The 1st solo painting exhibition of artist Manjurul Shibly titled An Untimely Story — ‘Ashomoyer Golpo — has begun at La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka.

The inauguration of the exhibition was held on 2 December 2016.

Anisuzzaman, Emeritus Professor of Dhaka University, was present at the event as the chief guest. Theatre activist and media personality Aly Zaker attended  the programme as the special guest.

An Untimely Story

Time is very scattered, constantly muddled with confusion and chaos and whatnot. One can hardly blame the time for any misfortune he or she may encounter as time runs on its own and listens to no one. Not so long ago that the phenomenon of technology came along and many became distracted by it. Shibly’s exhibition is for those people who got confused by that distraction and sought a kind of respite.

Technology is continuously providing newer facilities and services, but only by ensconcing balance between technology and the spirit of human life, time can become something worthwhile to journey. And, that is the story Shibly wants to tell.

The exhibition will be open to all until December 10 at La Galerie from Mondays to Thursdays (3:00pm to 9:00pm), Friday and Saturday (9:00am to 12:00 noon and 5:00pm to 8:00pm), except for Sundays.