A compelling visual exhibition titled “প্রকাশিতব্য বৈষম্যবিরোধী গ্রাফিতি সমূহ নিয়ে ফটো অ্যালবাম এর এক ঝলক” (A Glimpse into the Upcoming Photo Album on Anti-Discrimination Graffiti) captivated attendees at the Brac Presents 1st S.N. Bose National Science Festival 2025, offering an authentic, youth-driven perspective on the ongoing struggle against discrimination in Bangladesh. Curated by the Institute of Informatics and Development (IID), the exhibition showcased a curated collection of street graffiti from the 2024 anti-discrimination movement, transforming public protest into a powerful visual narrative advocating social change.
The displayed artworks, sourced from both urban and rural walls nationwide, conveyed diverse stories of injustice, identity, resistance, and hope. These graffiti pieces, soon to be compiled in IID’s forthcoming photo album “Lest We Forget – Stories on the Wall,” serve not only as a historical record of a significant youth-led movement but also as an advocacy tool to advance Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI).
Through vivid imagery and potent symbolism, the exhibition revealed how young artists responded to real-life experiences of inequality and marginalization. By bringing the powerful visuals into the setting of a national science festival, IID bridged youth activism with civic engagement, demonstrating how creative protest can inspire long-term policy reflection and cultural transformation.
Far beyond an art display, the exhibit functioned as a call to action—reminding viewers that social accountability must embrace both emotional truth and lived realities. It emphasized how youth, particularly those outside traditional power structures, are reshaping public discourse through artistic expression.
The upcoming album, “Lest We Forget,” will document these powerful images alongside the voices of the youth artists behind them, preserving the visual legacy of the anti-discrimination movement and providing communities with a vital resource for reflection and reform. Available in both digital and print formats, the album is designed as an educational and advocacy tool that amplifies the demand for a more inclusive, just, and equitable Bangladesh.
Through this exhibition, IID reaffirmed its commitment to centering youth voices, promoting GESI principles, and harnessing storytelling as a catalyst for social change. Though the walls may have been painted, their message endures—calling for a Bangladesh where every voice is heard and every wall speaks.