Dhaka exhibition explores post-colonial narratives through emerging artists
A collective of young artists is challenging traditional narratives through a provocative exhibition titled "Bankmuhurto," or "Turning Point," currently hosted at the Aloki Convention Center in Dhaka’s Tejgaon area. Organized by Shunno Studio, the exhibition explores the complex layers of Bangladesh’s post-colonial artistic journey, providing a platform for emerging voices to interrogate historical influence and modern identity.
The works on display are the culmination of a rigorous month-long workshop held last December at the Shunno Studio premises in Lalmatia. According to gallery director and artist Zafar Iqbal, the workshop brought together 20 participants tasked with deconstructing colonial legacies within the visual arts. The current exhibition features a curated selection of 36 pieces that emerged from that creative process. The showcase, which opened on June 5, is scheduled to conclude this Friday, with doors remaining open daily from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The closing day will feature a scholarly discussion titled "Contemporary Art and the Living Space of Art," moderated by artist Mustafa Zaman. The session, featuring insights from artists Parsa Sanjana and Arup Rahi, is set to begin at 6:00 p.m. Additionally, the Cholontika mobile studio will facilitate a free photography printing service for attendees between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Concurrently, the local art scene will see the inauguration of "Hajar Galpo," or "A Thousand Stories," a joint exhibition featuring 55 works by 27 young artists. Hosted at the Safiuddin Shilpalay on Road 4, Dhanmondi, the exhibition is set to open this Friday at 5:00 p.m. It will remain open to the public daily from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. through June 15.
