Galleri Kaya has inaugurated its latest group exhibition, Glimpses , marking 54 years of Bangladesh’s Independence through the works of 12 prominent contemporary and modern Bangladeshi artists.

The exhibition opened on December 2 at 4 pm at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 3rd floor, and will remain on display until December 14.

Organised by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Bangkok in collaboration with Dhaka-based Galleri Kaya, along with the Honorary Consulates in Chon Buri and Chiang Mai, the showcase brings together artworks that reflect the evolving cultural identity of Bangladesh. The initiative also highlights Bangladesh’s efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy and foster stronger people-to-people ties with Thailand.

The exhibition features works by renowned artists including Abdus Shakoor Shah, Ashraful Hasan, Chandra Shekhar Dey, Hamiduzzaman Khan, Ivy Zaman, Jamal Ahmed, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Maksuda Iqbal Nipa, Mohammad Iqbal, Ranjit Das, Shambhu Acharya, and Sheikh Afzal Hossain.

Distinguished guests, including the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Thailand, H E Mr Faiyaz Murshid Kazi, attended the opening ceremony. The Honorary Consul of Bangladesh in Thailand and the director of Galleri Kaya also delivered speeches at the event.

This second edition of the Bangladesh Art Exhibition at BACC also pays tribute to the spirit of the July 2024 Mass Uprising, driven by youth demanding their right to vote, freedom of expression, and equal employment opportunities. The movement’s vibrant graffiti art, which transformed public spaces during the protest, is acknowledged as a powerful example of art intersecting with Bangladesh’s socio-political landscape.