The title “Ten Shades” is a summarized expression of the core concept at the heart of this exhibition. It symbolizes diversity, multiplicity, and the distinct individuality of each artist. The ten participating artists come from varied social, cultural, and psychological backgrounds. Their thoughts, experiences, and artistic practices are different in nature—but it is precisely this diversity that makes their works unique and powerful. The convergence of these diverse perspectives has given rise to a vibrant yet delicately structured artistic framework, where each artist’s voice enters into a profound dialogue with the others.

       

Overall, the name “Ten Shades” represents not a single color, but rather an inward and outward artistic journey composed of multiple hues, emotions, intentions, and positions.

       

The exhibition features a wide range of works—abstractions, calligraphy, explorations of the human body in relation to nature, reflections on the passage of time, and more. Artist Sazzadur Rahman Shihan is drawn to abstraction. In his paintings, the disruption and construction of color merge with the subject to spark a kind of revolution of perception. Artist Sheikh Humaira Asfaq is fascinated by the beauty of letters and language. Skilled in crafting words through calligraphic forms, her work prominently features Arabic scripts rendered in a contemporary style. Artist Protyasha Mahmud is inspired by folk traditions. Through bold colors and fluid lines, she reinterprets folk motifs in a modern light, blending heritage with creativity in her visual expressions.

Alliance Française de Dhaka, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and Théâtre en tête present “Songs of Hawkers” A Comedy in Three Parts

TEXT AND DIRECTION – Zazie Hayoun

       

‘Songs of Hawkers’ is a comedic endeavor to highlight the livelihood of the hawkers on the street. They play an essential role in bringing back the humanity to the city. In the chaotic ensemble of city life, the hawkers make life easier for many people with their variety of products and prices cheaper than any supermarket shops. In this theatrical presentation combined with music, dance and puppets, the actors use the technique of Grand Guignol, which is a French form of theatre from the 19th Century. 

‘Songs of Hawkers’ tells three stories of hawkers that follow different characters easily recognizable from everyday reality –

The Secret

The Thief Rewarded and

The Competition

With hints of characters from the different hawkers around us, ‘Songs of Hawkers’ intends to pay a tribute to the street walkers, whose relentless chants bring poetry to our daily life.

Alliance Française de Dhaka presents Songs of Hawkers, a vibrant comedy in three parts, capturing the humor, rhythm, and resilience of street vendors through music, movement, and puppetry.

Production Team:

       

🥇 🪑 Text and Director: Zazie Hayoun

🥈 Assistant: Prajna T. Rubayyat

🥉 Second Assistant: Farjana Akter

🎼 Music for Choreography: Rahul Ananda

💃 Choreography: Farhad A. Shamim

🪆Props Making: Tanji Kun

Actors:

       

🎭 Imam Hossain	🎭 M S Rana
🎭 P K Fazal	🎭 Suraiya T. Mou

 

• 📅 Date: August 08 and 09 (To be confirmed) 
• ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes
• 📍 Venue: Experimental Theater Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, 143/3 Segunbagicha, Ramna, Bangladesh
• ⏰ Showtime: 6:30 PM
• 🗨️ Language: Bangla with some English mixed in

    🎟️ Open to all first-come, first-served      

Don’t miss this lively and laughter-filled theatrical experience! 😃🎶

   

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