Journal

Journal

Essays and notes on the work, the music and the retrospective.

Ahmed Newaz: The Painter of Nostalgia

A profile of Ahmed Newaz — the memory, longing and feeling that shape five decades of painting and music.

At the Origins of a Sound: Ahmed Newaz and the Souls Years

Before he was known as a painter, Ahmed Newaz helped found Souls, one of Bangladesh's most beloved bands.

Echoes of Creation: Five Decades Gathered in One Hall

Ahmed Newaz's first full retrospective opens in Dhaka, 29 July – 2 August 2026 — painting, music, archive, fashion and cultural evenings.