Author: Tanjim Chowdhury
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The Unrest in Bangladesh: A Cry for Justice and Meritocracy
I want justice I’m Tanjim Chowdhury, an artist and student from Bangladesh, currently living and studying in France. The ongoing turmoil in my home country fills me with a deep sense of helplessness and shame. The political situation in Bangladesh has reached a boiling point, with student protests and demands for a merit-based system being…
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The Role of Art in Challenging Times: Worldwide Insights
Discovering Realism and Gustave Courbet In 2011-12, during my second year at the Institute of Fine Arts of the University of Chittagong, I encountered the realism art movement through an art history class. This was when I discovered the works of Gustave Courbet, a French artist renowned for his dedication to depicting life as it…
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Knitting (Bunon): Interweaving Culture and Historical Memory
As an artist deeply fascinated by the interweaving of culture and the stories of bygone eras, my installation “Knitting (Bunon)” serves as a tribute to the invisible ways of life and the lost days they encompass. Created for my DNSEP diploma at ISBA in 2022, this piece draws its inspiration from the delicate intricacies of…
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Art Inspired by the Prisoners of World War II
A Profound Artistic Journey In 2020, as a student at ISBA, Institut supérieur des beaux-arts de Besançon, I had the unique opportunity to participate in an “Atelier Recherche Création” at the Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation of Besançon before its renovation. Guided by my drawing and art history teachers, this research project…
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Embracing War and Family: Art Inspired by “Matir Moina”
A Cinematic Influence on My Artistic Journey One of my favorite films from Bangladesh, Matir Moina (The Clay Bird), directed by Tareque Masud, left a profound impact on me during my time as a student at ISBA School of Fine Arts in Besançon. When our painting class was tasked with creating artwork inspired by a…
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Fusion of Spiritual Traditions: Mandalas, Rangolis, and Alpanas
Art as a Reflection of Humanity: Exploring Tradition and Meditation Art often mirrors our humanity, providing a means to explore our deepest traditions, beliefs, and aspirations. With this in mind, the art installation I propose is more than just an exhibition of shapes and colors; it’s an immersion into a universe where ancient traditions meet…