Renowned Bangladeshi artist Ronni Ahmmed’s art book “The Cosmic Ark” will be launched through an exclusive ceremony at Venice, Italy on May 30, during the Venice Biennale 2013. The launching will be followed by Ronni’s performance and a video show.
Curator and President of Arte Communication, Paolo de Grandis, curator, writer and art critic Prof Dr Yacouba Konaté, curator, writer and filmmaker Ebadur Rahman, artist, urban designer and chairperson of Mermaid Art Foundation Ziauddin Pablo Khan will be speaking in the occasion. Sponsored by the Mermaid Art Foundation, the launching will be held at 4pm at the Macao Museum of Art, in Arsenale, Venice.
Published by the Mermaid Art Foundation, “The Cosmic Ark” is a compilation of artist Ronni’s major works spanning over two decades. The book includes over 300 images of the artist’s work including paintings, prints, sketches, sculptures, murals and designs.
Graduating from the Institute of Fine Arts of Dhaka University, Ronni has participated in many art events in Bangladesh and abroad, including exhibitions, workshops, residencies, camps, performances and presentations.
