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Exhibition: Subconscious coincidence: Painting exhibition of 7 young artists

Artworks of the participant artists

Sheikh Arif Bulbon

“Art is the only aesthetic way to express creative urges. In a fastest communicative world, we get baffled apprehending the deepest subconscious stream of human behaviours. Where will the art place itself in a finance-struck globe-in coincidence or in subconscious mind, or along the misty borderline of the two critically defined states? It is obvious a scared attempt for soulful creation will remain untouchable to the material world. As the common sights often misidentify it, so the subconscious-shade appears and challenges the ultra-violate brains. And of course the border for argument then disappears by itself. An open wide entrance toward the creative world unlocks itself. We get lost into the hypnotising premise of creative sphere. We keep floating in an unquestionable state or endeavour into a search to unveil the ultimate aesthetic truth," said Silvia Nazneen, main coordinator, one of the participants in the exhibition and also student of MFA (1st Part) in Drawing and Painting at the Institute of Fine Art (IFA) of Dhaka University, about the theme and concept of the exhibition titled 'Subconscious Coincidence' at Drik Gallery in the capital.

The exhibition sponsored by ABN Group was inaugurated on August 1. Artist and cartoonist Rafiqun Nabi inaugurated the show as chief guest.

It is mentioned that speciality of the exhibition is all the participant artists are female and also students of the IFA of Dhaka University.

The seven participant artists are - Silvia Nazneen, Farjana Ahmed Santa, (MFA 1st Part - Graphic Design), Naznine Zobaida (MFA 1st Part - Sculpture), Rudaba Mohsin (MFA 1st Part - Graphic Design), Shimu Roy (MFA 1st Part - Graphic Design), Farhana Ferdausi (MFA 1st Part - Crafts) and Mehreen Zaman Khaled (MFA 1st Part - Crafts).

As a human being to express myself art is one of the dominating form. From the very beginning when the civilization started women played a vital role simultaneously with men. But in reality most of the male dominating society does not recognise the contribution of the females. From this realisation the seven young female artists have started their journey to express their emotions, thoughts and expressions through their works in this exhibition.

This is their first group exhibition. A total of 52 artworks of seven artists are being displayed in the exhibition. Various media including drawing, pen and ink, pencil, crayon, watercolour, oil colour, acrylic, etching, tapestry and boutique are found in the show.

Despite the participant artists are young, but they have their inner world and vision to realise the natural beauty, emotions and thoughts as human being. This would help them to explore them in the long run. They should get encouragement for their journey in the art arena that will present us some extraordinary talent artists in future.

The exhibition will end on August 10. The gallery remains open from 3:00pm to 8:00pm everyday.

Exhibition: Group art show in Germany: To celebrate 400 years of Dhaka city as capital

2 artworks of the participant artists in
Germany

Art & Culture Desk

A group art exhibition of Bangladeshi artists jointly organised by Buriganga Arts and Crafts and FzKKE was inaugurated at FzKKE, Euskirchen in Germany on August 2 to celebrate the 400 years of Dhaka city as capital.

The participant artists are - Prof Samarjit Roy Choudhury, Prof Jamal Ahmed, sculptor Rasha, Ashraful Alam Poplu, Sheikh Zahur, Saniul Haque Bhuiyan Neon, Habiba Akhter Papia, Zakir-us-Salam Russell, Abdus Sattar Toufiq, Farzana Ahmed Urmi, Shantana Mannan, Sinthia Arefin Mou, Sajjad Hoshen Khan, Kamaluddin, Naznine Zobaida Ela, MM Maizuddin, Abdullah Al Rana and Raquibul Islam Bulbul.

The artworks were taken from a workshop, which was conducted by Prof Jamal Ahmed and coordinated by Rafique Sulaiman.

The exhibition will end on August 9.

Photography: Photography exhibition at Drik Gallery

Visitors watching photograph in the
exhibition

Art & Culture Report

The 1st photography exhibition of Shudhui Bangla Photographic Association was held at Drik Gallery in the city recently.

The exhibition was inaugurated on July 31 and concluded on August 4. Eminent child litterateur, poet and journalist Faruk Nawaz inaugurated the exhibition. It is mentioned that participant photographers are amateur photographers. They are engaged in various professions.

In the inauguration of the exhibition Faruk Nazaw said, "Art is the ancient form of fine arts and camera made easier to express the art form through visualisation. A photograph can easily represent a country to the world."

The participant photographers are - Mohammad Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Sudipto Das, Sabhanaz Rashid Dia, Tahmidul Islam, Atikur Rahman, Azrin Alam, Bilas Paul, Mahmudul Hossain Abir, FK Morshed, Ishtiaque Ahmed, Rezwana Nupur Khaled, Md Rokon Uddin Rana, Royena Rasnat, Ariful Islam, Md Zakaria Shahid Rumi, Tareque Saifur Rahman, Soud A Faisal, Jeba Islam, Intekhab Chowdhury, Kamrul Hasan, Samia Mohammad, Shaharul Islam, Ashraful Alam, Sheikh Md Ashfaquzzaman, Niaz Ahmed, Yasin Abdullah Pial, Md Mahbub Faisal, Syed Towhid Hasan, Sadiqur Rahim, Mamun Islam and Tipu Kibria.

Sudipto Das, one of the participants and working at Grameen Phone, said "Shudhui Bangla strated its journey as a group of www.flickr.com on February 5 this year. This is other than other groups in the website. Because in this group everything is written in Bengali. For this reason, Tipu Kibria, founder of the group, named the site is Shudhui Bangla."

A total of 52 photographs of 32 photographers took place in the exhibition.

Natural rural and urban beauty, rivers, sky and many other things were presented in the photographs at the show.

Sultan Smrity Sangrahashala remaining closed for 4 years

Narail Correspondent

Sultan Smrity Sangrhashala to store the memories of Artist SM Sultan is now under lock and key for want of manpower. This complex has been built on 2.54 acres of land on Masimdia village, outskirts of Narail town and the total expenditure of the project was about two crore. The complex was inaugurated in June 2004. Ten different officials including one curator and two assistant curator were employed to conduct the daily activities of 'Sangrahashala'. But they are not being paid since October 2003. Consequently they all left their work. So, local people and tourists hailing from different places of home and abroad are being deprived of enjoying 'Sultans' outstanding works which are kept there for demonstration.

While communicated with the NDC of Narail, he said, as there are many invaluable assets including forty-one paintings of the great artist, his personal belongings, rare collection of books in the memorial, it is closed considering its safety. The project has not been transferred to revenue sector for lack of proper permission of the ECNEC, he added. Coming 10 August, the 85th birth anniversary will be celebrated with much festivity and enthusiasm. Many high officials and representative of the government will deliver lectures including different commitment but will the memorial be opened for general people? Local people want to know on the eve of the birth anniversary of the great artist SM Sultan.

Last year adviser for cultural affairs Rasheda k Chowdhury, while addressing in a discussion meeting held on ' Sultan Munch' promised made a commitment to solve the problem immediately but it has not been implemented.

Fashion: Lubnan’s bridal collections for men

Art & Culture Desk

Now it is marrige time. Wears of bridegroom are very important to make a successful bridal function. To keep in mind the bridal ceremony, leading fashion house Lubnan has introduced exclusive bridal collections including 'pagri,' gorgeous 'urna,' serwani and various colourful designed panjabis. Bridegroom will be well dressed with either Lubnan's serwani or panjabi.

Besides, exclusive fatua and short panjabi are also available in Lubnan's collections.

Main attraction of the Lubnan is world-class design. Its various wears including cotton, artificial silk and Joy silk with various clothes, antic works and royal presentation make a gorgeous look. There are nine showrooms of Lubnan across the country. Of them, seven are situated in Dhaka.

Therefore, Lubnan has dress accessories for men including wallet, cardholder, belt, button, cufflink and tiepin and undergarments.

Price: Pagri- Tk 1,100 to Tk 1,850, urna- Tk 750 to Tk 1,250, serwani - Tk 8,500 to Tk 27,000, long cutie or four-piece: Tk 6,000 to Tk 10,000, panjabi: Tk 1,850 to Tk 14,000.

Belt - Tk 520 to Tk 790, wallet - Tk 650 to Tk 950, cufflink, button and tiepin - Tk 480 to Tk 890, undergarments - Tk 280 to Tk 550.