'I Want to Leave Something for When I Am Not Here' | MD Tokon

In this episode of Timestamp, we explore the creative world of MD Tokon, a Bangladesh-born painter whose abstract, lyrical works reflect a deep dialogue between East and West. From his early years studying Fine Arts in Dhaka to his immersive training at the Art Students League of New York and a BA in Communication Design from CUNY, Tokon embodies a rich artistic evolution. His solo exhibitions span across continents, including Light | Dark | Space at Bengal Art Lounge (2015), New Paintings in Chicago (2014), and more in New York (2012), Connecticut (2013), and Dhaka (2008–2012). His work is defined by layered color fields, emotional luminosity, and poetic abstraction—earning him respected collection representation at places like the Bengal Foundation, EDGE (Dhaka), Trimper Gallery (Greenwich), and Bonhams Auction House (London) --- Read the full story here: https://timestamp-art.com/md-tokon/ --- About Md Tokon Official Website: https://mdtokon.com Education: BFA in Fine Arts (Dhaka University), BA in Communication Design (CUNY) Training: Art Students League of New York under masters like Ronnie Landfield Exhibitions: Solo & group shows across Dhaka, New York, Chicago, and more Collections: Bengal Foundation, EDGE Dhaka, Trimper Gallery, Bonhams London --- Timestamp celebrates the voices of artists, collectors, and creative pioneers through short, compelling interviews. Our mission is to foster arts education by spotlighting creators like Md Tokon, revealing the universal connections that art builds across cultures and generations. --- Subscribe & Engage If Md Tokon’s work moved you, please: 1. Like this video 2. Comment below—what’s your favorite moment or insight? 3. Subscribe for more voices that fuel creativity and connection — Want to support Timestamp? Donate here! https://buymeacoffee.com/mgmttimestz — Timestamp Interviews with the art world. Website: https://timestamp-art.com/ Instagram:   / time____stamp   TikTok:   / time____stamp   Learn more: https://beacons.ai/time____stamp Listen to Timestamp interviews on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/76yZVdQ... — Help support Timestamp (we're an Amazon Associate) when you buy art supplies with our affiliate links (we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you): Shop for Canvas: https://amzn.to/4nG9q1I Shop for Paint: https://amzn.to/47UVtsh Shop for Brushes: https://amzn.to/4nJQJdQ — #timestamp #mdtokon #artistinterview