The Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020–21 Bangabandhu Youth Art Competition – Virtual Exhibition↗ is an international online exhibition organised by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, in association with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020–21 programme. Presented during the COVID-19 pandemic, the exhibition brought together emerging artists from OIC member states and Muslim communities worldwide through an accessible digital platform.
The exhibition features 100 selected artworks chosen from 335 submissions representing 57 countries, showcasing contemporary art, calligraphy, photography, and graphic design. Guided by the overarching theme of "Parity & Prosperity", participating artists explored subjects including Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangladesh, the COVID-19 pandemic, humanity in refugee crises, youth and technology, Islamic art, and climate change.
This virtual exhibition demonstrates how digital technology enabled international artistic exchange during a period of global travel restrictions, creating a platform where young artists could present diverse cultural perspectives to audiences across the world. Through this immersive online presentation, visitors can experience a significant milestone in contemporary art collaboration across the OIC region while exploring the creativity and aspirations of a new generation of artists.
