Abul Monsur is an art critic and essayist. A graduate of the Dhaka Art Institute, Monsur received his master’s in art history from Baroda, India. He taught at the University of Chittagong. Monsur served as contributor to Banglapaedia and Cultural Survey of Bangladesh published by The Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. He has written articles for art journals and monographs, catalogues, reputed journals and dailies, as well as written introductions and reviews on art and artists in various anthologies, at home and abroad. Monsur also served as a Member of the Jury in the 12th (1998) and 17th (2009) National Art Exhibition and 14th Asian Art Biennial (2010) organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.