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The Circle × Art Dhaka · Exhibition 2026

Make a mess, make some more

The Circle × Art Dhaka

Somewhere inside you, there’s something you’ve always been drawn to. A sketchbook, a brush, a colour, a story you want to tell. At The Circle, we believe that urge is your calling.

The Circle × Art Dhaka is one place where art finds its many forms through exploration. Meet the artists, experience their work, and become a living part of it.

Inspired by co-creation, three renowned artists have reimagined The Circle’s world as a stunning mural in the Experience Zone. But the art doesn’t stop at the wall. Join the interactive game and discover how it feels to create, not just observe.

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The artwork wall

Six new works made for Find Your Calling, hung side by side. Tap or click a frame to see the whole work up close.

Illustration in red, blue and purple: Tikoil's painted houses, Chandranath hill, a musician playing on a river boat, a paraglider and a surfer — The Never Ordinary MapVisualized by Mahbubur Rahman RudroIt began with a question: where does the Never Ordinary live? The Circle asked people across the country to answer, and fifteen places came back: villages where every house is a work of art, songs rising from rivers, hills climbed for self-discovery, and people defying gravity on land and water. Together they formed the Never Ordinary Map, proof that the extraordinary was out there all along, waiting to be discovered.

Illustration: a water tank turned into a giant microphone and a bench into piano keys, with a guitarist, a singer and a cheering crowd — Passion StudioReimagined by Thirtha DasFinding the Never Ordinary was only the beginning. It needed a place to come alive. The Circle transformed familiar spaces into Passion Studios, reimagining everyday objects as unexpected sources of inspiration. Water tanks became giant microphones, benches became piano keys, reminding people that inspiration to unleash their passion can be found anywhere. These spaces then evolved into launchpads for local talents to step forward and find their stage.

Illustration: a kayaker in a sun hat paddling down a map of the river from the Teesta, with fellow travellers and a tent along the way — Teesta Teknaf Kayak ExpeditionVisualized by Mahbubur Rahman RudroWhat if the only boundary is your mind? Intiaz Mahmud set out to cross Bangladesh by kayak, from Teesta to Teknaf, against the currents and his own limits. His journey was never about the distance. It was a call to reconnect with our rivers and inspire people to see them differently. The Circle joined his journey to turn that ambition into reality. Wave after wave, he left his mark, proving that passion can move people beyond boundaries.

Illustration: a rock band on stage lifting a trophy under the words Find Your Calling, with a crowd cheering below — The Cage x The CircleEnvisioned by Tahmid IslamSome hear the world as it is. Others are driven to discover what it could become. That pursuit of passion became The Cage, co-created with The Circle to inspire a new generation of musical talent from across the country. More than competition, it became a platform for passionate musicians to follow their calling, push beyond their limits and find their place in the world of music. Because every passion deserves the chance to be heard.

Illustration: a band playing in the hills, friends walking arm in arm, a horse rider and a dirt biker, and friends spraying Never Ordinary on a wall — The Circle AnthemEnvisioned by Tahmid IslamInspired by the fearless words of Kazi Nazrul Islam, The Circle joined forces with Rafa and Rocksalt to reawaken a timeless spirit. The Circle Anthem is for those who refuse to be contained, ordinary or still. A call to rise like the storm, move without limits and LEAVE YOUR MARK

Illustration of the Baishakh celebration: bunting and kites, a karaoke zone, a hand painting an ektara and folk dancers — Never Ordinary BaishakhReimagined by Thirtha DasEvery Baishakh is a chance to begin again. The Circle and Arka brought a Never Ordinary spirit to the celebration, inviting people to reimagine familiar traditions in their own way. By putting their own spin on the sights, sounds and experiences of Baishakh, everyone became part of something uniquely personal. A celebration where tradition met self-expression, creativity knew no bounds and everyone had a chance to leave their mark

The makers

Mahbubur Rahman RudroThe master of monochrome who tells entire stories in silhouette and shadow
Thirtha DasThe pop art showman who turns music into bold, vintage-poster magic
Tahmid IslamThe visionary who gives Bengal’s heritage a cinematic heartbeat and makes art leap off the wall