'From the Heart of Bangladesh' opens at Deakin's Burwood campus
Media release
Opening on Friday, August 26, at 6pm is a new exhibition at the Deakin University Burwood Library.
Called 'From the Heart of Bangladesh', the exhibition showcases the carefully curated works of Bangladeshi master artists from the personal collection of Nira and Atiq Rahman, a Bangladeshi-Australian couple.
These artworks uniquely capture the heart and soul of Bangladesh, its people and its rich culture that has spanned centuries.
With the hope of fostering a deeper conversation on how we can enhance our cultural understanding and empathy to connect better with others, this exhibition is more than just a showcase of art from Bangladesh.
It is a celebration of this year's anniversary of the 50 years of bilateral diplomatic relationship between Bangladesh and Australia, as well as the beauty of a culturally diverse community.
Opening remarks will be made by Professor Gaye Sculthorpe, Professor of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies of Deakin's School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Professor Gaye Sculthorpe has had a distinguished career in museums and cultural heritage in Australia and in the United Kingdom. She worked in Australia in local, state, and national museums and served as a Member of the National Native Title Tribunal.
Since 2013, she has been Curator and Head of the Oceania section of the Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas at the British Museum in London. She joined Deakin in August as Professor of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies.
Where: Deakin University Burwood Library Gallery (Building V, Melbourne Burwood campus)
When: Friday, August 26, 2022, 6pm-8pm. Speeches start 6.20pm
Exhibition dates: August 26 to September 30. 2022
Exhibition location: Deakin University Burwood Library Gallery (Building V, Melbourne Burwood campus) 221 Burwood Highway Burwood VIC 3125