Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- Dhaka has long hosted art exhibitions at various venues and these initiatives have long been part of Dhaka's cultural landscape. The inaugural Art Dhaka, however, has brought a new dimension to the city's art scene.

Art lovers are not only buying tickets to enter the event but are also purchasing artworks, an emerging trend that has drawn attention. UNB takes a closer look at the initiative through the perspectives of its four co-founders, four curators and the architect behind the fair.

Held at Aloki from November 6 to 10, Art Dhaka, an Art Fair & Cultural Platform has brought together more than 135 artists through curated exhibitions, installations, printmaking and interactive spaces. Its organisers describe it as an...