Author: Tanjim Chowdhury
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Telling Stories Through Waste: My Artistic Dialogue with El Anatsui
Introduction Art has always been a medium of self-expression and cultural storytelling, and as an artist hailing from a developing country, my inspiration often draws from the world around me—its struggles, triumphs, and traditions. Today, I want to introduce one of my favorite contemporary artists, El Anatsui, a visionary sculptor whose works have left an…
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How to Make a Kadam Flower with Recycled Materials: A Step-by-Step DIY Guide
Creating art from recycled materials is a rewarding experience, allowing us to be creative while reducing waste. Today, I want to share a project close to my heart: making a Kadam (Neolamarckia cadamba) flower using recycled materials. This flower, native to Bangladesh and celebrated for its beautiful round shape and vibrant colors, has always been…
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Getting Started with Linocut: A Beginner’s Guide to Relief Printing
As an art student at the Institute of Fine Arts Chittagong, I first learned about linocut during my Art Materials class. However, as a student focused on painting, I never had the chance to practice it. My curiosity lingered until 2019 when I joined a typography workshop while studying at ISBA. There, I met printmakers…
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Damien Hirst: When Art Confronts Death
Damien Hirst, a leading figure in contemporary art, made a bold and unsettling statement with his work The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living (1991). This installation, which features a tiger shark preserved in formaldehyde, sparked passionate debate about the nature of art, death, and our perception of reality. Displayed at the Metropolitan…
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My academic background
In June 2015, I began learning French at the Alliance Française in Chittagong, where I took part in cultural programs and several exhibitions featuring guest artists from France and Bangladesh. In March 2018, I completed a two-month residency at the Institut Supérieur des Beaux-Arts de Besançon (ISBA). This experience inspired me to pursue further studies…
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Crafting a Handmade Rose: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Crafting and origami are wonderful hobbies that allow you to express your creativity and create something beautiful with your own hands. Among the many things you can create, a handmade rose stands out as a perfect gift or decoration, made with love and care. Today, I’ll share a simple yet effective method to craft a…