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+ - Entry no.: V1 CC23 1994 AC19 000 Y 006 Title: Doya Maya (rough translation: Forgiveness and Compassion) Artist: S. Samsu Year of creation: Unknown Photographer: Kevin Bubriski Copyright info: All rights reserved by Aramco Americas Date Photo Taken: 1994 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Resolution info: 3072x2048 Source: AramcoWorld Notes: Used as the cover of seatback upholstery; based on a Bangaldeshi film titled Doya Maya; the man on the left is Ilias Kanchan; the woman on the left is Diti; three different background probably suggesting different emotions for the each figure/character Subjects: Film, Man, Woman, Love, Romance, Drama, Building, Earrings, Saree Bibliographical Reference/s: Kirkpatrick, Joanna and Kevin Bubriski. “Transports of Delight: Ricksha Art Of Bangladesh.” Aramco World 45, no. 1 (1994): 32-35. Previous Next

Inward, but only to be outward -- Rickshaw Art Archive is finally ready, perhaps to reach its full potential. Thanks to contributors from all around the world, the archive has now over 100 items, among which the earliest dates back to the 1960s. Explore

+ - Entry no.: V1 CC30 2020 AC0 000 Y 001 Title: Untitled Artist: Anonymous Year of creation: Unknown Photographer: Nazmul Alam Badhon Copyright info: All rights reserved by Nazmul Alam Badhon Date Photo Taken: 2020 Location: Old Dhaka, Bangladesh Resolution info: 2048x1406 Source: The photographer's personal collection Notes: Painted on the wooden base of the passenger seat Subjects: Eye Bibliographical Reference/s: N/A Previous Next

+ - Entry no.: V1 CC24 2017 AC0 000 Y 001 Title: Mother's Blessing Artist: Anonymous Year of creation: Unknown Photographer: Dave Stamboulis Copyright info: All rights reserved by Dave Stamboulis Date Photo Taken: July 13, 2017 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Resolution info: N/A Source: http://www.davestamboulis.com/ Notes: Digitally printed on a metal backboard and attached to the back of a rickshaw; the peacock is photoshopped from another source Subjects: Village, Rural, House, Bird, Peacock, Duck, Water, Tree Bibliographical Reference/s: N/A Previous Next

+ - Entry no.: V1 CC7 2010 AC0 000 Y 001 Title: Untitled Artist: Anonymous Year of creation: Unknown Photographer: taylorandayumi Copyright info: Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0); https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ Date Photo Taken: June 6, 2010 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Resolution info: 3264x2448 Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/taylorandayumi/4804752083/in/album-72157624404052551/ Notes: Inspired from Bangladeshi film; the background on the right side of woman in the middle has a mosque like figure; on top of the backboard, it reads "আল্লাহ ভরসা" (Allah is trustworthy); on both sides, on the heart-shaped frames, it reads "mother"; Subjects: Film, Gun, Woman, Man, Action, Earring, Flower, Love, Mosque, Bird, Religion Bibliographical Reference/s: N/A Previous Next

+ - Entry no.: V1 CC13 2011 AC0 000 N 001 Title: Untitled Artist: Anonymous Year of creation: Unknown Photographer: Audrey Scott & Daniel Noll Copyright info: All Rights Reserved by Audrey Scott & Daniel Noll, Uncornered Market (https://uncorneredmarket.com ) Date Photo Taken: March 29, 2011 Location: Rajshahi, Bangladesh Resolution info: 768×1024 Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/uncorneredmarket/5571184005/ ; This photo is used in this archive with permission taken from the photographers Notes: Painted on the metal back of the rickshaw; contour used to distinguish the face and hands from the reflective surface Subjects: Woman, Flower, Saree, Jewelry, Earring, Necklace, Gold, Ring, Bangle, Applique Bibliographical Reference/s: N/A Previous Next

+ - Entry no.: V1 CC26 2014 AC0 000 N 002 Title: Untitled Artist: Anonymous Year of creation: Unknown Photographer: Onu Tareq Copyright info: All rights reserved by Onu Tareq Date Photo Taken: November 8, 2014 Location: Rajshahi, Bangladesh Resolution info: N/A Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10154784103820497&set=a.10150411323665497 Notes: Painted on the metal back of an electric rickshaw Subjects: Bird, World, Globe, Tree Bibliographical Reference/s: N/A Previous Next

+ - Entry no.: V1 CC8 2009 AC9 000 Y 002 Title: Untitled Artist: Raju Year of creation: Unknown Photographer: Jessica Mudditt Copyright info: All Rights Reserved by Jessica Mudditt, Freelance journalist and writer (https://jessicamudditt.com/) Date Photo Taken: October 29, 2009 Location: Sreemangal, Sylhet, Bangladesh Resolution info: 3072x2048 Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicamudditt/4092602019/ ; This photo is used in this archive with the photographer's permission Notes: Painted on the wooden back of the rickshaw; the yellowish tint is giving it a nostalgic touch; different textures/designs are used in the hats and the clothes; possibly inspired from a film; ownership information is also written on the work prominently. Subjects: Hat, Man, Woman, Sunglass, Film Bibliographical Reference/s: N/A Previous Next

+ - Entry no.: V1 CC35 2020 AC39 2020 Y 003 Title: মায়ের দোয়া (Blessings of Mother) Artist: Tunnu Year of creation: 2020 Photographer: Md. Touhidul Islam Copyright info: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0); https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/; Please contact us if the website does not allow downloading of the image. Date Photo Taken: September 25, 2020 Location: Saidpur Bazar, Saidpur, Nilphamari, Rangpur Resolution info: 2780x1375 Source: The photographer's personal collection Notes: Painted on a metal backboard and attached to the back of a rickshaw Subjects: Boat, Village, Landscape, Water, River, House, Trees, Bird, Cloud Bibliographical Reference/s: N/A Previous Next

+ - Entry no.: V1 CC2 2014 AC0 000 Y 654 Title: Untitled Artist: Anonymous Year of creation: Unknown Photographer: Adam Jones Copyright info: Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0); https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Date Photo Taken: February 28, 2014 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Resolution info: 2736x3648 Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/adam_jones/12831375333/ Notes: Probably printed digitally from an existing painting; attached as the seat cover; the girl on the left is quite similar to Bangladeshi film actress Shabnur; photos of female celebrities are attached on the base of the seat; ducks/geese painted in white on blue surface of the hood is also noticeable; inspired by a Bangladeshi film; two actresses, wearing heavy colorful eye makeups and earrings, are probably signifying the love triangle centered around the male figure Subjects: Love, Film ,Flower, Gun, Masculinity, Bird Bibliographical Reference/s: N/A Previous Next

+ - Entry no.: V1 CC35 2020 AC0 000 Y 001 Title: Untitled Artist: Unknown Year of creation: Unknown Photographer: Md. Touhidul Islam Copyright info: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0); https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/; Please contact us if the website does not allow downloading of the image. Date Photo Taken: September 25, 2020 Location: Saidpur Bazar, Saidpur, Nilphamari, Rangpur Resolution info: 3901x2686 Source: The photographer's personal collection Notes: Painted on the metal back of a rickshaw Subjects: House, Rural, Boat, Landscape, Tree, Flower, Water, Sunset Bibliographical Reference/s: N/A Previous Next

Rickshaws: Art and Industry ​ Special thanks to Tom Learmonth for such rare access to this exhibition ​ Date: 1987-8 Venue: Touring exhibition in the UK. Presented by: Rickshaw Exhibition Committee Design and Production: Tom Learmonth Photography: Tom Learmonth and Shah Ahmed Sadeque (Mithu) Text: Robert Gallagher and Dan Jones Funding: War on Want, Christian Aid, Tollemache Trust, and Hilden Trust ​ Installation Shots © Tom Learmonth © Tom Learmonth Tricycle for kids © Tom Learmonth © Tom Learmonth 1/19 Exhibits Rickshaw; manufactured in Bangladesh and reassembled by cyclists in London © Tom Learmonth Rickshaw; manufactured in Bangladesh and reassembled by cyclists in London © Tom Learmonth Rickshaw; manufactured in Bangladesh and reassembled by cyclists in London © Tom Learmonth Rickshaw; manufactured in Bangladesh and reassembled by cyclists in London © Tom Learmonth 1/12 Artist: Manik © Tom Learmonth Gypsy Sardar (leader); Artist: Md. Gofur (probably) © Tom Learmonth Artist: Ahmed © Tom Learmonth Artist: Manik © Tom Learmonth 1/54 Painted seat cover © Tom Learmonth Painted seat cover; Artist: Ahmed; Year of creation: 1983 © Tom Learmonth Painted seat cover; Artist: Masud © Tom Learmonth Painted seat cover © Tom Learmonth 1/7 Decorative object for rickshaw © Tom Learmonth Decorative object for rickshaw © Tom Learmonth Part of the rickshaw hood © Tom Learmonth Decorative object for rickshaw © Tom Learmonth 1/20 A pair of sandal worn by a unknown rickshaw puller © Tom Learmonth Tools of rickshaw mechanics © Tom Learmonth Rickshaw registration plate © Tom Learmonth A pair of sandal worn by a unknown rickshaw puller © Tom Learmonth 1/5 Movie poster; Artwork by Shilpi; Year: 1984 © Tom Learmonth Movie poster © Tom Learmonth Painted kula © Tom Learmonth Movie poster; Artwork by Shilpi; Year: 1984 © Tom Learmonth 1/5 Exhibition Texts and Study Pack Exhibition Plan and Proposal Exhibition Credit Warner, Rachel, Dan Jones, Barbara Joseph, Jayne Spittle, John Wallett, Tom Learmonth, and Shah Ahmed Sadeque. Rickshaws: Art & Industry . Basement Project/Young World Books, 1989. Go back