Dhaka University Hosts Solo Exhibition by Professor Md. Azharul Islam Sheikh

• Professor Dr. Md. Azharul Islam Sheikh, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Art at the University of Dhaka, concluded his week-long solo exhibition, 'Muktir Shongrame Anubhob-er Boibhav' (The Splendor of Feelings in the Struggle for Liberation), on October 7.
• The exhibition featured 53 acrylic paintings on canvas exploring themes of liberation, human emotion, nature, and contemporary reality.

Exhibition Details

• The event opened on October 1 at the university’s Osman Jamal Auditorium, inaugurated by Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdus Salam.
• The exhibition showcased the versatility of the artist, who is also a renowned ceramicist, musician, and actor.
• Organizers highlighted the lyrical quality of the compositions, which blend artistic technique with poetic expression.

Philosophical Perspective

• Professor Sheikh clarified that 'liberation' in his work extends beyond political or social narratives.
• The theme encapsulates the eternal pursuit of human dignity, fundamental rights, justice, and the self-liberation of the inner soul.
• Pro-Vice Chancellor Salam emphasized the importance of such creative works in elevating the cultural stature of Bangladesh internationally.