A ten-day collagraph printmaking exhibition opened on Wednesday at Kaalnee Art Studio in Rayer Bazar, Dhaka. The exhibition features 19 prints by 14 artists, created during a four-day workshop led by UK-based Bangladeshi artist Zaman Md Fakruzzaman and coordinated by Tarek Amin, jointly organized by Kaalnee Art Studio and the East London Academy of Art. Notable artists including Abul Barq Alvi, Nisar Hossain, Shishir Bhattacharya, Saifuddin Ahmed, Rashid Amin, and Tarek Amin attended the opening ceremony.
The exhibition matters because it highlights collagraphy, a lesser-known printmaking technique, and demonstrates the role of local art studios in nurturing emerging talent in Bangladesh. By combining a workshop with a public exhibition, the event provides a platform for young artists to experiment with new methods and gain exposure, supporting the growth of the country's contemporary art scene.