Art exhibition Ikrimikri begins at Alliance Francaise, Dhaka

Art exhibition Ikrimikri began at Alliance Francaise, Dhaka on Friday.

An art exhibition of Ikrimikri: A World of Picture Books has begun at Alliance Française de Dhaka. on Friday, 2 May 2025 at its La Galerie. 

Ikrimikri is a creative platform dedicated to sparking imagination and learning through picture books. With a strong focus on local languages, culture, and storytelling traditions, Ikrimikri produces beautifully illustrated books and a monthly magazine that reflect the lives, dreams, and curiosity of children in Bangladesh. The initiative has become a vibrant space for visual storytelling, education, and childhood expression.

This exhibition will feature illustrations from all the picture books published by Ikrimikri, inviting visitors to explore the artistic journey and visual storytelling behind each title. Alongside the exhibition, a series of vibrant sessions will take place from May 3 to 7, including daily storytelling and story-listening events, interactive conversations with artists and publishers, children reading their own stories , and a visual storytelling workshop. Additionally a typography workshop for older students, a hands-on book-making session for Grades 5–10 , and a concluding drama performance of Fangsang by children from the BotTola theater group on May 7.

The exhibition will be open to all till Wednesday, 7 May 2025 at Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi. 

The exhibition is open to all everyday from 3 pm to 9 pm. – Press release