Zainul Abedin

Bangladeshi painter and academic

Zainul Abedin - Bangladeshi painter and academic
Born

December 29th, 1914
110 years ago

Died

May 28th, 1976
48 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Bangladesh

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Born in 1914, an influential painter and academic contributed significantly to the art scene in Bangladesh. Studied at the Government Art College in Kolkata and played a pivotal role in the establishment of the East Pakistan Arts Council. His work primarily focused on the plight of the rural poor, using mediums such as ink and watercolor to depict their struggles and everyday lives. Abedin's paintings reflect themes of social justice and national identity, particularly during the tumultuous period of the Bengal famine and the liberation war. He served as the first principal of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka, cultivating a new generation of artists.

Founded the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka

Created the iconic 'Famine Series' highlighting the 1943 Bengal Famine

Pioneered modern art in Bangladesh

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