The Future of Cinema: Will Streaming Kill Movie Theaters?
The movie theater industry, now over a hundred years old, has been an inseparable part of the film industry since its dawn. Although previously the existence of movies without theaters might have seemed improbable, the rapid rise of streaming services…
Yes, I Dream of Him – “Gum, Jaan O Jobaan”: A Glimpse into Grief at the National Museum
Yes, I dream of him. It has been nine years. Sometimes I dream that I’m entering the room and he’s there, sleeping on the living room sofa or the bed, as if he never left. I say, “Where were you?…
How Art Has Served as a Voice of Resistance and Political Dissent in Bangladesh
Art has always been a mirror to society, reflecting its joys, sorrows, and struggles. Beyond reflection, art has served as a potent tool of resistance, a way for people to express dissent, challenge authority, and push for change. In the…
Rebellion through Cartoon: A Powerful Tribute by Drik Gallery to the Student Movement of 2024
"I am deeply gratified that the freedom to draw political cartoons has been restored in Bangladesh. Before 2006, Bangladeshi cartoonists, especially Shishir Bhattacharjee, often created cartoons about my mother and me. However, over the past 15 years, we have seen…
Broad Strokes: Fraternizing with an Anarchist
Dhaka in a Gotham setting with neon logos of Mimi, BTV, Sunlite, Keya, Nabisco staring back at you; a distant news bulletin rumbles about the possibility of a terrorist attack while you smoke away your woes in the darkness of…
Aly Zaker : Another Rhinestone up the Horizon
Admiration alone is not what drives me to write this obituary for Aly Zaker sir- my parents were closely associated with him from their theatre days; they have been through rough patches together in the political field, struggled to bring…
Tatsuo Horiuchi: The Michelangelo of Microsoft Excel
Art has no rules, or as many say, there is no definite form of art. One might prefer the use of a paintbrush to give a stroke or even use their fingers instead; then there is digital art. There are…
Unfolded Quarantine: Tackling Isolation during the Coronavirus Lockdown through Art
Isolation. That is something all of us are currently experiencing all over the globe. Initially we thought that staying back home and not being able meet friends & relatives are going to be worst part of quarantine. But little did…
Broad Strokes: A Conversation with Saima Khan
Saima Khan is one of those people who turn out to be good at whatever she tries her hand at. A final year student in a business school, she runs an art page called WanderArt, and also participates in various…
Broad Strokes: A Conversation with Armin Ahsan
Creators come from all walks of life. Armin Ahsan, who is currently studying in a business school, maintains a Facebook page for her art called Space Cade. Her young age belies her ability; Space Cade is filled with works that showcase…
