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Introduction Artistic expression has always been a mirror reflecting the social, economic, and intellectual milieu of a society. During the Indian freedom struggle, a period marked by intense patriotism and collective efforts under the leadership of great men, art played a significant role in conveying the spirit of the movement. In this essay let’s see […]

Introduction   Bangladesh’s rise as an independent nation has had a tremendous impact on the country’s art, which reflects the region’s social and political transformations. The nation is divided into two parts: Bangladesh and West Bengal, and the majority religion is Islam. Identity politics developed through the selection and invention of tradition, have played an important

Introduction The world of ‘fine art’, notorious for its elitism, has been much debated. A long history of exclusions and gatekeeping contributed, where only the privileged were allowed the right to produce culture. The idea of ‘fine art’ deemed a vast majority of work as either not possessing any artistic value or not possessing enough

Introduction The art world has evolved considerably in recent years, with art fairs becoming more and more essential for connecting and appreciating contemporary art among artists, collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts. Popular South Asian art festivals, such as the Dhaka Art Summit in Bangladesh and the India Art Fair in India, have gained worldwide recognition

Introduction  Bangladesh has a long history of Bengali arts and culture, dating back to the 2nd century BC. The contemporary art movement in Bangladesh has its origins in the early twentieth century when numerous art movements emerged. Events such as the Dhaka Art Summit initiated by the Samdani Art Foundation, established in the early 2010s,