Exhibitions - Edward M. Kennedy Center

The EMK Center organizes annual exhibitions primarily to equip youth with a platform to showcase their creativity and to help them grow significantly in their artistic journey. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the EMK Center felt the need to arrange virtual exhibitions to promote arts & culture by harnessing the power of technology. In effect, we have been able to safeguard participation from the remotest areas of the country and could attract a global audience to be involved in the exhibition closely. We, therefore, are committed to continuing our virtual initiatives alongside the physical ones.

The exhibition going on!
EMK Center is delighted to invite you to visit the ”RE-VISUALIZATION Exhibition”.

The mobile photography exhibition RE-VISUALIZATION is an endeavor of portraying the living reality of the urban Dalits in Bangladesh. Historically, the Dalits have been discriminated because of their work and descent-based identity, and their potentials have also been ignored.

Socially imposed systematic discrimination against the community has pushed them to the margin which, however, could not break their mental strength and limit their aspirations. This photography exhibition is not only a testimony to how individuals of a marginalized community can utilize their potential to do anything they love but also work to promote their community if there is a favorable environment to perform.

This event is the culmination of Project Revisualization, started in April 2023, under the EMK Small Grant 2023 with the aim of capacitating some potential Dalit youths with basic mobile photography and videography skills through training so that they can promote their community and work for upholding their rights utilizing the earned skills and knowledge. All the photographs in this exhibition are the work of a total of nineteen (19) Dalit youths, aged 16-24 years old, from Dhaka city who participated in the training.

Photography by:
Anik Robi Das, Anika Rani, Badhon Robi Das, Bindia Rani Das, Borsha Rani, Dipika Rani, Dipti Rani, Gaythre Rani, Nirvoy Robi Das, Ovhijet Lal, Priayos Robi Das, Prothom Das, Radhika Rani Das, Rakeshwari Rani, Ramsetti Devi, Rittika Rani Das, Riya Rani, Srabon Chondro Das, and Sree Rekha

A captivating solo art exhibition that delves into the profound and poignant world of environmental pollution. Through thought-provoking paintings, this exhibition sheds light on the alarming consequences of human activities on our delicate ecosystem.

Exhibition Curated: EMK Center

Music: Body of Water – TrackTribe

EMK Center is delighted to invite you to visit the ”Us Women 2023″ exhibition of artists.

Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day with EMK’s annual event! Starting in January 2023, we prepare for a month-long celebration of women’s achievements and contributions. As part of this celebration, we are excited to present “Us Women 2023,” an exhibition featuring the works of talented young artists from around the world, selected from over 160 submissions received during our open call for artworks on the theme of #embraceequality.

Exhibition Curated: EMK Center

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Background music: Silent Night – DJ Williams

The exhibition going on!
EMK Center is delighted to invite you to visit the solo exhibition of artist Nur Munjerin Rimjhim.

About the exhibition:
Artist Nur began exploring perspective and buildings during her Bachelor of Fine Arts studies and felt a strong connection to these subjects. This inspired her to focus on the architectural wonders of Bangladesh. Her series of pen sketches of Dhaka University and the Faculty of Fine Arts sparked an interest in heritage sites. Growing up in the historic city of Rajshahi, with its many ancient mosques and temples, she has always been drawn to heritage sites. In the future, she hopes to not only continue exploring the heritage of her hometown but also to delve into the rich history of heritage sites around the world.

Exhibition Curated: EMK Center

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Background music: Megh Boleche Jabo Jabo Rabindrasangeet Instrumental Sarod | Prithwidev Bhattacharyya

Every year in March, EMK celebrates Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day with the rest of the world. Preparations start as early as January 2022, where all programs and events in March 2022 are organized by keeping the theme of IWD in mind. Us Women, an exhibition that has been held for 05 consecutive years now, is a part of this celebration. Over 200+ submissions came in from around the world.

By careful screening, 104 artworks were chosen for virtual display. This selection includes works of artists from Bangladesh, India, South Africa, Nigeria and many more countries. With the theme of #BraktheBias, artists joined EMK with enthusiasm and gusto to create awareness regarding gender equality. the immense love and support overwhelmed EMK, and made the artist-community proud.

Virtual Exhibition Gallery Curated By: EMK Center

Music Credit: Oman Groomer – Mini Vandals

In our day-to-day life, we often experience that the roles of a human beings are decided based on their gender, instead of their potential, interest, or capabilities in the different communities.

From EMK Center, as a part of the global campaign of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, we want to know and let the world know how our artists like to see the world free of gender roles.

Curated By: EMK Center

Music Credit: Sonora – Quincas Moreira