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Photography exhibition 'Contemplation' underway at AFD

Staff Correspondent
26 Feb 2024 18:48:15 | Update: 26 Feb 2024 18:48:15
Photography exhibition 'Contemplation' underway at AFD
Visitors look at the displayed works of the exhibition on Saturday— Courtesy Photo

“Contemplation”, an exhibition by students of Alliance Française de Dhaka's photography workshop coordinated by Abir Abdullah, has begun at La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi in the capital.

The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held on Saturday in the presence of Filmmaker Manzarehassin Murad, Saif Ul Haque Sthapati Principal Saif Ul Haque, Ekhon TV Editor Tushar Abdullah, and Filmmaker Shabnam Ferdousi.

“Contemplation” a group of 15 participants from diverse backgrounds attended a photography course conducted by internationally renowned photographer, Abir Abdullah, at the Alliance Francaise de Dhaka. Upon completing the course, they are ready to showcase their 15 photo stories (150 photos) titled 'Contemplation’- on various topics, including contemporary social issues, stories of marginalised communities, self-reflection, climate issues, and more. Each photographer has chosen a personally significant topic to them and will display their unique abilities in capturing images.

The participants are Md Ala Uddin, Prashanta Hridoy, Asif Iqbal Swopneel, Pathanjada Sher E Zulfiker, Asif Musaddeque, Raiyan Islam (Kaiko), Iqbal Hossain, Rubel Karmaker, Jahid Apu, Saiful Islam, Jayanta Saha Joy, Suvro Paul, Kazi Tanvir Ahmed, Silvia Rovelli and Asfaque Ahmed.

The exhibition will be open to all every day from 3 pm to 9 pm till February 28.

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