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Shamim Sikder
শামীম শিকদার
Born1953 (1953)
Died (aged 70)
OccupationSculptor
RelativesSiraj Sikder (brother)

Shamim Sikder (1953 – 21 March 2023) was a Bangladeshi sculptor.[1] She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2000 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2]

Education and career

Sikder enrolled at the Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts at the age of 15.[3] In 1976, she moved to Sir John Cass School of Art in London.

Sikder served as a faculty member at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka during 1980–2001.[4]

Works

In 1974, Sikder built a sculpture in Dhaka Central Jail to commemorate Father of the Nation.

Death

Sikder died on 21 March 2023, at the age of 70.[7]

Awards

References

  1. ^ "Death threat for Bangladesh sculptor". BBC. June 30, 1999. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Shamim Sikdar". Bengal Foundation. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  3. ^ "Profile of Shamim Sikder". Arts Thread. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Takir Hussain (December 13, 2013). "Sculptures themed on the Liberation War". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  5. ^ M H Haider (September 4, 2012). "mirrors of DOGMA". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  6. ^ Palash Podder (February 5, 2004). "An emblem of liberation". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  7. ^ "Sculptor Shamim Sikder dies". New Age. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2023.