Gallery Cosmos pays tribute to Kalidas Karmakar on his 2nd death anniv

Gallery Cosmos on Monday paid its heartfelt tribute to Ekushey Padak-winning internationally acclaimed painter and printmaker artist Kalidas Karmakar with daylong programmes.

The programmes were organized at Gallery Cosmos and Cosmos Atelier71 at the Cosmos Centre, Malibagh in the capital.

Kalidas Karmakar, acclaimed for his significant contributions to the Bangladeshi art sphere through his majestic and fascinating artworks, shocked the art world with his sudden demise on October 18, 2019 at the age of 73.

Distinguished artists and admirers of Kalidas Karmakar, a lifelong friend of Gallery Cosmos and Cosmos Atelier71, joined the daylong event.

They took part in discussions on the life and works of the great artist, created collaborative painting, observed the performance art by little artist Borisho Dhara, in remembrance of Kalidas, fondly addressed by everyone as “Kali Da”.

Deputy Managing Director of the Cosmos Group Masud Jamil Khan, Director of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Dr Rubana Huq, former ambassador and diplomat Tofail K. Haider joined the event.

Renowned artists Hamiduzzaman Khan, Biren Shome, Ekushey Padak-winning Bangladeshi art maestro Dr Farida Zaman, eminent photojournalist Nasir Ali Mamun, indigenous artist Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Assistant Professor of Dhaka University’s Drawing and

Painting Department, Faculty of Fine Arts Bishwajit Goswami and Kalidas’ eldest daughter Dr Konka Karmakar were, among others, present at the event.