The love of art has always attracted city surfers. Since the old days, Dhaka is known as the central point of Fine Arts. Elders and teenagers alike are taking art galleries as part of their leisure and as well as mental enrichment.
There are numbers of art galleries in the capital for exhibition today. The art-lovers easily find an opportunity to get acquainted with the art of past and present through these galleries. Let us have a look at some of them.
Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts
Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts was opened on Pahela Baishakh in 2000 with the initiative of Bengal Foundation. Abul Khair, an industrialist, is the owner of this foundation. The gallery hosts two exhibitions every month. However, there is no provision of selling any picture from the gallery unless stated during an exhibition.
National Art Gallery
The National Art Gallery of Shilpakala Academy started its journey in the year 1974. The academy since 1975 began hosting exhibitions once every two years. It has played a vital role in gaining a reputation for its expansion. Besides, since 1982, Asian art exhibitions and exhibitions have been regularly hosted for art lovers, who are also hosted with the initiative of National Art Gallery and Shilpakala Academy.
Shilpangan Theatre
Shilpangan Theater was opened in March 1992. Faiz Ahmed, a prominent literary man and folk writer is its founder. This is the first non-governmental modern art gallery, and is located in Dhanmondi; being open every day of the week.
Gallery `Chitrak`
Contemporary Gallery “Chitrak” was opened in December 2000 in Dhanmondi with the joint collaboration of Artist Moniruzzaman, Ahmed Nazir, and Zahir Uddin. With the efforts and contributions of new and old artists, more than a 100 exhibitions have already been hosted in this gallery. In addition, a majority of these exhibitions have been hosted for providing humanitarian services to struggling artists.
Drik Gallery
Drik Gallery is also situated in Dhanmandi. with Dr. Shahidul Alam being the founder. 4 to 5 exhibitions are hosted in this gallery each month. Besides, the foundation arranges one of the most esteemed photo festivals in Asia every couple of years.
Alliance Francoise
Alliances Francoise is a depended on by artists for quite a long time. With the initiative of Foreign Embassy of France in Dhaka, it was opened in Dhanmondi and has become well established as a premier art gallery in Bangladesh. It is a must visit for tourists.
With the rich heritage of so many art galleries in Dhaka, these galleries represent the culture and history of paintings, sculptures, and tapestries of contemporary Bangladeshi art. One can easily visit with family and friends to discover another dimension in art and culture of the country through these galleries.
Jovago provides you a chance to explore your imagination in the universe of art and culture. AS there are exhibitions going on every month, anyone can come and visit these galleries in Dhaka to upstream their knowledge on art and culture.
