{"id":6579,"date":"2025-10-25T10:21:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T10:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hernet.news\/?p=6579"},"modified":"2025-10-25T10:21:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T10:21:20","slug":"art-for-peace-camp-at-embassy-of-the-holy-see-showcases-bangladeshi-talent-and-cultural-diplomacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hernet.news\/?p=6579","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Art for Peace\u2019 Camp at Embassy of the Holy See Showcases Bangladeshi Talent and Cultural Diplomacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HerNet Fine Arts organized an \u201cArt for Peace\u201d live-painting camp at the Embassy of the Holy See in Dhaka, hosted by <strong>H.E. Archbishop Kevin S. Randall<\/strong>, Ambassador of the Holy See. <strong>Ms Paola Belfour<\/strong>, spouse of the Italian Ambassador and an accomplished Ikebana artist, attended as the special guest, sharing insights on the meditative discipline of floral art and its dialogue with painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The camp brought together a distinguished lineup of Bangladeshi artists: <strong>Al-Akhir Sarker, Jahangir Hossain, Laila Sharmeen, Manashi Banik, Najib Tareque, Nawaz Ahmed, Rasel Rana, Ratnashwar Sutradhwar, Sadek Ahmed, Sanjib Das Apu, Shahin Sobhona Suravi, Soikat Hossain, Swapna Virginia Cruze, Umme Habiba Sumi,<\/strong> and <strong>Zannat Keya<\/strong>. Throughout the day, artists created new works on site, exchanged techniques, and engaged guests, diplomats, and young art enthusiasts in open conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking as convener, <strong>Alisha Pradhan<\/strong>, Chief Curator of HerNet Fine Arts, said the camp\u2019s significance lies in \u201cbuilding a bridge between creativity and diplomacy.\u201d She noted, \u201cArt carries moral courage\u2014it softens differences, restores dignity, and gives communities a shared language of peace. Our goal is to open embassies, museums, and universities to Bangladeshi artists, expand artist residencies, and ensure fair exposure for women and emerging creators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Host <strong>Archbishop Kevin S. Randall<\/strong> welcomed the artists and emphasized the Holy See\u2019s long tradition of engaging the arts to advance harmony. \u201cArt is a language of peace that all can understand,\u201d he said. \u201cBy gathering painters and patrons in fellowship, we affirm the dignity of every person and the hope that beauty inspires.\u201d Special guest <strong>Paola Belfour<\/strong> added that Ikebana\u2019s balance of line, space, and silence mirrors the quest for harmony that underpins both interfaith friendship and artistic collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizers highlighted the event\u2019s broader impact: strengthening <strong>cultural diplomacy<\/strong>, fostering <strong>interfaith and intercultural dialogue<\/strong>, creating <strong>market and exhibition pathways<\/strong> for Bangladeshi artists, and mentoring youth through hands-on exposure to professional practice. The works produced at the camp will inform future embassy showcases and community outreach under the <strong>HerNet Fine Arts<\/strong> \u201cArt for Peace\u201d series, which aims to <strong>foster the arts and bridge the world for Bangladeshi artists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HerNet Fine Arts organized an \u201cArt for Peace\u201d live-painting camp at the Embassy of the Holy See in Dhaka, hosted by H.E. Archbishop Kevin S. Randall, Ambassador of the Holy See. 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