Icarus is going to host a multidimensional art showcase named “Beacons 2.0” from July 24 to 28 at the Drik Gallery, Dhanmondi in the capital, says a press release. The event will comprise of a unique exhibit of art and illustration, with light-and-shadow art and a gigantic comic/manga showcase with original artwork by young Bangladeshi artists.
The special guests of the multidimensional art showcase will be Syed Marghub Murshed, Retired Secretary & Chairman, BTRC, Ahsan Habib, Chief Editor, Unmad, Masaki Saito, Second Cultural Secretary, Embassy of Japan, and Mashuk Helal of Prothom Alo.  
The showcase will feature original art on character/plot making, graphic novel corner by Navid F. Rahman, 3D art, graffiti, on-the-spot sketching by “We Draw Stuff”, artwork by young talents as gifts/ souvenirs for visitors.
The objectives of the multidimensional art showcase are to create a platform for young story-makers/ comic book artists/ manga artists to materialize their imaginations/visions, using traditional media (pen, pencil and paper), digital media, etc, also to encourage Bangladeshi artists to create new, unique stories and characters for people to associate with and remember.