Bangladeshi artist wins international award

Dhaka Tribune
UNB
June 12th, 2021

Fawaz Rob’s painting 'Long Walk Home' UNB

The dehumanization of Muslim communities across the world is the tragedy of our time, says the artist

Bangladeshi artist Fawaz Rob’s art work on the plight of Myanmar’s displaced citizens, Rohingyas, has been voted the best entry among all participants at the PenhArt International exhibition.

Jurors and audience voted his art "Long Walk Home" to be the best among 80 participants from all over the world, including France, Japan, the USA, and the UK.

“I’m very delighted to receive this international award. An artist has the responsibility to stand up against the evil of his era,” said Fawaz Rob.

Myanmar pro-democracy artists vow: 'We will win'

RTE

Jackie Fox

Sunday, 30 May 2021

The Hunger Games' three-fingered salute has become one of the major symbols for the pro-democracy movement since the coup

On 1 June, it will be four months since a military coup overthrew Myanmar's elected government.

Tens years of democratic reforms have been upended and bloody attempts to silence opposition have shocked the world.

Those on the front line attempting to stand up to the regime are trying to delicately navigate through a new life of protest and safety.