Bengal Shilpalay recently shared the results of the S M Sultan Art Conservation Project, a research-driven effort aimed at safeguarding the creations of one of Bangladesh’s most renowned contemporary artists.
Led by Bengal Foundation and backed by the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), the project concentrated on researching and conserving S M Sultan’s artworks. It involved studying art history to create sustainable restoration methods in line with Sultan’s unique artistic principles.
An essential aspect of the project was providing training to up-and-coming Bangladeshi art conservators to enhance local preservation capabilities.
The conservation discoveries were officially unveiled at the Sultan Art Conservation Studio by Bengal Foundation representatives, including Chair Abul Khair, Director General and Trustee Luva Nahid Choudhury, and Director Ataur Rahman.
US Ambassador Christensen paid a visit to the location to receive an overview of the successfully concluded project. Subsequently, he toured the Quamrul Hassan Exhibition Hall to view selected pieces from the Bengal Foundation Collection and explored Bengal Boi to gain insights into the foundation’s publishing, music, and crafts ventures.
