Rickshaw painting (Bengali: রিকশাচিত্র) is a form of neo-romanticism emerging in Bangladesh. The art in question consists of oil paintings on the rear of the canvas roof of rickshaws, done by local street artists, who also paint the various landscapes, portraits and personal statements of the driver.

Purely intended for research, this archive will take you to the vibrant streets of Bangladesh. Our goal is simple – to create a database of rickshaw art that will cater to the scholars and researchers interested in studying the art and visual culture of Bangladesh.

Nov 14, 2024 · Rikshaw painting is a common form of art that depicts the history and essence of Bangladesh culture. This art form has undergone development through the transformation of painting techniques and the socio-political and cultural stories of Bangladesh through time.

Dec 13, 2021 · Traditionally made by hand by a small group of craftsmen, almost every part of a rickshaw is painted with colourful floral patterns, natural imagery, birds and animals, creative depictions of historical events, fables, national heroes, movie stars and text.

Now a day, when rickshaw moves form one place to another, it moves not only with the passenger and load, but it moves with a museum full of art. Every inch of rickshaw is well covered with paintings, tassels, tinsel and colorful plastics and collage works on hood.

Dec 8, 2023 · Dhaka's traditional colorful rickshaws are now included as part of UNESCO's "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity." The UN agency wants to preserve the art form for future generations.

Dec 10, 2023 · In a ground-breaking move, on 6 December 2023, UNESCO announced the inclusion of Bangladesh's iconic rickshaws and the vibrant rickshaw art on the Representative …

Jan 19, 2025 · Discover the vibrant world of rickshaw painting in Bangladesh, a unique and colorful art that adorns traditional rickshaws with intricate designs, cultural motifs, and storytelling scenes.

Dhaka City’s rickshaw painting is the most enthralling representation of transport art in the world. The moving rickshaws are viewed as a roving exhibition of paintings—a mobile panorama which is seen nowhere else in the world.

Oct 26, 2016 · Rickshaw art is considered ‘street art’ literally as it’s only viewable when you’re actually on the streets. In fact the best way to see it is to board a rickshaw yourself and be taken around the roads, alleyways and labyrinths of new and old Dhaka where a living, moving, changing, live art gallery surrounds you.