Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD)
‘Nostalgia Dhanmondi’ journeys through Dhanmondi’s timeless alleys
Dhanmondi has always had a cultural identity of its own – be it the grand two-storeyed family bungalows, the sounds of rehearsals at Chhayanaut, the majestic Eidgah Masjid, or the playfields that kids flocked to. Even with the sprawling high-rise buildings, Dhanmondi, its lake, and its street stalls still maintain its rustic charm.
‘Poetrimage’ of birds, women, and poems
At Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD), a gallery brims with the seamless integration of poetry and paintings, each element complementing the other in a harmonious blend. One can easily get lost in the artistic world that Reza Asad Al Huda Anupam has created for his second solo exhibition “Poetrimage”, the opening of which took place at AFD yesterday.
Sourav Chowdhury's 5th solo exhibition underway at AFD
A total of 30 artworks are adorning the gallery space of the exhibition, most of which are in the media of etching and aquatint.
‘Choloman Upakhyan’: AFD students capture stories through their camera
“Choloman Upakhyan” consists of photographs of five visual lens based artists. They have chosen different social issues to portray through their own perspectives.
Alliance Française to teach French to students of Glenrich International School (GIS)
GIS signed an agreement with AFD on June 15 at its premises with a view to facilitating mentorship for its students.
The art of expression: Rakibul Anwar's ‘Shonglogno’
"Shonglogno", a solo exhibition featuring the works of Rakibul Anwar was recently displayed at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise, Dhaka. The exhibition was inaugurated on November 18, in the presence of Her Excellency, Marie Masdupuy, Ambassador of France to Bangladesh; eminent artist Professor Dhali Al Mamoon, and artist-critic Mustafa Zaman.
BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: A chance encounter, and the rest is history
The memoir provides a good primer to Nusrat's life as a musician and the legacy he left.
'Rhythm of Life 2' opens at AFD
Farzana Islam Milky is a sculptor, who sees the human figure in a variety of activities and environments. Her sculptures tell stories of people and their relationships with each other and the environment.
Bimanesh Biswas' exhibit opens at AFD Book on SM Sultan launched
The inaugural ceremony of an exhibition titled “Cosmic Beauty” by Bimanesh Biswas was held at the Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD) Gallery on Friday. The programme will run till February 19.
‘Nostalgia Dhanmondi’ journeys through Dhanmondi’s timeless alleys
Dhanmondi has always had a cultural identity of its own – be it the grand two-storeyed family bungalows, the sounds of rehearsals at Chhayanaut, the majestic Eidgah Masjid, or the playfields that kids flocked to. Even with the sprawling high-rise buildings, Dhanmondi, its lake, and its street stalls still maintain its rustic charm.
‘Poetrimage’ of birds, women, and poems
At Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD), a gallery brims with the seamless integration of poetry and paintings, each element complementing the other in a harmonious blend. One can easily get lost in the artistic world that Reza Asad Al Huda Anupam has created for his second solo exhibition “Poetrimage”, the opening of which took place at AFD yesterday.
Sourav Chowdhury's 5th solo exhibition underway at AFD
A total of 30 artworks are adorning the gallery space of the exhibition, most of which are in the media of etching and aquatint.
‘Choloman Upakhyan’: AFD students capture stories through their camera
“Choloman Upakhyan” consists of photographs of five visual lens based artists. They have chosen different social issues to portray through their own perspectives.
Alliance Française to teach French to students of Glenrich International School (GIS)
GIS signed an agreement with AFD on June 15 at its premises with a view to facilitating mentorship for its students.
The art of expression: Rakibul Anwar's ‘Shonglogno’
"Shonglogno", a solo exhibition featuring the works of Rakibul Anwar was recently displayed at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise, Dhaka. The exhibition was inaugurated on November 18, in the presence of Her Excellency, Marie Masdupuy, Ambassador of France to Bangladesh; eminent artist Professor Dhali Al Mamoon, and artist-critic Mustafa Zaman.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: A chance encounter, and the rest is history
The memoir provides a good primer to Nusrat's life as a musician and the legacy he left.
'Rhythm of Life 2' opens at AFD
Farzana Islam Milky is a sculptor, who sees the human figure in a variety of activities and environments. Her sculptures tell stories of people and their relationships with each other and the environment.
Bimanesh Biswas' exhibit opens at AFD Book on SM Sultan launched
The inaugural ceremony of an exhibition titled “Cosmic Beauty” by Bimanesh Biswas was held at the Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD) Gallery on Friday. The programme will run till February 19.
