Bangladeshi artist Uttam Kumar Karmaker is set to be one of the featured names in the 8th edition of Lecco in Acquarello, a distinguished international watercolor exhibition to be inaugurated on 22 May 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Torre Viscontea in Lecco, Italy.
Organized under the curatorship of Mario Carzaniga, the exhibition will highlight the work of artists whose practice reflects both technical mastery and a strong personal vision. Among them, Uttam Kumar Karmaker stands out for a body of work that carries an intimate and refined dialogue between Bangladeshi cultural memory and Italian-European artistic sensitivity.
Originally from Bangladesh, Uttam Kumar Karmaker received his artistic formation at the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. His creative journey later expanded into Italy, where he studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma and continued further specialization in Macerata. This cross-cultural academic and artistic path has shaped a distinctive watercolor language in his work — lyrical, layered, emotionally resonant, and deeply human.
At this year’s exhibition, he will present around sixty watercolor paintings, offering viewers a rich visual experience rooted in both heritage and contemporary expression. His works are expected to embody not only technical finesse, but also a rare sensitivity to atmosphere, memory, and the silent poetry of place.
Participation in Lecco in Acquarello marks an important international recognition for Uttam Kumar Karmaker. It also signals the growing presence of Bangladeshi artists in significant global art platforms, where their voices contribute meaningfully to broader conversations around identity, form, and artistic exchange.
In many ways, Uttam Kumar Karmaker’s presence in Lecco is more than an exhibition appearance. It is a celebration of artistic dedication, intercultural dialogue, and the enduring power of watercolor to transcend geography. Through his work, viewers are invited to witness how art can carry roots across borders and transform personal experience into universal visual language.
The exhibition promises to be a notable moment not only for admirers of watercolor, but also for those who value art that bridges worlds with elegance, sincerity, and depth.
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