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Dhaka Storytellers presents, a group art exhibition featuring the most eminent visual artists of Bangladesh. ‘The Story of Art’ (A Group Art Exhibition), it was hard not to notice the tall walls and greenhouse-like structure of Aloki greenhouse. As an admirer of art, the excitement was palpable as I could see legendary artists like Rafiqun Nabi and Monirul Islam Khan gracing the premises - it was an exclusive first look of the event, arranged by Dhaka Storytellers.
The inaugural ceremony held on Friday, February 7 at the same venue was a star-studded affair– the event was only open to the participating artistes, their friends and family, media personnel and the media. Legendary painters Rafiqun Nabi, Farida Yasmin and Monirul Islam Khan chaired a small discussion, urging everyone to buy art and help patron rural education.
The exhibition, however, has now opened its gates for all, and will continue till February 13 at Aloki in the capital's Gulshan area. This art exposé brings under one roof the brilliant pieces by Rafiqun Nabi, Monirul Islam Khan, Farida Yasmin, Hamiduzzaman Khan, Shahabuddin Ahmed, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Hasura akter Rumky among and many others. It provides an interesting blend between the newcomers and the maestros of the artistic arena, their paintings and sculpture are open for sale to all who appreciate and want to contribute for a social cause -The organisers pledge to contribute a percentage from the sales proceeds to the rural education of Bangladesh.
For Dhaka dwellers with few options to pass their time meaningfully, this 7-day art exhibition from 8-13 February is a wonderful chance to immerse themselves in the art world.
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