The five-day art exhibition titled Novera O Bangladesh will end at the Bishwa Sahitya Kendra in the capital today.
Organised by women artists鈥� group named Konna, the exhibition, curated by artist Shakila Chayan, is featuring 48 artworks comprising print, paintings and sculptures of 24 artists.
Artists, among others, Nasima Masud Ruby, Gul Nahar Begum, Amina Akhter, Lubna Habib, Mona Mahmood, Monira Begum Lipe, Naznine Akther, Zahida Akhter and Preety Deb have displayed their artworks in the exhibition.
Most of the artworks are inspired by sculptures, figures and motifs of Novera, who is considered the first modern sculptor in the country.
鈥榃e have organised the exhibition to introduce the artist to the new generation. The artworks celebrate the life and works of Novera, and the beautiful nature of Bangladesh,鈥� said Shakila Chayan.
Eminent artist Rafiqun Nabi inaugurated the exhibition on November 29. Dhaka University鈥檚 faculty of fine art dean Md Azharul Islam Sheikh and traveller Mohua Rouf were present as special guests at the ceremony.