Monirul Islam: Poet of Lines and LightBorn in 1943, Monirul Islam has carved a distinct place in contemporary art through his lyrical use of line, space, and colour. Over time, he developed what critics now call the "Monirul Islam Style"—a language of layered textures, delicate lines, and poetic abstraction that bridges East and West. Monirul Islam’s artworkHis works exude a spiritual calm, evoking rivers, landscapes, and subtle memories of Bengal while dialoguing with international avant-garde traditions. Murtaja Baseer: The Renaissance MindBorn in 1932 to the contemporary scholar and litterateur Dr Muhammad Shahidullah, a contemporary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Murtaja Baseer embodied a rare polymathic genius. Parallel journeys, shared legacyMonirul Islam and Murtaja Baseer | Photo: Courtesy of Zahangir AlomAlthough Monirul Islam and Murtaja Baseer never belonged to the same circle in terms of style or period, both artists symbolise Bangladesh's cultural dignity on the world stage.
