Guru- Shishya parampara is an ancient teaching-learning heritage of the sub-continent. Over time, the line between the pedagogue and the students has reaches a blur, where the student takes the spot of the teacher and vice-versa.

As an artist, she incorporates the nuances of music into her canvas. “Waheed bhai wanted me to perform the songs; for which he would give me incentives and original 78 RPMs (revolutions per minute) to listen to the songs so that I can perform them.

Md Anisul Haque is a promising artist, and is also a Masters of Fine Art (MFA) student of the Department of Ceramic, Nanjing University of the Arts (NUA), China. He held his first solo ceramic sculpture exhibition at the School of Design Art Gallery of the university.

Eminent photographer Sayeeda Khanam graced the occasion as the chief guest while renowned photographer Chanchal Mahmood attended the event as the special guest. Ajam J

Leelaparab-1 is an exhibition by two young artists whose presence in the contemporary art scene begs the question, 'What is it that makes today's art so different from that of its previous generation?' The idea of sangsrob or intermingling had rarely been taken as seriously as is the case with today's cross media artists.

A solo photography exhibition of Shibly Siraj titled, American Landscape, hosted by Edward M Kennedy (EMK) Center for Public Service and the Arts, kicked off in the capital on December 8.

Café Mango and Gallery at Dhanmondi is hosting a month long group art exhibition titled, King Kortobbyo. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held on November 24.

Cartoonists and photographers have emerged as powerful forces to increase awareness and raising demand for transparency and accountability in our society.

A group art exhibition titled, 'Winning with Art', is currently taking place at Radius Centre Bay's Galleria. Comprised of three exhibiting artists, all of whom are recent or soon-to-be graduates from Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, the exhibition turns the spotlight on women.

Internationally acclaimed photographer Patrick Brown's solo photography exhibition titled, EXODUS, began at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) on December 10. UNICEF Bangladesh and AFD are jointly organising the exhibition.

Titled as (Dis)Place, an exhibition of contemporary art was inaugurated on December 7 at Korean Cultural Center, New Delhi, India. Director of the center, Kim Kum-pyoung, inaugurated the exhibition. Vidya Shivadas, director of FICA was also present at the event.

Whilst entering gallery no.3 of the National Art Gallery, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), one will encounter an array of experimental crafts on diverse media. T

The annual art exhibition of the Department of Crafts, University of Dhaka (DU), concludes today at Zainul Gallery -1 and 2, Faculty of Fine Art (FFA) in the campus.

A solo abstract photography exhibition titled Surface, by Farid Shah, has begun at Galerie Zoom, Alliance Française de Dhaka. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition took place on November 30.

Muzicraft Presents Native Artistry, an exhibition showcasing handmade craft products, woodwork, pottery, nokshi katha, jute work, artworks, as well as jewellery and beauty products, was held recently at Platinum Grand Hotel in Dhaka.

Art organisations Artopolitan (Bangladeshi) and Art Line 18 (India) have jointly arranged an international art exhibition titled “Painting and Sculpture Exhibition” in Kolkata's Noti Binodini Art Gallery.

Humour and satire have great potential to bring visibility to and foster critical thinking on different social issues. In this regard, cartoons are an important element in contemporary social activism and a communication tool that can spread key messages across.

According to the President of Cosmo Concepts, Edward William, and exhibiting artist and organiser, Aysha Mahmood, the idea of the exhibition grew out of the economic conditions,

The history and usage of masks -- for both ceremonial and practical purposes -- dates back to several millennia. The flamboyant presence of masks in many traditional festivals and rituals has a prehistoric origin. Mask making continues to be popular in our country, as it hangs on walls in homes to augment their artistic splendour.

Painting is one field that has become a popular calling to many. While Charukola is throbbing with young students from different walks of life, some aspiring painters are taking private classes, while others are teaching themselves.