Bishwajit Goswami

Bishwajit Goswami (; born 1981) is a Bangladeshi contemporary artist and educator. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Drawing and Painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. He is a co-founder of the Brihatta Art Foundation, a research-based, artist-run platform focused on community development and artistic mentorship. His work has been featured in international platforms including the Venice Biennale, Dhaka Art Summit, Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh, Beijing International Art Biennale, and Setouchi Triennale.

Early life and education Bishwajit Goswami was born in 1981 in Netrakona District, Bangladesh. He grew up in Mohanganj, near the Netrakona-Sunamganj border, where he was influenced by the natural landscape of the region.

Career Goswami serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Drawing and Painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka.

He is a co-founder of the Brihatta Art Foundation.

Goswami has represented Bangladesh at major international forums. In 2019, he participated in the 58th Venice Biennale as part of the Bangladesh Pavilion ("Thirst") at Palazzo Zenobio. His international exhibitions include the 5th Beijing International Art Biennale (2012) in China, the Setouchi Triennale (2013) in Japan, and the Kunming Art Biennale.

Artistic practice Goswami works across painting, installation, sculpture, and performance. His practice explores themes of identity, humanity, homeland, and ecology.

In June 2026, Goswami's installation "Baithak" (2025), constructed from leather scraps and Murta plant strips, was presented by the Brihatta Art Foundation at the inaugural Conductor Art Fair at Powerhouse Arts in Brooklyn, New York.

Selected exhibitions Solo exhibitions

In Motion (2015), Bengal Art Lounge, Dhaka, Bangladesh Aesthete (2025), Alliance Française de Dhaka Conductor Art Fair, Brooklyn, New York (2026)

Awards and grants

Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Award, Canada (2009, 2011) Honourable Mention Award, 16th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh (2014) 18th Young Artist Award, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (2012) 19th National Award "Bengal Foundation Award" (2011) Berger Young Painters Award (2007, 2008, 2009)