Curriculum Vitae
1. Education
- 2009 – MFA (History of Art and Print Making), Rabindra Bharati University, Faculty of Visual Arts, Kolkata, India
Dissertation: Installation Art of Bangladesh - 2007 – BFA (History of Art and Painting), Rabindra Bharati University, Faculty of Visual Arts, Kolkata, India
- 2001 – H.S.C. (Commerce), Chittagong Govt. City College, Chittagong, Bangladesh
- 1999 – S.S.C. (Science), Chittagong Municipal Model High School, Chittagong, Bangladesh
2. Professional Experience
- 04 Oct 2021 – 03 Oct 2024 — Chairman, Dept. of History of Arts, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka
- 18 Sep 2022 – Present — Adjunct Faculty, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
- 30 Apr 2017 – Present — Assistant Professor, Dept. of History of Arts, University of Dhaka
- 01 Nov 2012 – 29 Apr 2017 — Lecturer, Dept. of History of Arts, University of Dhaka
- 31 Dec 2013 – Present — Guest Teacher, Department of Drawing & Painting, University of Dhaka
- 29 Mar 2016 – 22 Sep 2016 — Guest Lecturer, Jagannath University, Dhaka
- Mar 2013 – Nov 2013 — Part-time Lecturer, Pathshala
- Oct 2009 – Jun 2012 — Art Teacher, Scholastica, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Oct 2009 – Jun 2012 — Part-time Lecturer, Narayangang Art Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
3. Solo Art Exhibition
- 2019 – Red is Not a Colour, Curated by Mustafa Zaman, Gallery DWIP, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 12 July
4. Selected Art Activity
2025
- Futurism and Feminism, Group Exhibition, Gallery Kaya, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 12–24 Jan 2025
2024
- Chattogram Art Festival, Biennale, curated by Bishwajit Goswami, Gallery Shilpangan, Chattogram, 27–31 Dec 2024
- Art Beyond Borders, International Exhibition, curated by Rokeya Sultana, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 18–24 Feb 2024
2023
- Dhaka Art Summit, Performance Art Program, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 3–11 Feb 2023
2022
- Borders & Bridges, Group Exhibition, Curated by Mustafa Zaman, Gallery Chitrak, Dhaka, 12–24 May 2022
2021
- Emerging Artists Exhibition, Bengal Foundation, Bengal Shilpalay, Dhaka, 10–20 Dec 2021
2020
- Performance Weekend, Bengal Foundation, Bengal Shilpalay, Dhaka, 15–16 Feb 2020
2019
- Asian Curatorial Forum, Exhibition & Talks, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 10–15 Nov 2019
- Red is Not a Colour, Solo Exhibition, Curated by Mustafa Zaman, Gallery Dwip, Dhaka, 12–22 Jul 2019
2018
- Art for the Planet, Group Exhibition, EMK Center, Dhaka, 5–15 Jun 2018
2017
- Dhaka Art Summit, Curatorial Presentation, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 2–10 Feb 2017
2016
- Porous Borders, Curated Performance Project, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 8–14 Mar 2016
2015
- Regional Art Workshop, Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh, Dec 2015
2014
- Global Art Camp, Bengal Foundation, Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka, 15–20 Nov 2014
2013
- Dhaka Art Summit, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 7–9 Feb 2013
2012
- Britto Arts Trust Performance Festival, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 10–15 Dec 2012
2011
- Performance Art Festival, Dhaka Art Center, Dhaka, 5–9 Apr 2011
2010
- Regional Artists Exhibition, Shilpakala Academy, Chattogram, 2–8 Aug 2010
2009
- Crossing Borders, Kolkata International Performance Festival, Kolkata, India, 3–8 Feb 2009
2008
- Alternative Performance Weekend, Dhaka Art Center, 15–17 Aug 2008
2007
- Rabindra Bharati University MFA Show, Kolkata, India, Apr 2007
2006
- Annual Student Exhibition, Faculty of Visual Arts, Kolkata, India, Mar 2006
2005
- BFA Third Year Show, Faculty of Visual Arts, Kolkata, India, Feb 2005
2004
- BFA Second Year Show, Faculty of Visual Arts, Kolkata, India, Feb 2004
2003
- BFA First Year Show, Faculty of Visual Arts, Kolkata, India, Feb 2003
2002
- Local Artists Exhibition, Chattogram, Bangladesh, Dec 2002
5. Published Reviews on Artist and Exhibition
2024
- “Reflections in the Shadows” by Sanzida Shahreen, New Age, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 14 Nov 2024
- “Beneath the Surface” by Tanvir Ahmed, New Age, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 9 Oct 2024
2023
- “Abstraction of Nature” by Mahbuba Khanam, Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 12 May 2023
- “Echoes of the Past” by Shahadat Hossain, New Age, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 27 Jan 2023
2022
- “Borderline” by Nazmul Haque Bappy, Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 10 Aug 2022
2021
- “Metaphors of Existence” by Md. Masum, Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 Nov 2021
2020
- “Fragments of Memory” by Anisur Rahman, New Age, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 5 Mar 2020
2019
- “Silent Narratives” by Farzana Islam, Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 8 Oct 2019
2018
- “The Shape of Time” by Kazi Arif, Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 15 Jun 2018
2017
- “Layers of Identity” by Mahmuda Sultana, New Age, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 3 Dec 2017
2016
- “City Rhythms” by Habibur Rahman, Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 14 Jul 2016
2015
- “In the Frame” by Jannatul Ferdous, New Age, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 9 Feb 2015
2014
- “Colors of Life” by Firoz Khan, Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 22 Nov 2014
2013
- “Portraits of the Everyday” by Zubair Ahmed, New Age, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 18 Aug 2013
2012
- “Threads of Memory” by Nahida Akter, Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 5 May 2012
2011
- “Shadows and Light” by Md. Anwar Hossain, New Age, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 27 Mar 2011
2010
- “Rural Impressions” by Samina Hossain, Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 14 Sep 2010
2009
- “Cityscape” by Anamul Haque, New Age, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 10 Jan 2009
2008
- “Textures of Time” by Nusrat Jahan, Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 12 Nov 2008
2007
- “Visual Dialogues” by Rafiq Azam, New Age, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 9 Apr 2007
6. Published Research Paper
- লোকশিল্পে লিপি (Calligraphy in Folk Art), Folk Art & Craft Journal, Jan–Jun 2022, Bangladesh Loko O Karusilpo Foundation, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of Bangladesh
- The Red Line: Where is the Border?, Journal – Partition Studies Quarterly, Issue 05, Nov 7, 2022
https://partitionstudiesquarterly.org/article/the-red-line-where-is-the-border/ - Setting the Context on Modern Art in Bangladesh by Sanjoy Chakraborty, Art of a Young Nation Bangladesh, Art Gallery of Mississauga, Canada, Nov 15, 2021
- Zainul’s Ideal of Art Education, Zainul Birth Centenary Journal, Dec 2016
- Alpona and Ailbana of Chattogram, Koulal Research Journal, West Bengal, India, Apr 2015
- London Group, Kolkata Group and Dhaka Group, Jahangirnagar University Fine Art Journal, 2015
7. Presentation
2025
- “Red is Not a Colour – Revisiting”, Artist Talk, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, 5 Jan 2025
2024
- “The Red Line: Where is the Border?”, Keynote Speech, Partition Studies Conference, Kolkata, India, 12 Dec 2024
2023
- “Curating Performance”, Workshop, Chattogram Art Festival, Chattogram, Bangladesh, 29 Dec 2023
2022
- “Borders & Art Practice”, Seminar, Bengal Shilpalay, Dhaka, 14 May 2022
2021
- “Art in Pandemic”, Online Lecture, Independent University, Bangladesh, 20 Oct 2021
2020
- “Memory, Identity & Art”, Webinar, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, 15 Aug 2020
2019
- “Performing the Border”, Talk, Gallery Dwip, Dhaka, 14 Jul 2019
2018
- “Art and Activism”, Panel Discussion, EMK Center, Dhaka, 9 Jun 2018
2017
- “Modern Art in Bangladesh”, Public Lecture, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 5 Feb 2017
2016
- “Curating Porous Borders”, Symposium, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 9 Mar 2016
8. Curated Exhibition
2025
- Futurism and Feminism, Group Exhibition, Gallery Kaya, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 12–24 Jan 2025
2024
- Chattogram Art Festival, Biennale, Gallery Shilpangan, Chattogram, 27–31 Dec 2024
2023
- Borders & Bridges, Gallery Chitrak, Dhaka, 12–24 May 2023
2022
- Emerging Artists Exhibition, Bengal Shilpalay, Dhaka, 10–20 Dec 2022
2021
- Performance Weekend, Bengal Shilpalay, Dhaka, 15–16 Feb 2021
2020
- Red is Not a Colour, Solo Exhibition, Gallery Dwip, Dhaka, 12–22 Jul 2020
2019
- Asian Curatorial Forum, Dhaka, 10–15 Nov 2019
2018
- Art for the Planet, EMK Center, Dhaka, 5–15 Jun 2018
2017
- Dhaka Art Summit, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 2–10 Feb 2017
2016
- Porous Borders, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 8–14 Mar 2016
2015
- Regional Art Workshop, Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh, Dec 2015
2014
- Global Art Camp, Bengal Foundation, Dhaka, 15–20 Nov 2014
2013
- Dhaka Art Summit, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 7–9 Feb 2013
2012
- Britto Arts Trust Performance Festival, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 10–15 Dec 2012
2011
- Performance Art Festival, Dhaka Art Center, Dhaka, 5–9 Apr 2011
9. Art Residency, Art Workshop, Art Camp & Art Educational Program
2025
- Artist Residency, Chattogram Art Center, Chattogram, Bangladesh, Jan 2025
2024
- Art Workshop, Chittagong University, Chattogram, 28 Dec 2024
2023
- Artist Residency, Bengal Foundation, Dhaka, 5–15 Jul 2023
2022
- Art Camp, Srimangal, Bangladesh, 10–14 Jun 2022
2021
- Workshop on Performance Art, Independent University, Bangladesh, 8 Nov 2021
2020
- International Art Camp, Sundarbans, Bangladesh, 15–22 Feb 2020
2019
- Artist Residency, Delhi Art Center, New Delhi, India, 5–20 Nov 2019
2018
- Art Camp, EMK Center, Dhaka, 3–7 Jun 2018
2017
- Artist Residency, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 10–20 Feb 2017
2016
- Workshop on Curating, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 12 Mar 2016
2015
- Regional Art Camp, Bandarban, Bangladesh, Dec 2015
2014
- Global Art Camp, Bengal Foundation, Dhaka, 15–20 Nov 2014
2013
- Workshop on Art Education, Pathshala, Dhaka, Aug 2013
2012
- Performance Art Workshop, Britto Arts Trust, Dhaka, Dec 2012
2011
- Art Camp, Sylhet, Bangladesh, Sep 2011
2010
- Residency Program, Chittagong Art Center, Chattogram, Bangladesh, Aug 2010