Exhibition 1

Zainul Gallery
Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka
January 31 – February 14, 2019

The opening exhibition of D’Lab 2019 at Zainul Gallery featured a curated reflection on the Dhaka Live Art Biennale 2017. This show was thoughtfully designed and curated by artist Shah Rubel, who transformed the remnants and documentation of the previous edition into an immersive spatial experience. Using images, materials, and especially colors from the participating artists’ works, the exhibition reimagined color not just as surface but as installation, object, and interactive medium. Through this transformation, color became a portal to another dimension—both visual and conceptual—inviting viewers to reflect on the evolving temporality and performativity of live art practices.