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Artist Qayyum Chowdhury is an outstanding figure in the domain of art in Bangladesh. To celebrate his 80th birthday, Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts will organise a two-week art exhibition, titled “Quest for Self”. The exhibition will open on March 9 at Bengal Gallery in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. About 80 new artworks by the veteran artist will be displayed at the exhibition.
Noted artist Murtaja Baseer, author Syed Shamsul Haq, Professor Emeritus Anisuzzaman and theatre personality Ramendu Majumdar will jointly inaugurate the exhibition.
Chowdhury's works highlight rural Bengali life and traditions. The countryside and the lives of the villagers inspire the artist. Women, farmers, fish, flowers and greenery are recurring themes on his canvas.
Chowdhury was born in 1932 in Feni. He graduated from Govt. Institute of Arts (now Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka) in 1954. He held four solo exhibitions and has participated in many group exhibitions at home and abroad.
Noted artist Murtaja Baseer, author Syed Shamsul Haq, Professor Emeritus Anisuzzaman and theatre personality Ramendu Majumdar will jointly inaugurate the exhibition.
Chowdhury's works highlight rural Bengali life and traditions. The countryside and the lives of the villagers inspire the artist. Women, farmers, fish, flowers and greenery are recurring themes on his canvas.
Chowdhury was born in 1932 in Feni. He graduated from Govt. Institute of Arts (now Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka) in 1954. He held four solo exhibitions and has participated in many group exhibitions at home and abroad.
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