This review of the Dhaka Art Summit appeared in frieze: Rana Begum, No. 473 (detail), 2013–14, handwoven baskets and string, dimensions variable Until recently, due to the absence of any kind of contemporary art infrastructure, the capital of Bangladesh was hardly recognized as an art world destination. But, owing to the efforts of the Samdani Art Foundation, which was set up in 2011 by Dhaka-based collectors Nadia and Rajeeb Samdani, it is fast becoming one. Despite being modelled on the India Art Fair in Delhi – with its gallery booths, solo art projects and speakers’ forum – the biannual Dhaka … Continue reading Dhaka Art Summit