Fifth edition of Dhaka Art Summit inaugurated

The fifth edition of the biennial art extravaganza of Bangladesh,  Dhaka Art Summit was inaugurated yesterday by State Minister for Cultural Affairs of Bangladesh KM Khalid. Varied art-forms including live performance, installation, photography and painting are brought together during this festival. More than 500 artists, sculptors, architects and art professionals from various countries are participating in the Summit. The Summit is also featuring live events, panel discussions and puppet shows among other things.

The festival is being organised by the Samadani Art Foundation in collaboration with the Culture Ministry of Bangladesh and the Shilpakala Academy.

This year’s programmes also include a special exhibition on the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to pay tribute to Bangabandhu on the occasion of his birth centenary. Dhaka Art Summit is the premier art festival of Bangladesh. The festival will conclude on 15th February.