Avi Shankar Ain

Bangladesh

Recognition

SHAHEED SHAHNEWAZ MEMORIAL AWARD
MEDIA BEST Award in Pen & Ink. 2005, Faculty of Fine Art
MEDIA BEST Award in Pencil

Born on February 8, 1982, Ain earned his Bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka before furthering his education in painting under a master at Visva Bharati University in Santiniketan, India. Captivated by the varied landscapes of the nation, artist Avi Shankar Ain embarked on a journey to explore and study the enchanting beauty of nature, seeking inspiration for his artwork. Ain's travels led him to the southwestern region of Bangladesh, where he encountered the Sundarbans and its rich wildlife, particularly the spotted deer. Utilizing acrylic media, Ain expressed his artistic passion for the exquisite forest, offering viewers a distinct perspective on the Sundarbans.

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2009 - 2011 M.F.A PAINTING, Kala Bhavana, Visva - Bharati University, Santiniketan, India.
2001 - 2005 Held in 2008 B.F.A PAINTING, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

MANGROVE PORTAL, La Galerie, Fri, Jul 07 to Wed, Jul 19, 2017 Alliance Française de Dhaka, Bangladesh.
SERENE DREAM AND REALITY, La Galerie, Tue, Dec 18 to Mon, Dec 31,2012 Alliance Française de Dhaka, Bangladesh.

PARTICIPATION IN MAJOR EXHIBITIONS

Art During COVID 19, The Pandemic. A collection of Art around the globe, Organized by POSITIVE ENERGY ART In collaboration with Rebel Art Space, Thailand Charcoal Foundation – Bongora.
Rhythm of Monsoon, 13-24 September, 2019, Gallery Shilpangan.
“Summer Idyll” June 27 – July 17, 2019, Agora Gallery, New York, USA.
Participated in the 23rd National Art Exhibition 2019, Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Celebrating Mother Language In The Light of Art, National Art Gallery, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2019.
Affordable Art Fair 17- 19 November, 2017, Singapore.
“Safarnama” Diary of an Artist, Asian Art Platform, River Valley Road, Singapore 2016.
Society for Promotion of Bangladesh Art (SPBA) Gallery Exhibition, 2015 works by 25 established and emerging artists in Bangladesh.
Art Exhibition, Shilpoprobha Anniversary Celebration 2015, Featuring works by nineteen established and emerging Bangladesh artists at The Westin Hotel Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by SPBA.
Young & Emerging Artist’s Painting Exhibition at the Japanese Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2015.
OPEN 17, International Exhibition of Sculptures and Installations, San Servolo Island, Venice, Italy 2014. Organized by PGD Arte Communications.
KAHAL Group Art Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan 2014.
Participated in the Dhaka Art Summit 2012.
Participated in the 18th Young Artists' Art Exhibition 2012, Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Kala Bhavana Annual Art Exhibition 2010, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India.
BANGLAR APAR OPAR CHOBI MELA, Art Camp & Exhibition 2009. Organized by Taj Bengal Kolkata,India.
“PERCEPTION”Fine Art Exhibition 2009, Zainul Gallery,Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka.
Participated in the 16th young Artist's Art Exhibition 2008, Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Participated in the 17th National Art Exhibition 2007, Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka Bangladesh.
Young Artist Art Exhibition 2006, at Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, Organized by, Bangladesh Artist Welfare organization.
Participated in the 15th Young Artists' Art Exhibition 2004, Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Dhaka, Bangladesh.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

MANGROVE PORTAL, La Galerie, Fri, Jul 07 to Wed, Jul 19, 2017 Alliance Française de Dhaka, Bangladesh.
SERENE DREAM AND REALITY, La Galerie, Tue, Dec 18 to Mon, Dec 31,2012 Alliance Française de Dhaka, Bangladesh.

PARTICIPATION IN MAJOR EXHIBITIONS

Art During COVID 19, The Pandemic. A collection of Art around the globe, Organized by POSITIVE ENERGY ART In collaboration with Rebel Art Space, Thailand Charcoal Foundation – Bongora.
Rhythm of Monsoon, 13-24 September, 2019, Gallery Shilpangan.
“Summer Idyll” June 27 – July 17, 2019, Agora Gallery, New York, USA.
Participated in the 23rd National Art Exhibition 2019, Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Celebrating Mother Language In The Light of Art, National Art Gallery, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2019.
Affordable Art Fair 17- 19 November, 2017, Singapore.
“Safarnama” Diary of an Artist, Asian Art Platform, River Valley Road, Singapore 2016.
Society for Promotion of Bangladesh Art (SPBA) Gallery Exhibition, 2015 works by 25 established and emerging artists in Bangladesh.
Art Exhibition, Shilpoprobha Anniversary Celebration 2015, Featuring works by nineteen established and emerging Bangladesh artists at The Westin Hotel Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by SPBA.
Young & Emerging Artist’s Painting Exhibition at the Japanese Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2015.
OPEN 17, International Exhibition of Sculptures and Installations, San Servolo Island, Venice, Italy 2014. Organized by PGD Arte Communications.
KAHAL Group Art Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan 2014.
Participated in the Dhaka Art Summit 2012.
Participated in the 18th Young Artists' Art Exhibition 2012, Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Kala Bhavana Annual Art Exhibition 2010, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India.
BANGLAR APAR OPAR CHOBI MELA, Art Camp & Exhibition 2009. Organized by Taj Bengal Kolkata,India.
“PERCEPTION”Fine Art Exhibition 2009, Zainul Gallery,Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka.
Participated in the 16th young Artist's Art Exhibition 2008, Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Participated in the 17th National Art Exhibition 2007, Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka Bangladesh.
Young Artist Art Exhibition 2006, at Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, Organized by, Bangladesh Artist Welfare organization.
Participated in the 15th Young Artists' Art Exhibition 2004, Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Dhaka, Bangladesh.