Monirul Islam

Monirul Islam

📍 Dhaka-Bangladesh

Monirul Islam, a Bangladeshi-Spanish artist born in Chandpur in 1943, Bangladesh, is internationally renowned for his lyrical abstraction and pioneering etching techniques. Based in Madrid since the early 1970s

Achievements

  • Ekushey Padak, Government of Bangladesh (1999)
  • Cross of Officer of the Order of Queen Isabella, Spain (2010)
  • Commander, Spanish Order of Civil Merit (2018)
  • Numerous international accolades for graphic arts and printmaking excellence
• BFA – Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka
• Postgraduate studies in Mural Painting and Etching – Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, Madrid
• Over 70 solo exhibitions held worldwide including in Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, New York, London, Tokyo, and Dhaka
• Participant in major international art events and biennales across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
• Featured in prestigious collections and permanent displays in museums and institutions in Spain, Bangladesh, and beyond
Monirul Islam

Monirul Islam, a Bangladeshi-Spanish artist born in Chandpur in 1943, Bangladesh, is internationally renowned for his lyrical abstraction and pioneering etching techniques. Based in Madrid since the early 1970s

News

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Artworks

The Milky Way

Tk 500,000

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Past Works

Former faculty member at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka; actively engaged in international teaching, mentorship, and art development initiatives.

Books

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