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Due to the demand of avid art lovers, the month-long 19th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh 2022 organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has been extended till January 13. The exhibition was inaugurated on December 8 and was supposed to end on January 7.
“Although the 19th Asian Art Biennale officially drew to a close, we decided to extend it for another week due to the demand of our art enthusiasts. The galleries will be accessible to the public until January 13. However, it will not be extended further, as we have other exciting projects in our schedule,” BSA Public Relations Officer Hasan Mahmud told the media.
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni visited various galleries of the 19th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh 2022 on January 9. She was accompanied by the Secretary of the Ministry of Culture Md Abul Monsur and BSA director of Fine Arts Syeda Mahbuba Karim, among others.
However, the formal closing ceremony of the exhibition was held at BSA’s National Theatre Hall on Saturday.
Presided over by BSA Director General Liaquat Ali Lucky, the event was attended by Speaker of the Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury as chief guest. State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid, Cultural Affairs Secretary Md Abul Monsur, and eminent artists Shahabuddin Ahmed and Monirul Islam were also present.
Many enthusiastic art admirers and visitors were seen on the BSA premises on the Asian Art Biennale’s last day.
Both K M Khalid and Liaquat Ali Lucky said they received multiple requests for an extension of the exhibition, but had to announce its conclusion.
However, the next editions of this flagship event of the BSA will be held for two months, they added.
On December 8, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the month-long art extravaganza online. The exhibition is showcasing 649 pieces of art created by 493 artists from 114 nations, including 149 Bangladeshi artists.
