Memories of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin and Patua Quamrul Hassan recalled at BSA

Entertainment Desk :
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) organised
a discussion and cultural programme titled ‘Smriti Swotta Bhobisshyot’ in commemoration of the esteemed Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin and Patua Quamrul
Hassan on May 30 at the National Art Gallery
of BSA, said a press release.
Chaired by the Director General of BSA Liaquat Ali Lucky, art critic Mustafa Zaman Mithu read an essay on the artwork and career of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin. Architect Moinul Abedin, son of Shailpacharya Zainul Abedin, Shumona Hasan, daughter of
Patua Quamrul Hassan, and the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs Hasna Jahan Khanam were present as guests of honour at the event. Renowned artist and art critic, Mustafa Zaman Mithu said, “Zainul mastered realism in his way. During his rise to recognition, practically presenting truth became popular. He introduced a new style that nurtured a mindset of protest.” In the second phase, Mofidul Hoque read an essay on the art and career of Patua Quamrul Hassan. Eminent artist Hashem Khan
delivered the main speech. Salahuddin Ahmed, Secretary of Bangladesh Art Academy, presented the welcome speech at the beginning of the second phase.
Daughter of Patua Quamrul, Shumona Hasan said, “Despite the sacrifices my father made for the betterment of the country and society, little has been done to pass on his legacy and the remarkable contributions
he made during his lifetime to future generations.”
She mentioned that Patua Quamrul Hassan had written and sketched extensively about the political reality of his time, which remains largely unknown
to many even today, with no preservation
efforts being undertaken.