Rafee Mahmud

I am Rafi Uddin Mahmud (b. 1978), self-taught painter based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. My artistic practice bridges the structural precision of architecture with the fluid expression of fine art. Although I am a lifelong passionate painter, my career as a practicing architect initially restricted my time at the canvas. The global lockdown of 2020 served as a pivotal turning point for me, allowing me to officially launch my art venture and fully rekindle my creative pursuit.My deeply evocative paintings have quickly gained critical international acclaim, earning me prestigious honors including the "Best Artwork of the Year" award from the USA-based Camelback Gallery. In 2025, my work was featured in a high-profile group exhibition in Barcelona, Spain, which subsequently led to my selection for the prestigious Ha-Ah House art residency program in Spain. Having already mounted a successful solo exhibition at a premier gallery in Dhaka, my paintings are now held in private and corporate collections spanning the USA, Canada, the Netherlands, Australia, India, and Bangladesh.

Bachelor of Architecture

solo exhibition in 2021 in Dhaka.
Group art exhibition in 2025 in Barcelona, Spain .