The Blue Fig
Bangladesh is a scapegoat of global warming. Climate change is reshaping the lives of millions in coastal Bangladesh, particularly around the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest. Rising sea levels, cyclones, floods, and increasing salinity are destroying livelihoods.
About Artist
Mohammad Rakibul Hasan
Mohammad Rakibul Hasan (he/him) is a Bangladeshi-born documentary filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist, whose work bridges the worlds of humanitarian storytelling and social justice. With over two decades of experience, Hasan’s practice spans documentary filmmaking, humanitarian photojournalism, and environmental advocacy. He has achieved several international recognition through powerful narratives that bring attention to critical human rights, social development, political, and climate issues. Hasan collaborates to create impactful visual narratives that have gained international recognition, particularly through his co-directed films with Fabeha Monir (she/her). Hasan's academic journey is as rich as his professional one. He holds a One-Year Certificate in Creative Practices from the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York, a BA (Honors) and Postgraduate Certificate in Photography from Falmouth University, an Undergraduate Certificate in Art History and Philosophy from Oxford University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Photojournalism from Ateneo de Manila University, and a Film and Video Production degree from the University of Sydney. His commitment to visual storytelling has garnered international awards such as the Lucie Award, One World Media Awards, Human Rights Press Award, Allard Photography Prize, PX3 Prix de la Photographie, and more. His recent films, The Taste of Honey and Forget-Me-Not, have received notable acclaim. The Taste of Honey, which chronicles the life of a Sundarbans honey collector facing climate change, won the Best Short Film Award at the 2024 IFA-Indie Film Awards, Social Impact Award at the 2024 Activists Without Borders United Kingdom and was officially selected at the Earth In Focus Singapore Nature Film Festival, Africa International Human Rights Film Festival, and Bangkok Movie Awards. Forget-Me-Not was similarly celebrated, winning Best Women’s Short Film at the Thilsri International Film Festival and screened at the 11th Goa Short Film Festival and Athvikvaruni International Film Festival. In his work with NGOs and agencies like WaterAid, UN Women, and the British Red Cross, Hasan has crafted over fifty documentary films and numerous photographic reportage and photo essays, reflecting his dedication to amplifying marginalized voices. His artistry continues to inspire global audiences, and he is proudly represented by °CLAIR Galerie in Switzerland.
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