SM Sultan's birth centenary

Shotoborshe Sultan: Nasir Ali Mamun’s poetic lens on a legend

The exhibition presents a rare visual chronicle of one of Bangladesh’s greatest treasures, Sultan, spanning from his reclusive days in his village home in Machimdia, Narail, to his later years. Photographs, letters—many never previously seen—allow viewers to step quietly into the private world of a man who preferred to live through his paintings, labour, imagination, and solitude.

Artist SM Sultan Centennial Festival 2024-25

On the 101st birth anniversary of SM Sultan, Dhaka’s Faculty of Fine Arts came alive with a vibrant festival celebrating his legacy. Though Sultan’s own paintings were absent, contemporary artists showcased works inspired by his powerful, realistic style. Organised by Charupith Art Research Institute and partners, the event included exhibitions, seminars, and film screenings, reaffirming Sultan’s lasting impact on Bangladeshi art and culture.

SM Sultan’s 101st birth anniversary celebrated with art, films and reflection

Born on August 10, 1924, in Machimdia, Narail, Sheikh Mohammed Sultan — affectionately known as SM Sultan — abandoned formal schooling early due to financial hardship. Encouraged by local zamindar Dhirendra Nath Roy, he enrolled at the Kolkata Government Art College but left in 1943 before completing his studies.

Celebrating SM Sultan's birth anniversary: The timeless legacy of a pioneering art icon

With every brushstroke, SM Sultan brought the rural landscape and the essence of nature to life, capturing their beauty with unparalleled vividness.

September 6, 2025
September 6, 2025

Shotoborshe Sultan: Nasir Ali Mamun’s poetic lens on a legend

The exhibition presents a rare visual chronicle of one of Bangladesh’s greatest treasures, Sultan, spanning from his reclusive days in his village home in Machimdia, Narail, to his later years. Photographs, letters—many never previously seen—allow viewers to step quietly into the private world of a man who preferred to live through his paintings, labour, imagination, and solitude.

August 10, 2025
August 10, 2025

Artist SM Sultan Centennial Festival 2024-25

On the 101st birth anniversary of SM Sultan, Dhaka’s Faculty of Fine Arts came alive with a vibrant festival celebrating his legacy. Though Sultan’s own paintings were absent, contemporary artists showcased works inspired by his powerful, realistic style. Organised by Charupith Art Research Institute and partners, the event included exhibitions, seminars, and film screenings, reaffirming Sultan’s lasting impact on Bangladeshi art and culture.

August 10, 2025
August 10, 2025

SM Sultan’s 101st birth anniversary celebrated with art, films and reflection

Born on August 10, 1924, in Machimdia, Narail, Sheikh Mohammed Sultan — affectionately known as SM Sultan — abandoned formal schooling early due to financial hardship. Encouraged by local zamindar Dhirendra Nath Roy, he enrolled at the Kolkata Government Art College but left in 1943 before completing his studies.

August 10, 2024
August 10, 2024

Celebrating SM Sultan's birth anniversary: The timeless legacy of a pioneering art icon

With every brushstroke, SM Sultan brought the rural landscape and the essence of nature to life, capturing their beauty with unparalleled vividness.