A pioneer of the modern art movement in Bangladesh, Safiuddin Ahmed passed away on 20 May 2012. With heavy hearts we mourn his loss. To pay homage to this great master, Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts had organized a twelve-day retrospective titled, ‘Tribute to Great Master Safiuddin Ahmed’. The exhibition comprised selected works of the artist.

Mrs. Jahanara Abedin inaugurated the exhibition on 5 June, Tuesday, 6 pm at Bengal Shilpalaya. Artist Qayyum Chowdhury, Professor Borhanuddin Khan Jahangir, novelist Syed Shamsul Haque, artist Rafiqun Nabi, Professor Abul Mansur and Professor Syed Azizul Haque discussed Safiuddin Ahmed’s contribution in Bangladesh art.

Date: 05.06.2012 – 23.06.2012
Venue: Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts
Organiser: Bengal Foundation