1. Rashid Hossain Choudhury was a Bangladeshi second generation artist, sculptor, writer and professor.
13 Facts About Rashid Choudhury
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Rashid Choudhury played a major part in the art movements and improvement in the art-related educational institutions of Bangladesh.
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Rashid Choudhury has received numerous awards and recognition for creative contribution and innovative influence.
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Rashid Choudhury was born on 1 April 1932, at Haroa, Faridpur District.
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Rashid Choudhury was born to a family of zamindars, of the Ratandiya village.
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Rashid Choudhury's education started in a primary school of his village.
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Rashid Choudhury had a common friend with Zainul Abedin and Quamrul Hassan, whose suggested that he enroll in Art College, which is known as Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka.
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Rashid Choudhury graduated the BFA examination in 1954 with first class.
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Rashid Choudhury studied under the supervision of Artist Jean Ojam'.
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Rashid Choudhury went to the USA in 1975 after being awarded the Leadership Grant by the US government.
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In 1965, they traveled to Bangladesh, where Rashid Choudhury did the bulk of his most recognized artistic work.
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Rashid Choudhury was awarded the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Award in 1980.
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Rashid Choudhury's Tapestry has recently been on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York City.