Dhaka: A week-long exhibition titled “A Shared Condition,” marking the first solo showcase of artist Mubtasim Alvee, will open at Alliance Fran§aise de Dhaka on May 8. Curated by artist Mustafa Zaman, the exhibition is set to open at 6:00 pm on Friday at Alliance Fran§aise de Dhaka in Dhanmondi, and will continue until May 16, remaining open daily from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Dhaka-based multidisciplinary artist, animator, and activist Mubtasim Alvee is currently pursuing an MFA in Painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Dhaka. His artistic practice explores abstraction, perception, and process through open-ended visual forms that reflect personal and collective experiences. Alvee is also the founder of Syllabaad Collective and the Charukola Animation Society, both aimed at encouraging collaborative learning and interdisciplinary artistic exchange.
Organisers state that “A Shared Condition” examines the intersection between personal and collective psychological experiences. Inspired by the concept of pareidolia, the exhibition allows figures and forms to emerge organically from abstraction, reflecting memory, emotion, and shifting identities. The exhibition also addresses how historical, political, and cultural forces shape the psyche within a post-colonial context. The works portray fragmented and fluid identities, highlighting continuous transformation and uncertainty.
Featuring around 100 artworks created between 2024 and 2026, the exhibition includes works in acrylic, spray paint, pastel, printmaking, and digital media. Alongside the artworks, the programme will include panel discussions, workshops, interactive audio-visual installations, film screenings, musical events, and theatre performances.
The event is supported by several organisations, including Bhabachakra, Syllabaad Collective, Charukola Animation Society, Dhaka Comics, Cartoon People, Tickify, Elaka Studios Ltd., Footprint Film Production, Siliconinja, and Street Spirits.