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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 week ago

In post-'revolution' Bangladesh, a photography festival questions how to rebuild after ruin

The Mela comprises a series of themed and solo exhibitions, by international and Bangladeshi artists at venues across downtown Dhaka. Until 2024, Bangladeshi artists had to contend with the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian government, which monopolised access to funding and foreign collaboration. Many arts institutions were turned into propaganda machines, as Hasina's cultural officials 'just wanted to please the national leader,' one Bangladeshi artist told the Financial Times last year.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: Is South Asia fertile for Gen Z revolutions?

Gen Z-led protests across South Asia have toppled governments using new tactics and digital tools, driven by shared grievances against corruption, nepotism and elite authority.
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