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TALK: BURGEONING ART SCENE IN BANGLADESH | London, Revolution Gallery

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The newly opened Revolution Gallery in Central London is a groundbreaking art venue, the first in the UK dedicated to representing the very best artists from Bangladesh. This includes legendary figures such as Zainul Abedin, Rashid Choudhury, and Quamrul Hassan — as well as new talents like Rakib Alam Shanto — bridging the gap between traditional and modern Bangladeshi art.

Revolution Gallery is hosting a talk on the bourgeoning art scene in Bangladesh, Wednesday 10 July, 6:30pm, offering attendees a unique glimpse into the vibrant art culture of Bangladesh.

Tasleema Alam and Nelson Ferreira, both renowned artists, recently returned from Bangladesh where they served as visiting lecturers in Fine Arts at Dhaka University. Their experiences have provided them with firsthand insight into the burgeoning talent emerging from this culturally rich nation. They will be sharing their observations and experiences during the talk, shedding light on the current explosion of artistic talent in Bangladesh.

Tasleema Alam, a distinguished expert in Islamic Art and the owner of Traditional Ateliers, has an impressive portfolio of collaborations with prestigious institutions like Turquoise Mountain, ITHRA and South Bank. She is the first Bangladeshi female artist to collaborate on Royal Commissions for HM King Charles III, in honour of his coronation, further underlining her esteemed status in the art community.

Nelson Ferreira (another Royal Commissioned artist) is known for his mastery in classical drawing and painting techniques; he is a visiting lecturer at several universities and art museums globally. His expertise is further recognized by his teaching engagements: including teaching Walt Disney and ILM artists. Since 2022 alone, his artworks have been seen by about 300,000 people at exhibitions in UK, Portugal, Italy, Nepal, Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh.

This talk presents a rare opportunity for art enthusiasts, collectors, and academics to gain insight into the evolving landscape of Bangladeshi art and to engage with two insightful voices in the field. Attendees will have the chance to explore the Revolution Gallery’s collection and witness the confluence of heritage and innovation that discerns Bangladeshi art as a rising tiger within the umbrella of South Asia.

Date: Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Revolution Gallery, 12a Little Portland St, London, W1W 8BJ (Oxford Circus)

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RE:IMAGINING MUSICALS | London, V&A Museum

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A new free musical theatre exhibition has been announced at London’s V&A Museum from 15 October 2022, featuring previously unseen items from their theatre and performance collections.

Re:Imagining Musicals will celebrate some of our best-loved musicals, from Miss Saigon to My Fair Lady, and Six the Musical to Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, and will explore their cultural significance.

The museum said: “Re:Imagining Musicals will explore how musicals have been adapted, revived, and retold for new audiences and reimagined against cultural and historical contexts.”

Considering how extensive the V&A’s collection of modern and ancient theatre artefacts is already, this is set to be a fantastic opportunity for all theatre lovers. It’s definitely worth a visit to the V&A before October 15, too, to check out the current free exhibition, including costumes from War Horse and The Lion King, and set design models from London productions throughout the decades.

Re:Imagining Musicals opens at the V&A Museum in South Kensington on 15 October.

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