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+ - Entry no.: V1 CC17 2000s AC0 000 N 009 Title: Untitled Artist: Anonymous Year of creation: Unknown Photographer: Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt and David J Williams Copyright info: All Rights Reserved by Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt, David J Williams, and Mapin Publishing Date Photo Taken: c. 2000s Location: Unspecified location, Bangladesh (Presumably Dhaka) Resolution info: N/A Source: http://www.kuntalalahiri-dutt.org/rickhaw-art-of-bangladesh/ ; Lahiri-Dutt, Kuntala, and David J Williams. Moving Pictures: Rickshaw art of Bangladesh. Ahmedabad, India: Mapin Publishing, 2010.; This photo is used in this archive with permission taken from Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt Notes: Painted on a metal backboard and attached on the back of a rickshaw; probably a royal bengal tiger; the background is referring to a dense forest Subjects: Jungle, Forest, Tiger, Animal, Trees Bibliographical Reference/s: Lahiri-Dutt, Kuntala, and David J Williams. Moving Pictures: Rickshaw art of Bangladesh. Ahmedabad, India: Mapin Publishing, 2010. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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

+ - 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

+ - 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 CC23 1994 AC19 1992 Y 005 Title: Dil (Heart) Artist: S. Samsu Year of creation: 1992 Photographer: Kevin Bubriski Copyright info: All rights reserved by Aramco Americas Date Photo Taken: 1994 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Resolution info: 3072x2048 Source: AramcoWorld Notes: Based on a Bangladeshi film titled Dil; the romantic duo on the right is the portrayal Shabnaz and Nayem; used as the cover of seatback upholstery Subjects: Film, Man, Woman, Love, Romance, Earrings 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