Mangalorean Artist Santhosh Andrade Selected For The 19th Asian Art Biennale in Bangladesh

Mangalorean artist Santhosh Andrade has been selected for the prestigious 19th Asian Art Biennale, which is being held at the National Art Gallery in Dhaka in Bangladesh from December 8, 2022, to January 7, 2023.

The 19th edition of Asia’s largest art extravaganza was originally scheduled for 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is organised by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy under the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

Santhosh Andrade was one of a handful of artists from India to be nominated. His selected work, titled ‘Urban Extravagance Amidst Bountiful Landscapes’ (60″x72″ acrylic on canvas), is presently on display at the exhibition, which concludes on January 7. Santhosh Andrade attended the inauguration ceremony wearing a traditional South Indian costume of a white dhoti and shawl.