exhausted self to Dwip Gallery in Lalmatia just to witness the landscape art exhibition they are currently hosting.
20 November 2025, 03:00 AM
‘Bang Bang’: Unique and fascinating Swiss art in Dhaka
31 October 2025, 07:45 AM
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Art Exhibition / ‘Dreamweaver’: Exploring the imaginative worlds of 12 emerging artists
On a mild autumn evening after work, I once again found myself drawn to Bhumi Gallery to witness the magnificent art pieces that beautifully adorned its intimate spaces. Curated by Saiful Islam Lenin, “Dreamweaver” is a group exhibition showcasing the imaginative visions of 12 emerging Bangladeshi artists. Inaugurated on October 17, 2025, the event was graced by eminent artist Prof Jamal Ahmed, who attended as the chief guest and shared an inspiring address celebrating the new generation of creators.
24 October 2025, 06:08 AM
Art Exhibition / ‘In Search of Peace’: A spark of artistic serenity
Galerie Zoom at Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) inaugurated a solo art exhibition by Sadrul Rafi titled “In Search of Peace” on October 17, 2025. The event was graced by Ekushey Padak–winning artist Professor Shahjahan Ahmed Bikash, who praised Rafi’s artistic finesse and the depth of his imagination.
22 October 2025, 05:34 AM
‘Waves and Ripples’: A discovery of the uniqueness in lesser-known artists
19 October 2025, 11:22 AM
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‘Her and the City’: the beauty of Dhaka through women’s eyes
“Her and the City” is an initiative of Easel, an organisation founded by three women from diverse backgrounds and different religions who share a passion for art.
9 October 2025, 12:25 PM
‘A Meditation on Peace’: a sensory delight through artistic hypnotism
On 3rd October “A Meditation on Peace”, second solo exhibition by Farhana Afroz Bappy, curated by Shehzad Chowdhury was inaugurated at Dwip Gallery, Lalmatia in the presence of Art. Luva Nahid Chowdhury, Director General of Bengal Foundation as the chief guest.
7 October 2025, 04:00 AM
Art Exhibition / ‘Troyee’: Artistic celebration of women, by women
On a hot and humid evening of September 5, 2025, Gallery Chitrak inaugurated “Troyee”, a group art exhibition featuring three talented artists – Shahnaz Begum Shahin, Miratul Fatima Raka, and Shahin Sobhana Suravi. The trio, close friends and alumni of three different departments at the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, came together to present this collective showcase.
8 September 2025, 07:26 AM
The Black Door
A realm with a big black door,
I badly want to explore;
A signage with a flower of gold,
Worn out but not too old,
4 November 2022, 18:00 PM
‘The Journey’- Arafat Hosen’s magically translucent brushstrokes
Watercolour is one of the simplest yet challenging mediums of painting. Once you start a piece, it’s a race against time as one must know how to time the layers of paints. Thus it requires the utmost precision to produce a watercolour painting. ‘The Journey’ by artist Arafat Hosen is a marvelous exhibition containing his watercolour pieces.
31 October 2022, 12:12 PM
‘Stitching’: Displaced women of Cox’s Bazar display their talent
Embroidery is one of the oldest art forms in the history of mankind. The most well-known embroidery of Bangladesh is Nakshi Kantha, done with the threads drawn from saree borders. These used to be cherished gifts in families, the motifs and patterns reflected religious and cultural beliefs, and comprised of flowers, foliage, birds, fish, and animals.
23 October 2022, 09:57 AM
‘Hidden Beauty’: Khurshid Saleem’s dramatic aesthetics on display at Gallery Chitrak
“Hidden Beauty”, Khurshid Saleem's 80th exhibition, will run at Gallery Chitrak till October 22..
17 October 2022, 09:56 AM
‘Doob 2.0’- A plea to save the city’s biodiversity
The inauguration of ‘Doob 2.0- a miniaturesque art exhibition’ took place at the EMK Center, Dhanmondi 27, on September 24, 2022. Initiated by Azizee Fawmi Khan, Doob 2.0 is an attempt to point out the changes in our biodiversity caused by gradual urbanisation.
15 October 2022, 12:53 PM
‘The Transient’: Fleeting Emotions through Aneek Mustafa Anwar’s lenses
In collaboration with the German Embassy, Kala Kendra inaugurated “Transient”, Aneek Mustafa Anwar’s first solo photography exhibition, on September 23, 2022. The ceremony was graced by the presence of His Excellency Achim Troster, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany. Photographer and Principal of Counter Foto- A Center for Visual Arts, Saiful Huq Omi also attended the event as a guest. Curated by Wakilur Rahman, the exhibition started off after the valuable speeches from the guests.
10 October 2022, 04:47 AM
‘Ephemeral Reflection’: Art for a Cause
The inauguration ceremony for “Ephemeral Reflection” took place in Arcadia Arts, a contemporary art gallery in Banani on September 23.
8 October 2022, 03:01 AM
‘Reflections’: Irani Ahmed’s sorcery of fabric and stitches
The inauguration of “Reflections”—a solo exhibition by Irani Ahmed—took place at Gallery Chitrak on Friday, September 23.
29 September 2022, 07:00 AM
Random Harvests: GMME Karim’s photographic magnificence
Photography is, most certainly, one of the most fascinating art forms, being able to capture time and memories in a visual medium that we can look back on even years down the line. Ghulam Murshed Mohd. Ehsanul Karim (GMME Karim), one of the finest photographers in Bangladesh, provides spectators and photography enthusiasts the opportunity to transcend the barriers of time, and revisit the past through his solo photography exhibition, "Random Harvests", which is currently being exhibited at the Bengal Shilpalay.
13 September 2022, 12:39 PM
Drik celebrates 33rd anniversary with Amiya Tarafdar’s ‘The Long Journey Home’
Drik Gallery has celebrated its 33rd founding anniversary with the inauguration of Indian photographer Amiya Tafadar’s solo exhibition “The Long Journey Home”. The exhibition, featuring heart-wrenching photographs captured during the War of Liberation, 1971– was inaugurated on September 4, 2022. This open-for-all exhibition will run at Drik Gallery from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM every day till September 16, 2022.
8 September 2022, 15:11 PM
Drik celebrates 33rd anniversary with Amiya Tarafdar’s ‘The Long Journey Home’
Drik Gallery has celebrated its 33rd founding anniversary with the inauguration of Indian photographer Amiya Tafadar’s solo exhibition “The Long Journey Home”. The exhibition, featuring heart-wrenching photographs captured during the War of Liberation, 1971– was inaugurated on September 4, 2022. This open-for-all exhibition will run at Drik Gallery from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM every day till September 16, 2022.
8 September 2022, 14:56 PM
The Day I die
Poignant lines on wishful death
5 September 2022, 12:10 PM
Artworks upholding the cultural identity of Bangladesh
Bengal Arts Programme launched the exhibition “Sanghatir Samayalap”, displaying the phenomenal artworks of legendary artists who contributed to shape the cultural, and political backdrop of this country. The exhibition was inaugurated in Quamrul Hassan Exhibition Hall, Bengal Shilpalay, on August 3, 2022.
1 September 2022, 05:42 AM
Noverar Khoje: Reminiscing the pioneer of modern sculptures in Bangladesh
“Noverar Khoje” is an exhibition that has been organised with the purpose of enlightening the new generation about the legendary sculptor and painter, Novera Ahmed. The 17 female artists, who are participating in the exhibition, took an initiative to display their works on women empowerment, keeping in mind Novera’s legacy.
31 August 2022, 15:54 PM
Gentle Grass: Captivating simplicity and elegance through sculptures
S M Saha Anisuzzaman Faroque’s first solo sculpture and painting exhibition, “Gentle Grass" was inaugurated at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise de Dhaka on August 19.
27 August 2022, 09:58 AM
City Subconscious: Nights of Dhaka through Aananda Antahleen’s lens
The inauguration of “City Subconscious: An Exhibition by Aananda Antahleen (A Ghartera Project)” took place in Dwip Gallery, Lalmatia, on Friday, August 19 at 5:30 pm. The event was hosted by Ghartera, an ever-evolving art space that goes against the typically restrictive approach to art. Curated by Doito Bonotulshi, Ata Mojlish, and Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo, this exhibition is a visual journal of emerging photographer Aananda Antahleen.
25 August 2022, 04:37 AM
‘Anonymous-2’: Appreciating art without prejudice
The inauguration of “Anonymous-2: A Visual Art Exhibition” took place at Kala Kendra, Iqbal road in Mohammadpur on August 12. The event was graced by the presence of Dr Kirsten Hackenbroch, the director of Goethe Institute, Bangladesh. The curator, Wakilur Rahman in his welcoming speech talked about his initiative to work with artists regardless of their status.
15 August 2022, 11:24 AM
Rhythmic Abstraction: Liakat Ali’s masterclass on radiant imagination
The opening ceremony of Liakat Ali’s 8th solo painting exhibition was held on August 5 at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise de Dhaka.
The exhibition was graced by the presence of His Excellency Ito Naoki, the Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh, as the chief guest, with Professor Mostafizul Haque taking on the role of special guest for the event.
13 August 2022, 09:27 AM
Rawyan Shayema’s journey to being the first Bangladeshi in the American Film Institute
Rawyan, a child from the suburbs of Rajshahi, was always fascinated by fiction. Losing her mother during her teenage years and being raised by her father in Dinajpur, Rawyan started developing an affinity towards films and cinematography.
10 August 2022, 13:31 PM
‘Phire Dekha’: 50 years of Mostafizul Haque’s artistic splendour
On July 23, Gallery Chitrak held the inauguration ceremony of “Phire Dekha”, Prof Mostafizul Haque’s retrospective solo-painting exhibition. The event was graced by the presence of Education Minister, Dr Dipumoni, as the chief guest, with Lily Islam, a leading Rabindra Sangeet artist of Bangladesh, hosting the event.
29 July 2022, 03:06 AM