A compelling group exhibition titled 'AESTHETE' was inaugurated at Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD)'s La Galerie on Tuesday, featuring the works of 28 talented and renowned Bangladeshi artists.

The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was joined by eminent artist and Professor Emeritus of the Dhaka University Rafiqun Nabi as the chief guest. Art connoisseur Raquib Mohammad Fakhrul and renowned artist Ranjit Das attended the event as special guests.

Curated as a reflection of Bangladesh’s evolving artistic landscape, 'AESTHETE' showcases nearly 33 paintings and sculptures that explore themes rooted in nature, folk traditions, socio-political realities, and contemporary life. The exhibition spans abstract and representational styles, inviting visitors into a space of visual poetry and personal narratives.

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The participating artists include Abdullah Al Bashir, Abdus Sattar Toufiq, Al-Akhir Sarker, Anjum Sulaiman, Anukul Chandra Mojumder, Ashfaque Bappy, Biplob Chakroborti, Bishwajit Goswami, K. Zaman Shimul, Kamal Uddin, Kamruzzoha, Kazi Sahid, Lutfa Mahmuda, Md Ziaur Rahman, Monjur Rashid, Muntasir Moin, Naeem Zaman, Nazia Ahmed, Pradyut Kumar Das, Ratnashwar Sutradhwar, Rezaur Rahman, Ruhul Amin Tarek, SM Saha Anisuzzaman Faroque, Sourav Chowdhury, Sumon Wahed, Syed Golam Dastagir, and Trivedi Gopal Chandra Gupu.

Through this diverse presentation, 'AESTHETE' fosters a space for contemplation and dialogue—encouraging a shared journey of discovery between artists and viewers.

The exhibition is open to the public from July 8 to 15 (Monday to Saturday), 3 to 9 pm.