Rickshaw Art

How did rickshaws become our heritage?

When exactly did we start appreciating the rickshaw, to a point that we now consider it to be part of our collective identity?

Story of a Rickshaw Artist: Md Monir Hossain's struggle and triumph

With dreams of imparting the art of rickshaw painting to future generations, Monir Hossain envisions establishing a formal institution.

From streets to heritage: UNESCO recognises rickshaws and rickshaw art as intangible cultural heritage

Rickshaw art tells stories of the city's history, folklore, contemporary life, and even features the faces of our celebrated movie stars!

Dhaka Kitsch: T-shirts inspired by rickshaw art

On Monday, 26 September, 2022 Dhaka Kitsch, a charity event supporting the non-profit organisation, Thrive, was held at the Edge Gallery Gulshan. Funded by Tasneem Sinha and Mahbub Mursalin, the event exhibited a collection of T-shirts, with rickshaw art inspired designs by artist and designer, Kuhu Plamondon. Chandana R Dewan, renowned designer and partner for the initiative, was by her side every step of the way, making the event a success.

December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

How did rickshaws become our heritage?

When exactly did we start appreciating the rickshaw, to a point that we now consider it to be part of our collective identity?

December 14, 2023
December 14, 2023

Story of a Rickshaw Artist: Md Monir Hossain's struggle and triumph

With dreams of imparting the art of rickshaw painting to future generations, Monir Hossain envisions establishing a formal institution.

December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023

From streets to heritage: UNESCO recognises rickshaws and rickshaw art as intangible cultural heritage

Rickshaw art tells stories of the city's history, folklore, contemporary life, and even features the faces of our celebrated movie stars!

September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022

Dhaka Kitsch: T-shirts inspired by rickshaw art

On Monday, 26 September, 2022 Dhaka Kitsch, a charity event supporting the non-profit organisation, Thrive, was held at the Edge Gallery Gulshan. Funded by Tasneem Sinha and Mahbub Mursalin, the event exhibited a collection of T-shirts, with rickshaw art inspired designs by artist and designer, Kuhu Plamondon. Chandana R Dewan, renowned designer and partner for the initiative, was by her side every step of the way, making the event a success.

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