Tag Archives: Shahidul Alam

Bird show at NID campus

I don’t get distracted easily, but the spectacular air show in the skies above the football field at the NID campus in Ahmedabad, India, made portfolio reviews difficult. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this clip on full screen.

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Not for art’s sake

Abstract of keynote presentation given at National University of Taiwan 8th January 2012. Taipei Subscribe to ShahidulNews One of the videos presented. A compilation from several videos on major protests in 2011 Long before CSR had become a buzzword and … Continue reading

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The Best Photo Books of 2011

Subscribe to ShahidulNews The list is in: our 50 favorites of the year, spanning fine art, photojournalism, culture and more By Jack Crager and Lindsay Comstock on December 1, 2011 Our 50 Favorite Books of 2011 In this always-on age … Continue reading

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BANGLADESH PHOTOBOOK READER PRIZE

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Shahidul Alam’s ‘My Journey as a Witness’: book excerpt and giveaway Posted on December 21, 2011 A retrospective publication dedicated to the work of renowned Bangladeshi photojournalist and social activist Shahidul Alam has been published by Skira. We … Continue reading

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BBC Bangla anniversary debate

Subscribe to ShahidulNews BBC Bangla anniversary debate on Channel i focuses on freedom of information Date: 21.12.2011Last updated: 21.12.2011 at 15.01Category: World Service Bangladesh’s rapidly changing media scene will be in the focus of the special BBC Bangla programme to be broadcast … Continue reading

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Shahidul Alam in conversation with Ranjit Hoskote at Goa LitFest

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday 20th December Goa Literary Festival My Journey as a Witness Shahidul Alam in conversation with Ranjit Hoskote Goa Arts and Literary Festival Dec 17-21 2011-11-25 The 2nd Goa Arts and Literary Festival is meant … Continue reading

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Bangladeshi photojournalist Shahidul Alam’s first UK retrospective – picture feast

From Art Radar Journal BANGLADESH PHOTOGRAPHY LONDON GALLERY SHOW The first UK retrospective of works by internationally renowned Bangladeshi photographer and social activist Shahidul Alam is on at London’s Wilmotte Gallery until December 2011. Art Radar brings you a selection of … Continue reading

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Win a copy of “My Journey as a Witness”

Subscribe to ShahidulNews Bangladeshi photojournalist Shahidul Alam’s first UK retrospective – picture feast Posted on December 7, 2011 BANGLADESH PHOTOGRAPHY LONDON GALLERY SHOW The first UK retrospective of works by internationally renowned Bangladeshi photographer and social activist Shahidul Alam is on … Continue reading

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My journey as a witness on National Geographic website

Subscribe to ShahidulNews National Geographic Events Shahidul Alam – My Journey as a Witness My Journey as a Witness Shahidul Alam Beautifully illustrated, My Journey as a Witness, is the first publication of over two decades of Shahidul Alam’s photography. This inspiring … Continue reading

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