To mark the 54th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Japan, HerNet Fine Arts, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Dhaka, is set to present “Origin of Vision”—a landmark group art exhibition and cultural celebration. Scheduled to run from July 18 to 26, the week-long event will spotlight the power of visual arts, cultural dialogue, and the shared heritage of the two nations.
The exhibition will showcase powerful and evocative works by 47 acclaimed and emerging contemporary artists from Bangladesh and abroad. In addition to the contemporary pieces, the event will also include a heartfelt tribute to the pioneers of Bangladesh’s artistic legacy.
“Origin of Vision” will feature not just artwork, but also curated art talks, live performances, and immersive Japanese cultural experiences. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage in ikebana (traditional Japanese flower arrangement), origami (the art of paper folding), and the serene and meditative Japanese tea ceremony—providing a deep dive into the aesthetics and mindfulness of Japanese culture.
Participating artists include: Abdul Mannan, Abdus Satter, Abdus Shakoor Shah, Abu Jafar, Ahmed Nawaz, Ahmed Shamsuddoha, Aloptogin Tushar, Anisuzzaman Anis, Biren Shome, Dilruba Latif, Elham Huq Khuku, Fahmida Khatun, Fareha Zeba, Farida Zaman, GM Khalilur Rahman, Ismail Chowdhury, Julia Lebrao Sendra, Karu Titash, Kuhu Plamondon, Md Muniruzzaman, Mohammad Eunus, Mohammad Iqbal, Monideepa Dasgupta, Monirul Islam, Mustapha Khalid Palash, Naima Haque, Pradyut Kumar Das, Preema Nazia Andaleeb, Priti Ali, Ranjit Das, Rasel Rana, Rashedul Huda, Rezaul Hoque, Rezaun Nabi, Rokeya Sultana, Salim Ahmed, Samina Nafies, Shahabuddin Ahmed, Shameem Subbrana, Sheikh Afzal, Sulekha Chowdhury, Sunil Kumar, Syed Zahid Iqbal, Tarun Ghosh, Tejosh Halder Josh, Uttam Kumar Karmaker, and Ziaur Rahman.
