Drik Gallery is one of Bangladesh’s most cherished independent spaces for photography, visual art, and public dialogue. Inaugurated in Dhaka in August 1993 to host Bangladesh’s first World Press Photo exhibition - widely recognised as the first World Press Photo presentation in Asia, the gallery emerged from an urgent belief that powerful images deserve to be seen, discussed, and remembered.
Since then, Drik Gallery has grown into a vibrant cultural home for photographers, artists, storytellers, and communities, using visual expression to spark conversation, nurture creative voices, and bring meaningful social stories into the public sphere, reportedly while parts of the space were still unfinished.
Currently situated in the capital's DrikPath Bhobon in Panthapath, It has 1,640 square feet of floor area, and 160 running feet of permanent wall space. The Gallary and Event Management department offers the following exhibition-production and event-support services:
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Curating, exhibition design, installation, and set-up
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Fine-art and photographic printing
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Photo framing
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Panel-board hire for outdoor exhibitions
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Video projection facilities
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Digitisation services
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Poster, brochure, invitation-card, banner, and backdrop production
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Social-media outreach and promotional support
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Merchandising
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Photography and video documentation
Its archived service list also includes press-event arrangements, press-kit preparation, seating and public-address support, refreshments, event projection equipment, and internet livestreaming.