Shilpakala Academy organises 2-day event to tribute on SM Sultan’s death anniversary

Entertainment Desk :
October 10 marked the 29th death anniversary of the world renowned artist SM Sultan.

The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) organised a two-day art exhibition, art camp, children’s letter-writing exhibition, Palagan, puppet drama exhibition and a discussion meeting from October 9 to 10, said
a press release.

On the first day of the two-day event, a wreath was placed at the portrait of artist SM Sultan at the National Art Gallery Building of the BSA at 4:00pm on Monday.

Following this, the exhibition was officially inaugurated with the artworks of artist SM Sultan and paintings created by children from the Children’s Paradise.

Liaquat Ali Lucky, the Director General of the BSA, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest.

Later, he visited the gallery with children and highlighted the life of artist SM Sultan and various aspects of his paintings to the children.

A total of 40 paintings by world-renowned artists are being displayed at the National Art Gallery.

Additionally, paintings by various artists from the country have also been included in the exhibition.

The exhibition will run till October 17.

After the opening of the exhibition, a brief discussion session was held.

Syeda Mahbuba Karim, the Director of the Fine Arts Department of BSA, delivered the welcome speech.

The BSA’s children’s music team performed the group anthem at the beginning and end of the discussion.

Later, the documentary ‘Adam Surat’ on SM Sultan was screened.