Bangladesh Art Week Unveils 4th Edition of 'Ora Egaro Jon'— A Celebration of Art and Social Consciousness

Bangladesh Art Week proudly presents the 4th edition of its flagship exhibition, Ora Egaro Jon. This unique cultural experience, set to open on Sunday, 26 April, and run until 25 May at META GARAGE, celebrates Art and social consciousness. What sets this exhibition apart is its location in one of Dubai's most unexpected art spaces — a luxury automotive showroom transformed into a bold artistic platform.

The exhibition is a jubilant celebration of contemporary Bangladeshi creativity, where tradition, identity, and social consciousness intersect. Curated by Niharika Momtaz and Venus Hosseini, it features a diverse group of artists who explore concepts of resilience, memory, and cultural heritage.

A Tribute to Collective Creativity

Focusing on the dictum, "Ora Egaro Jon" intended to celebrate the spirit of togetherness from the collective unity. It pays homage to the collective spirit of Bangladesh's Artistic territory. This exhibition reimagines that unity through contemporary Art with eleven exemplary artist practitioners in painting, performing, textiles, and multimedia. Every artist has a unique voice, and along with those myriad voices, form a dialogue of the past and present, of the personal and political.

Meet the Curators

Niharika Momtaz, the curator of Bangladesh Art Week, is renowned for her unique blend of social issues with Art and culture. Her curatorial approach emphasizes creative engagement and collaborative work within the community, making her a key figure in the art world.

Venus Hosseini, a curator and performing arts expert of Iranian descent, brings a global perspective to the exhibition. Her extensive international exposure, particularly in Germany, has uniquely shaped her multifaceted curatorial approach, intertwining diverse cultures through the visual and performing arts.

Theatre and art collective accomplishments in Germany have uniquely shaped her multifaceted curatorial approach, which intertwines diverse cultures through the visual and performing arts.

Exhibition Highlights

The exhibition represents twenty-four unique and limited editions of optical arts, soft sculptures, and photography works of Art and 11 NFTs by eleven internationally and nationally renowned modern and contemporary young and emerging female artists. Single modes of expression and mediums share the phenomenon of holistic integration and regenerate creative energy.

Featured Artists

The 4th edition of "Ora Egaro Jon" is an inventive blend of diverse creative urges! Bangladesh Art Week Women passionately stimulates the creative junctions of unifying various creative endeavours into an assorted showcase of arts and artists. From esteemed visual artists to emerging talents, the exhibition promises a thrilling array of artistic expressions.

Arpita Singha Lopa: An esteemed visual artist from Dhaka, Arpita utilises graphic design and performs artistic endeavours that interrogate selfhood and cultural identity.

Azizee Fawmi Khan: A self-employed visual artist, Azizee explores the history and folklore of Bangladesh and its impact on contemporary society and younger generations through drawing and painting.

Bubly Barna: An MFA student at Miami University, Bubly's artwork examines societal constraints on motherhood.

Farah Naz Moon is a visual artist with a diverse portfolio over 13 years. She has actively participated in numerous international art initiatives and exhibitions.

Farzana Ahmed Urmi explores perception, self-experience, and the boundaries of vision in her Art. She merges conscious sight with the fleeting moment of a blink, creating works that challenge conventional aesthetics.

Farzana Rahman Bobby is a distinguished visual artist specializing in printmaking. She earned her BFA in 2008 and MFA in 2014 from the Department of Printmaking at the University of Development Alternative, Dhaka. Her artistic journey includes numerous national and international exhibitions.

Hasura Akther Rumky, a BFA and MFA graduate from the Department of Oriental Art, University of Dhaka, creates deeply emotive works centred on human connection, silence, and longing.

Mahmuda Siddika is a Bangladesh-based emerging artist whose work delves into self-discovery through life experiences, memories, and the hidden connections between nature and its inner self.

Monidipa Dasgupta is a passionate artist dedicated to reimagining urban life through her work, using intricate details to tell compelling stories. Primarily a graphic designer, she is deeply inspired by nature's stylistic patterns and indigenous art forms.

Monon Muntaka is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Her work explores social issues, culture, diversity, women, and gender, with a strong focus on documenting these themes.

Tamanna Liza is a Dhaka-based multidisciplinary artist whose work centres on socio-political and gender issues. She draws inspiration from her surroundings and uses metaphorical visual storytelling, often incorporating organic and found objects.