Artists, curators and organisers said that the late renowned artist Hamiduzzaman Khan inspired many young and emerging artists to pursue creative careers.
They also said that Hamiduzzaman Khan created many modern sculptures for public places, pursued studio-based practice and communicated regularly with modern architects.
They made the remarks at a commemorative programme on Hamiduzzaman Khan organised by Dhaka University sculpture department at the Osman Jamal Auditorium of the university.
The event was moderated by A A M Kaoser Hassan, a teacher of the department, and chaired by the chairman of the department, Nasimul Khabir.
Bengal Foundation director general Luva Nahid Choudhury, fine arts faculty dean Md Azharul Islam Sheikh, artists Abdul Mannan, Lala Rukh Selim, Nasima
Haque Mitu, Nasim Ahmed Nadvi, and widow of Hamiduzzaman, Ivy Zaman, among others, spoke at the event.
Lala Rukh Selim said that as an artist and teacher, Hamiduzzaman Khan inspired many, and he worked for the development of his faculty and the art practice of the country.
Md Azharul Islam Sheikh said that Hamiduzzaman Khan regularly participated in workshops, art camps and exhibitions throughout his life.
鈥楬e inspired a lot of young and emerging artists. He was a modern artist who regularly worked with contemporary architects,鈥� said Azharul Islam.
Luva Nahid Choudhury said that Hamiduzzaman Khan was a well organised artist when it came to his exhibitions and art projects.
鈥楬e made many sculptures for public places. He was well-versed in architecture,鈥� she said.
Nasimul Khabir said that the sculpture department will organise programmes to celebrate the memory of Hamiduzzaman Khan, including seminars, awards and collections.
Hamiduzzaman Khan was born on March 16, 1946, at Shohosram village near Gochihata in Katiadi under Kishoreganj district.
He was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 2006 and received a fellowship from Bangla Academy in 2023.
He died on July 20.