Shahabuddin Ahmed is a world renowned painter born in Bangladesh in 1950. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, later moved to Paris. He has shown his works extensively across the globe. In 1992, he was one of Fifty Master Painters of Contemporary Arts, an award bestowed on him at the Olympiad of Arts, Barcelona.An exhibition by this pre-eminent artist Shahabuddin began at the Gallery Chitrak at Dhanmondi on Friday 18 September 2009. His set of 26 art works, released after nine years in Bangladesh, mirror the aggressiveness of human, horses and bulls, desire, thrust and victory.
Shahabuddin said,"The paintings reflect the spirit of revolution, mostly inspired by the liberation war of Bangladesh and the recent natural disasters over the country,The endeavor of freedom from the adverse situations is stated in my paintings."
"I feel the 'speed' and 'revolt' in me and try to express that."
"Some of my works also represent spirited personalities such as Bangabandhu, Gandhi and Rabindranath," he added.
The exhibition will be open for all until Oct 9.
Shahabuddin directly took part in the nation's war of independence from Pakistan.
59-year-old Shahabuddin was a student of the Art College of Dhaka and joined the war while studying there. He left for France in 1974 and has lived and worked there since.
His works are displayed in many galleries across the globe including the Museum Olympic Laussane, Switzerland and Bourn-En Brasse Museum France.
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