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A solo art exhibition by Potua Nazir Hossain titled ‘Boishakh in the Land of Tiger’ is set to begin at the Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) in Dhanmondi of the capital.
The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition will be held today at 5 pm at AFD’s La Galerie.
Nazir Hossain’s artworks accentuate many different forms of the Royal Bengal Tiger in pattachitras that encapsulate many different folk elements of Bangla mythology. The Royal Bengal Tiger is not only a quadruped feline in the sense that it symbolizes the indomitable spirit of Bangladesh. And the artist tells that more gracefully through his art, through his pattachitras, with an amalgamated panoply of folk motifs, indigenous symbols and fables. The fables in Hossain's artworks tell stories with vivid colours and aphorisms that are familiar and a cinch to figure out.
Humorous situations in a bucolic setting like tiger playing ektara or tiger pulling a cart are sure to put a smile on the spectator's face. Hossain's unique yet relatable style has brought out a collection of artworks that are just beautifully well-timed for the upcoming Bangla New Year.
The exhibition is a part of the Francophonie festival 2024 celebration, organised by France, Switzerland and Canada.
The exhibition will remain open to all till 2 April, 2024 and can be visited according to the following schedule: Monday to Saturday from 3 pm to 8 pm.
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