Dhaka’s Gallery Chitrak is hosting artist Azwad Ahmed’s first solo exhibition, titled ‘Radiant Shadows of Solitude,’ curated by art critic and curator Nisar Hossain. The exhibition, inaugurated on Thursday, features a thoughtful collection of Ahmed’s selected works exploring themes of silence, solitude, and introspection. The event was inaugurated by eminent artist Professor Emeritus Rafiqun Nabi, with art critic Professor Moinuddin Khaled presiding and Professor Mohammad Yunus and Javed Jalil attending as special guests.

During the opening, Professor Rafiqun Nabi praised Ahmed’s quiet dedication and urged him to share his art more widely, emphasizing that art should engage the public. Professor Mohammad Yunus commended the emotional depth and narrative richness of Ahmed’s paintings, noting their dynamic and contemplative qualities. Critics described the exhibition as a subtle yet powerful reflection on human emotion and perception.

Open daily from December 18 to 24, 2025, the exhibition invites viewers to interpret meaning through attentive observation rather than direct representation, marking a significant step in Ahmed’s artistic journey.