Pakistan art Organization: 2012

Friday 30 November 2012

Abstract Art Show at Koel Art Gallery

Abstract art uses a visual language of form or colour to create a composition which may exists with a degree of independence from visual references. Artwork which takes liberties, altering for instance colour and form in ways that are conspicuous, could be said to be partially abstract. Total

Thursday 29 November 2012

Pakistan Cultural Photo Exhibition at National Art Gallery

In pursuance of its objective to promote tourism in the country, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) in collaboration with Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) showcased a photo exhibition at the National Art Gallery, here on Wednesday.

A collection of around 100 photographs

Solo Exhibition of Intriguing Miniature Paintings by Asif Ahmed

Cloaked in traditional iconography with a modern contemporary metaphor, a solo exhibition of intriguing miniature paintings by Asif Ahmed opens at Tanzara today (Thursday), with the curatorial skills of art critic Aasim Akhtar as powerfully evident as Asif’s own profile as a contemporary

Wednesday 28 November 2012

The City Never Sleeps, Exhibition Running

Perhaps the heading could be taken by many to be a pun on the 1962 Hollywood hit, “Satan never sleeps”, and to some extent it could be justified because the exhibition running currently at the VM Art Gallery, under the above theme, also documents the many satanic happenings going on alongside

NDU delegates visit National Art Gallery

Delegates of the National Defence University visited the National Art Gallery (NAG). The delegates were comprised foreigner and local members briefed about the Pakistani art and artists. The members of delegation took keen interest in the Pakistani art and appreciated the theme and display.

Tuesday 27 November 2012

Showcasing Calligraphy and Architecture

The proximity of homes inside Lahore’s Walled City combines with the Badshahi Mosque’s domes and minarets and the vastness of the Lahore Fort on a 24 by 24 inch oil on canvas piece at the Ejaz Art Gallery.

The piece is part of a series of 17 paintings by Abdul Quddus Arif, an artist based in

Urban Dissident & Other Works by Asma Arshad mahmood

Urban Dissident
Other Works
by
Asma Arshad mahmood
(Artist from Bangladesh)
on Thursday 29 November 2012 at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 9 December 2012
Timings from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Grandeur Art Gallery
15-C Main Zamzama Boulevard PhaseV, DHA,
Karachi -

Bend in the Scapes at Satrang Gallery

Bend in the Scapes
Group Exhibition
by
Ivan Joern
Mughees Riaz
Hanif Shahzad
Ali Abbas
Raja Najam-ul-Hassan
Abid Khan
Ajab Khan
Mishaal Rinch
on Wednesday 28 November 2012 at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 8 January 2013
Chief Guest
H. E. Lars-Hjalmar

The City Never Sleeps at VM Art Gallery

The City Never Sleeps
Exhibition of Artworks
by
Hamza Ali
Sahar Ghanchi
Aaiza Alam
Shayaan Meer
Sara Najum
Yamna Maqbool
Abro Khuda Bukhsh
on Tuesday 27 November 2012 at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 12 December 2012
Sunday Closed | Daily 11:00 am to 7:00

Monday 26 November 2012

Street Art Competition

Lahore is the city of fountains. Well, that’s what history says. Except traffic, walls purged with advertisements of Bengali Babas and ‘Peshab karna manna hai,’ there are not many pleasant sight views to behold down the pedestrian paths. A gradual but substantial process of making the Lahore

Saturday 24 November 2012

Humanitarian diplomacy key to promote Indo-Pak lasting peace

People to people contact and humanitarian diplomacy among Pakistan and India is a key for a lasting peace in the region.

This was stated during the India Pakistan Soldiers Initiative (IPSI) for peace delegation visit to Pakistan Red Crescent Society National Headquarters here on Friday.

The

Friday 23 November 2012

Paintings Exhibition at Ejaz Art Gallery

A painting exhibition by AQ Arif and Mussarat Arif kicked off at Ejaz Art Gallery on Thursday. A large number of art-lovers were present on the occasion. Almost 35 paintings are on display with beautiful colour strokes which try to give a variation in calligraphy by using designs of Sindhi Ajrak

Textile Designers Show Artistic Skills at KSA

Karachi School of Arts (KSA) organised an exhibition of four textile designers entitled ‘Interlaced Structures’, featuring textile installations in pieces of art, here at KSA Gallery the other day.

Artists, who participated in the exhibition, are Bilal Mehmood Khan, Asma Faraz, Kanchan

Landscapes Art Exhibition at Lahore Museum

An exhibition titled Landscapes, Cityscapes and Related Conceptual Paintings opened at the contemporary art gallery of the Lahore Museum on Thursday. The exhibition portrays rustic Punjab and contemporary Lahore.

As many as 74 landscape paintings by 33 artists, contemporary and old, will remain

Calligraphy Exhibition ‘IQRA’ at Heritage Museum, at Lok Virsa

In connection with the holy month of Muharram-ul-Haram, Lok Virsa, in collaboration with Salim A Khan, a Pakistani national residing in Canada, is holding a calligraphy exhibition titled ‘Iqra’ from November 22-28.

The opening ceremony of the exhibition was held at the Pakistan National

Exhibition of rare manuscripts at National Museum

An exhibition of rare manuscripts with reference to the holy month of Muharram organised by the culture department of the Sindh government opened at the National Museum of Pakistan on Thursday.

The display comprises a variety of unique manuscripts, both in verse and prose, related to the tragic

Thursday 22 November 2012

Group Show Unbruised at Drawing Room Art Gallery

“There is great energy working with two other women. Artists cannot work alone. We interact with one another. We talk, fight, argue and work. It is the process of working,” said Maria Khan whose group show, Unbruised, opened at the Drawing Room Art Gallery on November 20.

The show includes

Landscapes Exhibition at Lahore Museum

The College of Art and Design of University of the Punjab is organising a landscapes’ exhibition at the Contemporary Painting Gallery of Lahore Museum. Being curated Dr Rahat Naveed Masud and Dr Barbara Schmitz, the display will comprise cityscapes and related conceptual paintings. The 40-day

Monday 19 November 2012

Art Therapy Workshop

An Art Therapy Workshop was organised for teachers mainly focusing on introduction to art therapy, overcoming child shyness, study of colours and study of children’s drawings here on Sunday.

According to a press release, Samina Jamshed conducted the workshop on Sunday for more than 70 teachers

Film Fest concluded this weekend at National Art Gallery

The weeklong Kurosawa Film Fest concluded this weekend at the National Art Gallery (NAG) with the screening of ‘On a Wonderful Sunday’. The film festival was organised by the Japanese Embassy, Japan Foundation and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) to celebrate the 60th

Photography Exhibition by Agha Feroz

A professional photographer, Agha Feroz, who clicked photos of ZA Bhutto with his spy camera during the Ziaul Haq regime, will exhibit around 4,000 historical pictures of four generations of the Bhutto family since 1910 to 2010. The exhibition will be inaugurated at Nairang Gallery, on the Jail

Beautiful Group Exhibition titled “Winter Horizon”

The Fine Art Pakistan Gallery (FAP) has organized a beautiful group exhibition titled “Winter Horizon” comprising work by four contemporary artists Mohammad Ali Bhatti, Moazzam Ali, Maqbool Ahmed and Chitra Pritam recently at FAP Gallery.
The group shows with a concept of welcoming the breezy

Saturday 17 November 2012

Damon Kowarsky Overview at Alhamra Art Gallery

The Australian High Commission, in collaboration with National College of Arts, will arrange an exhibition of collaborative prints and drawings by renowned artists Muhammed Atif Khan and Damon Kowarsky at Alhamra Art Gallery from 19 November 5 to 8 pm.

Kowarsky, well travelled in Europe, Middle

Aisa Bhi Hai Pakistan Photo Exhibition

The Unique Pakistan (UP), a group of Karachi-based youngsters, has come together with an aim to change perceptions and to explore positive bits and pieces about Pakistan at national and international level.

In this regard, the UP organised its 2nd annual photo exhibition entitled ‘Aisa Bhi Hai

Unique Techniques of Floral Arrangements

Experts of floral arts participated in an interesting monthly meeting of the Floral Arts Society of Pakistan (FASP) on Friday, demonstrating unique ways of decorating accessories with plants and flowers.

FASP members as well as a number of guests participated in the meeting with great

Exhibition of Paintings by Three Female Artists at Nomad Gallery

An exhibition of paintings by three female artists, namely Salma, Shireen and Samina, opens at Nomad Gallery here today (Saturday) The exhibition, titled Wandering Souls, will continue till November 24. The exhibition will be followed by Raza Naeem delivering a lecture on ‘Dear Uncle Sam, With

Friday 16 November 2012

Pakistani artist Jimmy Engineer Paintings Exhibition Begins in Colombo

Noted Pakistani artist Jimmy Engineer is currently paying another goodwill visit to Sri Lanka to promote soft, moderate, progressive image of the country through his art.

According to a message received here from Sri Lanka, an exhibition of selected paintings of Jimmy Engineer is being held

Foundation Stone of New block at Karachi Arts Council

The new block at the Arts Council will help not only the country’s emerging talent but also fine tune the talent of established artists, said Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad while unveiling the plaque to mark the beginning of the construction of a new six-storey building at the council on

Tuesday 13 November 2012

Exhibition Dedicated to Malala at Ocean Art Gallery

A photography exhibition dedicated to Malala Yousafzai from Swat is being held at Ocean Art Gallery here at 6pm on Tuesday.

“My exhibition is dedicated to Malala and to each and every girl in Pakistan who is deprived of the capabilities for achieving a quality of life she truly deserves,”

Spirit of Budo an exhibition history of Japan’s martial arts at NAG

The ‘Spirit of Budo’, an exhibition focusing on the history of Japan’s martial arts, opened at the National Art Gallery (NAG) here on Monday. Organised by the Embassy of Japan in collaboration with the Japan Foundation and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, the exhibition was

Monday 12 November 2012

Sounds from two continents mesmerize audience at Pakistan National Council of the Arts

Musicians from Pakistan and Poland mesmerized the audience of twincities here late Saturday at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) with their melodies in a live concert \"Poland-Pakistan; Sounds from Two Continent\".
The event was jointly organized by The Embassy of Republic of Poland in

Sunday 11 November 2012

Taste of traditional American music

On an otherwise quiet Sunday night, young Islamabadis who decided to come to the National Art Gallery’s auditorium were treated to traditional American music courtesy the US State Department.

And even though the all-women country band Della Mae were able to entertain the crowd with their blend

Holy exhibition: Islamia University Bahawalpur IUB, Turkish bodies display rare collection

BAHAWALPUR: Objects that were owned by the holy Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) and other religious figures were exhibited at the Islamia University Bahawalpur on Saturday.

The exhibition was organised by the Sacred Trust, Turkey, and inaugurated by Harun Koken, the chairman of Turkey Rumi

Pakistani artists exhibition display at Royaat Art Gallery

LAHORE: Rural landscapes and indigenous trees and birds were prominent at an exhibition on Saturday of the best works ever to go on display at Royaat Art Gallery.

Forty one pieces by 24 Pakistani artists, including renowned maestros and rising stars, were on display at the Best of Royaat

Saturday 10 November 2012

Book A Carrot is a Carrot by Zia Mohyeddin

Eminent intellectual and writer Zia Mohyeddin’s book “A Carrot is a Carrot: Memories and Reflection” was launched here on Friday.

Keynote speaker Khaled Ahmad talked about various aspects of the book and also regaled the audience with some excerpts.

“Reading his book ‘A Carrot is a

Friday 9 November 2012

Unique Exhibition of Sadeqain’s Artworks

THE Ejaz Arty Gallery is hosting a unique exhibition of Sadeqain’s artworks at M.M.Alam Road at 6:00pm today.

The mega event, which is perhaps a very grand happening in the world of art since the works of Sadequain, has been seldom displayed in the large number at a public platform for the

Tuesday 6 November 2012

Pal Bhar ko Amar, Pal Bhar Main Dhuaan by Anwar Saeed

Pal Bhar ko Amar, Pal Bhar Main Dhuaan
Exhibition of Painting in Acrylic
by
Anwar Saeed
on Tuesday 6 November 2012 at 5:30 pm jto 8:30 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 14 November 2012
Chawkandi Art
105,Marine Point, DCI Kehkashan, Block-9

Friday 2 November 2012

Variable Viewpoint at Drawing Studio

Variable Viewpoint
Painting Exhibition
by
Beenish Usman
Kausar Iqbal
Muhammad Awais
on Friday 9 November, 2012 at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 17 November, 2012
Drawing Studio
23/28 Sikandar Malhi Road Gulberg II,
Lahore - Pakistan
Change-able view points on a

Daughters of Walled city at Nairang Art Gallery

Daughters of Walled city
Paintings Exhibition
by
Afshan Ijaz
Noshi Ijaz
on Sunday 4 November, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Syed Babar Ali
Chairman Babar Ali Foundation
will be inaugurating the exhibition
Nairang Galleries
101- Habitat Flat, Jail Road,
Lahore -

Book on post-colonial state in Indo-Pakistan launched at T2F

A book titled ‘Genealogy of the Post-Colonial State in India and Pakistan’ by Tariq Amin-Khan was launched at T2F on Thursday evening.

The author is associate professor in the department of politics and public administration at Ryerson University, Toronto.

Talking about the genesis of the

"Darvazey" Exhibition of Paintings at Koel Gallery

They say, there are things known and things unknown and in between are the doors of perception. There is a semblance of truth to it. Doors are a potent symbol of things that can either be explored or chanced upon or never discovered.

Artist Saqib Mughal, who now resides in the US, has used the

Thursday 1 November 2012

Bestseller "Fifty Shades of Grey" will hit Japanese bookshelves

Its publisher hoped Tuesday to repeat the breathless success it has enjoyed around the world.
The novel, which features a sado-masochistic sexual relationship between a young college graduate and a billionaire tycoon, is expected to be a particular hit among Japanese housewives, the publisher

"Darvazey" Exhibition of Paintings by Saqib Mughal

Darvazey
Exhibition of Paintings
by
Saqib Mughal
on Thursday 1st November, 2012 at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 13 November, 2012
Koel Gallery
F-42/2 Block 4

Exhibition Reminiscence of a Journey at Nomad Gallery

A new display at the Nomad Art Gallery forces visitors to look twice at a painting.

Especially, the black and white intricate and stylised impressions, which have the power to attract.

As many as 30 paintings hung side-by-side, reflecting the artist’s creative prowess.

The exhibition

Series of weekly conversations in Sudh Budh at Kuch Khaas

Musharraf Ali Farooqi

The selling point for Musharraf Ali Farooqi’s book in a conversation on Wednesday night was that it is not commercial.

Farooqi is one “unique Pakistani writer in English whose style and subject matter is not influenced by the imperatives of the market,”

Tuesday 30 October 2012

Mehwish Waheed showcases her creative work at RAC

Mehwish Waheed showcased her creative art at the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC). Mehwish explored different mediums like ceramics, pottery, mirror, jute, net stockings to work on and created wall-hangings and colourful pottery to adorn the house interiors.

Talking to ‘The News,’ Mahwish said

Workshop on Islamic Ornamentation

The National Art Gallery of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has arranged a workshop on Islamic ornamentation here from November 12 to 19.

Expert of calligraphy and ornamentation Abdul Razzaq Razi will conduct the workshop for students, amateur artists and art lovers.

Through

Bangladeshi artists highlight art scene

As many as nine Bangladeshi artists have displayed a large collection of their artwork featuring rich traditions of art in Bangladesh here at Tanzara gallery.

The artists includec Abdus Shakoor Shah, Jamal Ahmed, Kuhu Plamondon, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Ranjit Das, Rabeka Sultana, Rafiqul Islam,

Friday 26 October 2012

Population Dynamics in Muslim Countries Book Launched

Experts on population and economy termed extensive investment in education a key to sustainable economic development in Pakistan as they spoke at an event organised to launch the book titled ‘Population Dynamics in Muslim Countries - Assembling the Jigsaw.’
The Population Council, a premier

Thursday 25 October 2012

Fashion Exhibition 2012 at National Art Gallery

Pakistan Institute of Fashion And Design Thesis (PIFDT) Exhibition 2012 started here on Thursday at National Art Gallery (NAG) presenting a number of fabrics of latest design and prints.

The exhibition was organised in collaboration with Pakistan National Council of Arts for the fashion lover of

Deemak Exhibition of Three Artists Works at KSA gallery

No artist can remain detached from the negative socio-cultural trends that nibble at society’s soul. Whether they express their concern through their art is another debate altogether. While the last dozen (or so) years have been particularly turbulent for Pakistani society, the country’s

Photo Exhibition on Indian Forces’ Atrocities on Innocent People of Held Kashmir

As many as 80 pictures depicting Indian forces’ atrocities on innocent people of Indian Held Kashmir have been put on display at an exhibition at Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) here on Wednesday.

The exhibition is a series of the programmes organised in connection with 27 October 2012 the day

Life Size Displays of Baluchitherium and Blue Whale at Pakistan Museum of Natural History

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Mir Changez Khan Jamali inaugurated the life size displays of Baluchitherium (the largest mammal on earth) and Blue Whale at Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH).

The ceremony was organised by Pakistan Museum of Natural History

Wednesday 24 October 2012

Celebrating Renaissance of Paper Cut as Art at Rohtas Gallery

Celebrating the renaissance of cut paper as an artistic medium, Rohtas Gallery exhibits works of Nadia Batool Hussain, Sophiya Khwaja, and Rabeya Jalil in an exhibition titled ‘Papercuts’ opening on Tuesday.

The group of three artists presents their unique creative expertise

Bangladeshi Artist's Show at Tanzara Gallery

For the last two decades, by virtue of their creative genius, Bangladeshi artists have strengthened their footings more than ever before in the international art arena. In order to offer a glimpse of the unique styles, lyrical themes, and interesting mediums being used by these artists, Tanzara has

Haseena Moin showered with accolades at Karachi Arts Council

The country’s top playwright and a name synonymous with television, Haseena Moin, was showered with tributes in all their profusion at the Arts Council on Tuesday evening.

The programme titled, “An evening with Haseena Moin”, was meant to celebrate the life and achievements of

5,000 Pakistani Women to be Trained in Handicrafts in South Punjab

“As many as 5,000 women from Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan and Lodhran districts will be trained in dress making and handicrafts under a project undertaken by Trust for History Arts and Architecture of Pakistan (THAAP),” Project Manager Susan K Solmback said on Monday.

She was

Tuesday 23 October 2012

Colours of Desert by Asad Faruki

Thirty-six paintings of Cholistani women with a touch of post-modernism opened for display at the Ejaz Gallery on Monday.

Titled Colours of Desert, the exhibition speaks of multiple influences on artist Asif Faruki.

In some pieces Faruki has incorporated Sheikh Saadi’s famous quote Kasbe

Contemporary art: Christie’s specialists scout talent

“So, so impressed,” is the verdict on Karachi’s art scene from Deepanjana D. Klein at Christie’s, the art business known for conducting some of the world’s most well-known auctions of art, jewellery and antiques.

Klein, the head of sales for Christie’s Modern and Contemporary Indian

Monday 22 October 2012

Portraiture an Exhibition at Art Chowk

They say appearances can be deceptive. When it comes to artists, they make sure that they or those who they look up to come across as people that are not easy to size up. There’s a reason for it. Artists see the universe in an uncommon way. For them the process of self-discovery as well as the

Sunday 21 October 2012

62-year-old A guard’s love for Makli Tombs

Although he is illiterate, 62-year-old Noor Mohammed’s knowledge about the ancient Makli Hills graveyard is unparalleled as he is the one who briefs visitors on the history of the ancient tombs. Appointed as the security guard by former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Noor also doubles as the

Saturday 20 October 2012

Nature, culture captured on lens at Alhamra Art Gallery

PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition of Nadeem Khawar titled ‘Vision of Paradise’ is truly a most appropriate title for the photographic narration of the breath-taking beauty of Pakistan by this brilliant lens man.

The exhibition which was inaugurated by renowned writer, intellectual, master of

Book Zia Ilm-o-Paikar-e-Wafa launched at Rawalpindi Arts Council

The Rawalpindi Arts Council arranged a function for the launching of Farzana Janan’s book titled Zia Ilm-o-Paikar-e-Wafa.

Harf Academy Rawalpindi extended full cooperation for conducting the event.

International Islamic University Islamabad Urdu Department Chairman Dr Najeeb Jamal presided

Hiding Under Water by Ferwa Ibrahim

‘Hiding Under Water’ is a tense, slowly evolving performance by Ferwa Ibrahim. The piece begins with the artiste entering the room, laying out fabric, defining her own seating area. Through this action, she is also creating an invitation for the audience to draw near and to sit with

Exhibition of Krizmah bags at Canvas Gallery

Canvas Gallery, one of City’s most prestigious contemporary art galleries is hosting an exhibition of Krizmah bags. The event is based on showcasing the latest ‘Secret Garden’ collection by Krizmah, which is the second collection launched by the Lahore-based brand. The previous collection

Hamnawa exhibition showcasing works of women

An exhibition showcasing works of women from the rural area of Alipur concluded on Friday.

The event, titled ‘Hamnawa’, was organised by Beaconhouse National University’s School of Visual Arts and Design, Sungi Development Foundation and Bunyad Foundation.

The exhibition showcased

Governor Sardar Latif Khosa announces Manto Museum

Governor Sardar Latif Khosa has announced that in order to pay tribute to Saadat Hassan Manto, the literary giant of Urdu, the federal government will establish Manto Museum at the Laxmi Mansion, Regal Chowk, The Mall.

This was announced by governor while addressing the participants of

Elevate a work of art to a different level

Sometimes obvious symbolism in art can put off the viewer. The only way to steer clear of that path is to skilfully highlight the aesthetics involved in an artwork. A good artist does that quite imperceptibly, which is why when art lovers see his work they tend to marvel at his skill and symbolism

PNCA woodblock printmaking workshop concludes

The five-day woodblock printmaking workshop, arranged by Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), concluded at the National Art Gallery on Friday.

The workshop was conducted by international award winner Dr Shahida Mansoor, associate professor, Department of Architecture and Design, Comsats

Thursday 18 October 2012

Six-Day Photo Camp Arranged for Fata Journalists

A six-day “photo camp” for 15 young aspiring journalists from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) sponsored by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) opened here at a local hotel on Thursday.

USAID Acting Mission Director Rodger Garner inaugurated the photo exhibition

Paintings, Sculptures Show at Arts Council Karachi

An exhibition of paintings and sculptures by artists from Sindh was inaugurated at the Arts Council Karachi’s Ahmed Pervez Gallery on Thursday.

The show has a large variety of artworks depicting a wide range of subjects. If on the one hand abstraction can be traced in a few exhibits, on the

My Secret Garden at Canvas Gallrey

My Secret Garden
A collection of exquisitely hand embroidered womens handbags finished in fine leather
DESIGNED AND PRODUCED BY GRAPHIC DESIGNERS NADIA MALIK, ZAINAB ULMULK AND CHITRALI WOMEN ARTISANS , KRIZMAH BAGS ARE EXQUISITELY HAND EMBROIDERED AND FINISHED IN FINE LEATHER.
on Friday 19

Reality of Life at Chawkandi Art

Reality of Life
is not only what we see
Painting Exhibition
by
Qamar Siddiqui
on Tuesday 16 October 2012 at 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 23 October 2012
Chawkandi Art
105,Marine Point, DCI Kehkashan, Block-9 Clifton,
Karachi-Pakistan.

Wednesday 17 October 2012

Whirling and Healing at Art Scane Galleries

Here is an exceptionally talented artist, Dr Mohsen Keiany. The fact that he was born and brought up in Iran enables the viewer to ‘feel’ the thrust of his work which is steeped in tradition. What tradition? It is not easy to answer the question, reason being there are strands in his work

Whirling and Healing by Dr. Mohsen Keiany

Whirling and Healing
Solo Exhibition of Paintings
by
Dr. Mohsen Keiany
on Wednesday 17 October 2012 at 6:00 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 31 October 2012
Artscene Galleries
28-C, Stadium Lane No.1,
Opposite Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, Phase 5,

Photo Exhibition on Moenjodaro at IVS Gallery

IVS Gallery and Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Karachi
request the pleasure of your company at the inauguration of
MOENJO DARO
Photo-Exhibition, Lecture & Documentary
on Tuesday October 16. 2012 a 5:30 pm till 8:30 pm.
Exhibition will continue till Sat. October 27,

Umeed-i-Bahar Rakh by Naveed Sadiq

Naveed Sadiq is a thinking artist. This does not suggest that other artists do not have that faculty. It means he prefers reason to imagination, and while doing so he brings imagination to the foreground in an imperceptible way. This is why with him the tussle between contemporariness and

Art students get closer to nature at National Art Gallery

Art students on Tuesday got closer to nature inside the National Art Gallery where they learnt an ancient art form using handmade devices.

With over 15 years of experience in the traditional art form, Dr Shahida Mansoor passed on to her students the knowledge of making Japanese colour woodblock

Tuesday 16 October 2012

Artist Expressed “Disassociation From Lahore” at Drawing Room Gallery

The painting on a seven-by-eight inch wasli sheet depicts a head enveloped in a transparent polythene bag. To its 26-year-old creator, Shamsuddin Tanwri, it signifies social suffocation.

The artist has expressed his “disassociation from Lahore” in 21 works on display at the Drawing Room

Monday 15 October 2012

Indian artists provide their perspective on art in T2F

Art lovers gained insight into contemporary art trends in India by virtue of two interesting presentations given by visiting Indian artists, Manisha Parekh and Ashok Ahuja, at T2F

Manisha Parekh was the first one to give a visual presentation to introduce her work to the audience. She began by

Saturday 13 October 2012

Series of Training Workshops for Artisans at Shakarparian

* Ahsan Riaz, Muhammad Umar, Waseem Shahzad, Azhar Ahmad display work

* Lacquer work forms intrinsic part of folk crafts

The Lok Virsa in collaboration with SUNGI Development Foundation and GIZ on Friday organised a series of training workshops for artisans at Shakarparian.

Besides other

‘Spiritual connection’ in Paintings Exhibition at Gallery 6

Shahid Toosy, a former director of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), will hold an exhibition at Gallery6 to illustrate his spiritual connection with the nature on Saturday.

The paintings put on the display titled Spiritual Connection, comprising 27 artworks in water colours and five

Friday 12 October 2012

Three Artists Challenged The Derogatory

Three artists challenged the derogatory connotations which are usually associated with the body of a woman, in a new and emotionally charged exhibition that opened to visitors at the Rohtas Gallery.

In surreal messages, the paintings celebrate and acknowledge the role of women in reshaping

Thursday 11 October 2012

Wrilling Dervesh by Shafique Farooqi

Wrilling Dervesh
Exhibition of Paintings
by
Shafique Farooqi
on Friday 12 October 2012 at 5:00 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 19 Oct, 2012
Daily 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Creative Art Gallery
Shop: 1, Plot: 9-C, Street: 35,
Touheed Commercial DHA,

Exhibition of Photographs Depicting Child Labour

The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) is opening its doors to the public for a four-day exhibition of photographs depicting child labour from today (Thursday).

The pictures were submitted by a number of professional photographers, students and the general public – capturing child

Wednesday 10 October 2012

NGA’s ambitious new strategic vision for the next 4 years

Today Director Ron Radford announced the NGA’s ambitious new strategic vision for the next 4 years, which focuses on increased access and engagement with the national art collection.

Particularly exciting are plans to build ‘Stage 2: The Centre for Australian Art’, which will feature new

Seen Unseen by Waseem Ahmed

Seen Unseen, an exhibition of works by Waseem Ahmad, opened to a large crowd of students and artists at the Ejaz Gallery on Tuesday evening, despite the artist’s objections to the event.

Twenty-eight paintings were on display, most of them from Ahmad’s 2008 show The Labyrinth, also held

Head constable finally gets chance to display his artwork at Rawalpindi Arts Council

Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) on Tuesday opened its doors for an unusual guest from Islamabad police to exhibit his paintings on ‘violence against women’.

Mehmood Ahmed, head constable of Islamabad Police, picked up his brush to highlight the sufferings of women in this male dominated

Tuesday 9 October 2012

For Each A Different Tale at Rohtas Gallery

For Each A Different Tale
Paintings Exhibition
by
SHANZEY MIR
MUIZZA SHUAIB
AZANAT MANSOOR
on Wednesday 10 October 2012 at 5:30 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 18 Octorber 2012
Daily 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Rohtas Gallery
House 57-B, Street 26,

Annual Display of Visual Arts Show Concludes at LCWU

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I had no choice but to hear you by Adeela Suleman

I had no choice but to hear you
Exhibition of Artworks
by
ADEELA SULEMAN
AN ALUMNI AND FACULTY MEMBER OF THE INDUS VALLEY SCHOOL OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE, ADEELA HAS NUMEROUS
INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL SHOWS TO HER CREDIT.

on Tuesday 09, October 2012, at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
the

Friday 5 October 2012

Six-day workshop on photography concluded

With individuals of different age groups and academic backgrounds participating, a six-day workshop on photography concluded at Minerva, reflecting the increasing interest of people in photography, regardless of their academic and career choices.

The workshop was planned to accommodate

Paper Lamp Workshop

Paper Lamp Workshop
by
Artist
SOUMYAJIT CHOUDHURY
"Technically I would describe myself as a 'Material artist' who likes to experiment with conventional and non conventional materials in very non conventional ways."

2 Day Workshop
on 5 & 6 October 2012 at 3 to 7 pm

This workshop is

International exhibition experience shared in VM Art Gallery

As part of the series of cultural events recently announced by the German consulate and the Goethe Institut, a discussion on art with respect to the 13th edition of an international exhibition, Documenta, was held at the V.M. Art Gallery on Thursday.

Documenta came into being in 1955 in Kassel,

Abu Dhabi Feast Worldwide at Abu Dhabi Art Hub

Time has flown! You may remember our post about the exciting Abu Dhabi Feast Worldwide. Well, it is on Friday October 5 from 7pm at the Abu Dhabi Art Hub.

I hope you will be able to make it, friends, family and colleagues are most welcome.

The Feast Worldwide is a dinner party with thousands

Thursday 4 October 2012

New Arrangements at Drawing Room Gallery

An exhibition bringing five artists from different mediums under one roof opened at the Drawing Room Gallery on Tuesday.

Works by three photographers and two painters have been displayed at the exhibition titled New Arrangements, all of which have strong colours and messages.

Travel

Monday 1 October 2012

Imaginary Beings - New Works by Iqbal Hussain

Imaginary Beings
New Works
by
IQBAL HUSSAIN

on Friday 5 October 2012, at 5:00 pm

Zahoor-ul-Akhlaq Gallery
NCA Lahore,
Lahore - Pakistan.

An image is usually different from what it represents. It is assumed that image is merely an ephemeral entity compared to body that it refers; yet

Gandhara Film Festival 2012 results

The two-day Gandhara Film Festival ended on late Saturday evening.

The following were declared the winning films by jury: Heer Ranjha by Kareemul Islam was the winner in the feature films category followed by Ish Pata by Afsheen Sajid Ali.

Divine Nostalgia won the first prize in the short

Saturday 29 September 2012

Exhibition of VADA Furniture at Koel Gallery

Exhibition of VADA Furniture
by
ABDUL JABBAR GULL
ABDUL SATTAR

on Wednesday 3 October, 2012 at 5:00 to 8:00 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 8 Octobar, 2012

Koel Gallery
F-42/2 Block 4 Clifton,
Karachi-Pakistan.

"VADA" in Sindhi means Carpenter.
VADA introduces the

Gandhara Film Festival 2012

A decent variety of films were screened on the inaugural day of the two-day Gandhara Film Festival at the PACC auditorium on Friday.

The event opened with a short film ‘Heal’ by Mian Adnan Ahmed. The film has been shown at more than a dozen film festivals around the world. It tells the

Wednesday 26 September 2012

Islamic Calligraphy and Paintings Exhibition by Attia Ashraf kicked off

A solo exhibition of paintings and Islamic calligraphy by Attia Ashraf kicked off at Alhamra Art Council on Tuesday.

Naqsh School of Arts Principal Mahmoodul Hassan inaugurated the exhibition. Names of God and different chapters and verses of the holy Quran have been displayed using striking

Dimension One Exhibition of Artworks at Drawing Studio

‘Dimension One’, an exhibition of artworks by three artists, opened at Drawing Studio on Sikander Malhi Road on Tuesday.

Eighteen artworks by artists Naureen Rasheed, Aneela Khursheed and Farrukh Adnan are on display. Famous artists Saeed Akhtar and Bin Qalandar were present.

Curator and

Exercises in Imagining the Other by Anwar Saeed

Since time immemorial, artists have tried to grapple with the issue of the tussle between body and soul. Sometimes they get transfixed on the body and consider the soul as its extension. Sometimes the focus seems to shift to the other side. Anwar Saeed is an established artist. His study of the

Tuesday 25 September 2012

Bridging differences through art at National Art Gallery

For art lovers, it was no less a treat to be at National Art Gallery, where paintings, sculptures, posters and pen and pencil work was exhibited.

The exhibition was part of the celebrations to mark the 30th anniversary of Rohtas Art Gallery.

The art gallery managed to put 160 art pieces by 64

Mad with its Own Loveliness show at BNU

Beaconhouse National University (BNU) MAADAS presents
"Mad with it's own loveliness"
an exhibition by BNU students

on 26 September 2012 at 11:00 am
the Exhibition will countinue till 29 September 2012
Daily 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

BNU Tarogil Gallery
Beaconhouse National

Artwork of Raja Changez Sultan redefines clash of images

Art work of Raja Changez Sultan, former DG PNCA went on display over the weekend in local art gallery depicting encounter between self image and disguised image of man of today.

The exhibition managed to draw large amounts of VIPs including foreign diplomats and PTI chief Imran

Floral art society Islamabad elects new office bearers

Floral Art Society of Islamabad elected new office bearers for the next year unopposed in a meeting held here on Monday.

According to results Samina Khan was elected president of the society who also rendered services on the same post last year, while Nasreen Amjad was elected as Vice

Saturday 22 September 2012

Exhibition of paintings by Hamid S. Alavi at Citi Art Gallery

Exhibition of Paintings
by
HAMID S. ALAVI

on Saturday 22 September, 2012 at 5:30 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 28 September, 2012
Daily 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Citi Art Gallery
M-19, 20, Sahi Promenade Apartments, Bloc-3, Clifton,
Karachi -

Rare miniatures of British and Indian Royal families at Gallery 6

These rare and historic miniatures speak of a powerful medium of creativity. And the few visitors to the gallery on Friday expressed admiration for the difficult brush strokes and detail work.

On Saturday, Gallery6 will open its doors to a collection of over 40 rare miniature paintings of

Dekhi Andekhi opens at Koel Art Gallery

For any artist, the difficulty with trying to draw the lives of those who appear to be disenfranchised for whatever reason is that there has to be an element of verisimilitude in their effort. Empathy and sympathy are not the only two important factors. It has to be felt that the artist knows about

Wednesday 19 September 2012

DEKHI ANDEKHI Solo Exhibition by Masood A Khan

“Subject, medium, skill and know-how are just tool of an artist. What matters is the expression of the artist on his canvas and a correlation between his thought and form. I cannot say anything new but I can show you the hidden world of Masood A. Khan. This is a world accentuating the simplicity

Monday 17 September 2012

Life on Street Art Exhibition ‘Challo’ at Canvas Gallery

Creating art featuring street children is no mean feat. It requires great care, because the artist needs to understand the idiosyncrasies associated with street life as well as the fine line crossing which that kind of art can become vain and meaningless. Life on the street is diametrically opposed

Painting Exhibition kicked off at the Shakir Ali Museum

A painting exhibition by three artists from the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) kicked off at the Shakir Ali Museum on Monday.

LCWU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Sabiha Mansoor inaugurated the exhibition. The artwork of Amber Munir, one of the artists, is based on her thesis entitled

Sunday 16 September 2012

Exhibition Art Work of Five Artists at VM Art Gallery

The VM Art Gallery recently organised two exhibitions, group and solo, entitled ‘Conversation IV’ and ‘Monolith’ which featured the work of five artists, here at its premises.

Conversation IV was a show of four friends who posses diverse skills. Sehba Maruf Ali said that her work was

Saturday 15 September 2012

Master Artisans Training Workshop at Lok Virsa

Artworks of master artisans put on display at Lok Virsa ISLAMABAD: The third workshop – part of a series of master artisans’ training workshops – in the field of woodwork, metal work, lacquer art, papier mache and truck art kicked off at the Lok Virsa Complex, Garden Avenue, Shakarparian on

Friday 14 September 2012

Young Artists’ Work Show at Nairang Art Gallery

A painting exhibition showcasing works of young artists was arranged at Nairang Art Gallery on Thursday.

Professor Salima Hashmi inaugurated the exhibition, titled ‘Young Artist’.

Thirty-five artists, who graduated recently and work on their own, participated in the event. As many as 93

Thursday 13 September 2012

Pakistani Legend Comedian Actor remember Safeer ullah Lehri

The death of comedian Lehri saddened his fans as well as members of the artist fraternity.

Commenting on his death, Anwar Maqsood said: “I used to meet him a lot when he would be properly dressed and all prim and proper. When he fell sick, I couldn’t bear the sight. He was a tremendous

Wednesday 12 September 2012

Shakil Siddiqui’s Works Exhibition Beyond the Surface at Art Scene Gallery

For an artist, the simplest definition of realism is ‘call them as you see them’. But there is one condition: the artist should detach himself from the emotional aspect, if any, of the subject he wishes to paint. Shakil Siddiqui doesn’t seem to be much bothered about that. He draws what he

Show of Sculptures and Digital Prints by Saba Khan

A show of sculptures and digital prints titled ‘Encroachments’ by Saba Khan, a graduate of the National College of Arts, opened at Rohtas-2 Art Gallery, Model Town, on Wednesday.

The artworks are unique in use of material and presentation. The sculptures include Sheer-maal chairs made of

Cultural Gala to Project Soft Image at PNCA

Federal Minister for National Heritage and Integration Samina Khalid Ghurki on Wednesday said some elements had been trying to project negative image of Pakistan but “we can beat them through projection of our culture”.

She was speaking at a cultural gala in which ambassadors, charge d’

Tuesday 11 September 2012

Anti-Polio Photo Exhibition in Pakistan

Aseefa visits anti-polio photo exhibition KARACHI Ambassador on Polio Eradication Programme in Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari visited anti-polio photo exhibition at Frere Hall here on Tuesday. Jointly organised by UNICEF and Rotary Club, at the Sadqain art gallery, FrerAseefa Bhutto Zardarie Hall,

Saturday 8 September 2012

Islamic Book Fair opens at Aiwan-e-Iqbal Lahore

Punjab Education Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman has said that the hobby of book reading is dwindling due to introduction of modern technology and computers “however there is no substitute of books as they broaden the vision and knowledge of readers”.

He favoured developing book-reading

Friday 7 September 2012

A New Exhibitions of Art in Dubai

Alserkal Avenue will inject fresh cultural enthusiasm into the city with an array of new exhibitions, music shows and talks this month

Alserkal Avenue will inject fresh cultural enthusiasm into the city with an array of new exhibitions, music shows and talks this month

After the summer

Thursday 6 September 2012

Art Critic Quddus Mirza Delivering a Talk at Satrang gallery

The market for art has degenerated, said artist, curator and art critic Quddus Mirza who was delivering a talk at the Satrang gallery here on Wednesday.

The speaker was critical of commercial art and described it as prostitution. Students from both private and public schools, including the

Exhibition of Artworks at Koel Art Gallery

An exhibition of artworks, When the Land Escapes, by Aamir Habib and Taqi Shaheen opens at Koel art gallery on Thursday at 5pm.

The show provides a personal interpretation of how paradox of land can be translated into multi-dimensional visual mediums. The exhibition will be open till Sept

Wednesday 5 September 2012

Three-Dimensional Cultural Display on Qehwa Khana

Lok Virsa (National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage) on Tuesday created a three-dimensional cultural display on Qehwa Khana at the Pakistan National Museum of Ethnology of the federal capital. The diorama portrays the ancient tradition of green tea house in Khyber

Tuesday 4 September 2012

Artwork relates beauty, love, humanity at Alhamra Art Gallery

Artwork woven by threads trying to show relation between beauty, love and humanity exhibition by Abdul Waheed was held at the main ground of Alhamra Art Gallery on Monday.

Nayyar Ali Dada inaugurated the exhibition while a large number of students from different art institutions and art lovers

Sunday 2 September 2012

Indian Experts Talk About Art

An interesting perspective on how art journalists use the electronic media to have and convey a better understanding of the subject was given by Indian journalists Sahar Zaman and Dhiraj Singh at an event titled ‘Art and the airwaves’ at T2F on Saturday evening.

Ms Zaman, who is also a

Friday 31 August 2012

Engaging Talk at Aga Khan University auditorium

There were moments when the audience burst into peals of laughter and then there were moments when they went completely silent mulling over a serious issue.

Like a master storyteller, eminent writer, humourist and artist Anwar Maqsood went down memory lane and drew the trajectory of his personal

Thursday 30 August 2012

PNCA organised a cultural programme in collaboration

Pakistan National Council of Arts on Wednesday organised a cultural programme in collaboration with artists from across the country to raise awareness regarding Pakistan’s culture and traditions. The event, held in the city, was part of Independence Day celebrations.

The hours-long function

Lok Virsa Workshops on Textile

As many as 768 artisans who have no or limited linkage with big markets to sell their products are set to gain from the Lok Virsa workshops being organised in collaboration with SUNGI Development Foundation and GIZ. The series of master artisans training workshops will be held at Garden Avenue,

Dengue Virus Poster Exhibition

Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) on Wednesday arranged poster exhibition to create awareness among people of dengue virus. More than 50 students from government schools and colleges participated in the exhibition and displayed their posters that informed people about the precautionary measures. In all

Wednesday 29 August 2012

National Academy of Performing Art to Organise Musical Event

KARACHI: National Academy of Performing Art (NAPA) Music will organise a musical event ‘Smart Harmony’, featuring performances of renowned American and Pakistani singers at Pakistan Institute of International Affairs (PIIA) auditorium on September 4 and 5.

This was announced by NAPA Music

Unique Exhibition Many Metamorphoses

WARDHA Shabbir, a young artist with a unique sensitivity towards nature has done a great job by highlighting the inseparable triangle of man, animals and nature with a simple statement through her art that all three are intertwined and dependable on each other for their existence, in her unique

Musical Heritage of Pakistan

Lok Virsa has started documentation of `Musical Heritage of Pakistan’ in its on-going efforts to document various components of tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the country.
Pakistan can rightly be described as the cradle of music. It not only gave birth to the first musical

Drawing Mandalas at Canvas

Five artists, five schools of thought and five ways of interpreting life: this seems to be the idea behind a group show titled ‘Drawing Mandalas’, which opened at the Canvas Art Gallery on Tuesday.

The artists belonging to five prominent art colleges in the country are participating in the

Thursday 23 August 2012

National cultural show

The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), in collaboration with the Ministry of National Heritage and Integration, has scheduled a ‘National Cultural Show’ in connection with Independence Day celebrations on August 28.

The colourful show will mesmerise the audience of twin

Friday 17 August 2012

Ao Rang Bharain, art exhibition arranged by Pehli Kiran School System

This week saw an art exhibition arranged by the Pehli Kiran School System (PKSS) entitled ‘Ao Rang Bharain’ provided a refreshing change from the usual sights.

In an effort to inject new energy into the PKSS summer schemes — volunteering programmes to mainstream children who

Thursday 16 August 2012

Faisal Mosque Genius Behind

VEDAT DALOKAY WITH THE EX- PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN, GEN. ZIA-UL-HAQ DURING A VISIT TO THE KING FAISAL MOSQUE UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

Many have marvelled at the architecture of the Faisal Mosque that is considered to be the national mosque of Pakistan but only a few know the genius of the person who

Tuesday 14 August 2012

Calligraphic Techniques Placed on Display at RAC

To show the Muslim heritage as a source of mental and spiritual satisfaction, Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) held an exhibition on Monday, entitled ‘All Punjab Calligraphic Exhibition’, to keep arts synchronised with the religious fervour of the holy month of Ramazan.

Pakistan Baitul Maal

Monday 13 August 2012

Holy Quran Exhibition at National Museum Karachi

An exhibition of rare copies of the Holy Quran opened at the National Museum here on Sunday.

The show will remain open to the public from Monday till Aug 31.

Inaugurating the exhibition, Sindh Minister for Culture Sassui Palijo said that after passage of the 18th constitutional amendment, the

Sunday 12 August 2012

Weeklong colourful cultural activities at PNCA

Weeklong colourful cultural activities continue to mesmerise the general public at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) until August 14. The programmes include songs and speech competitions by students from various educational institutions of the twin cities and painting competition by the

Friday 10 August 2012

Group show on cultural heritage concludes at Nomad Art Gallery

A group show of photographs featuring cultural glimpses and architectural heritage of the country concluded here on Thursday at the Nomad Art Gallery.
The photographs, depicting natural beauty and culture of Pakistan, were captured by the artists and photographers including Abdul Razaq Vance,

Thursday 9 August 2012

PNCA summer art classes conclude

The summer art classes of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will end on Friday (today). The classes were held to engage students and amateur artists in healthy activities during their summer vacation.

The courses offered exciting opportunity to budding artists for exploring their

Wednesday 8 August 2012

Calligraphic Show at Ahmed Pervaiz Gallery of Arts Council Karachi

Calligraphy is not as easy an art form as some art critics suggest it is. The fact that it only involves certain formations of words makes it all the more challenging. One simple reason for it is that while indulging in calligraphy the artist has to keep in mind the auditory nuances that words

Examination ‘artefacts’ yet to start

Archaeological experts will start examining over 395 artefacts seized from smugglers last month within a couple of days to find if they are original or counterfeit, said Sindh Culture Minister Sassui Palijo on Tuesday afternoon.

Speaking at a press briefing at the National Museum, she said that

Tuesday 7 August 2012

Islamic Calligraphic Exhibition Opens at Alhamra

A calligraphic exhibition, entitled ‘30th Para of Quran-e Pak’ by Azhar Mahmood depicting mountains, rising sun and heaven through Quarnic verses written in various styles, opened at Alhamra Art Gallery on Tuesday.

Alhamra Chairman Attaul Haq Qasmi inaugurated the exhibition whereas a large

Peak Time Exhibition Glamgivers at Grandeur Gallery

Peak Time Exhibition
Glamgivers
by
HAFIZA MADIHA
NAZISH AIMON

on Friday 10 August, 2012 at 6:300
the Exhibition will countinue till 12 August, 2012
Timings from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight

Grandeur Art Gallery
15-C Main Zamzama Boulevard PhaseV, DHA,
Karachi -

Exhibition of rare manuscripts of Quran at Alhamra Art Centre

An exhibition of rare manuscripts of the Holy Quran and calligraphy will be opened at Alhamra Art Centre, The Mall, on Tuesday (today).
The exhibition has been organised by the Iranian Cultural Centre in connection with Ramazan. A number of translations of the Holy Quran in different languages

Friday 3 August 2012

Photography Group Exhibition Features Work by Ukrainian Artist

A group show of photography by seven artists has been put on display at Nomad Art Gallery. It features a collection of over 35 works. The show, entitled ‘The Soul of Pakistan’, portrays the artistic skills of Azhar Hafeez, Abdul Razaq Vaince, Abbrar Cheema, Kulsoom Aftab, Malik Ayaz Mehmood,

Thursday 2 August 2012

Bail plea rejected in artist Ismail Gulgee murder case

A sessions court dismissed on Wednesday the bail application of an accused in the murder case of renowned artist Ismail Gulgee and others.

Mohammad Anwar, a servant of the slain artist, had moved the bail application before District and Sessions Judge (south) Hasan Feroz, who dismissed the plea

The Soul of Pakistan Photography Show at Nomad Art Gallery

Titled ‘The Soul of Pakistan,’ a vibrant collection of photographs portraying the people and places of Pakistan goes on display at Nomad Art Gallery here today (Wednesday).

Azhar Hafeez, Abdul Razaq Vance, Abrar Cheema, Kulsoom Aftab, Malik Ayaz Mehmood, Svitlana Plyhun and Umair Ghani are

Wednesday 1 August 2012

Calligraphy Exhibition at Alhamra

A calligraphy exhibition opened at Alhamra Art Gallery, The Mall, on Tuesday wherein 90 artists from different cities of Punjab put their 190 artworks.

Culture Secretary Muhayyudin Wani inaugurated the exhibition. Along with amateur artists eminent calligraphers such as Abdul Wahid Nadarul

Summer Art Show at NUML

Amidst scorching heat and melting humidity in the air of federal capital, a quite artistic, colorful and rich art show by amateur student-artists turned the atmosphere serene, tranquil and pleasant for visitors of the show at National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Islamabad, on

Tuesday 31 July 2012

Special Display of Paintings and Photographs at PNCA Islamabad

The National Art Gallery of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has displayed the work of legendary painter, mystic and visionary S Ali Imam in permanent collections to acknowledge the services of the artist. The collection was displayed to remember the artist through a special display

British street artists aim at the Games

An javelin thrower stands poised to make his throw -- but in place of a spear, he holds a missile.

The striking image, stencilled in black onto a dirty wall, is one of two new works recently unveiled on the website of British satirical street artist Banksy to coincide with the London

Pakistani Children’s Art goes on Display

As many as 22 children including art students displayed a collection of around 200 art pieces in a children art show here Monday.
Hunerkada College of Visual and Performing Arts arranged the show, displaying drawing, painting, sculpture, design, ceramic and print making through mediums of

Monday 30 July 2012

Kokaltash’s tomb : another neglected monument of the 315-year-old Mughal-era

About 315-year-old Mughal-era national heritage monument, the tomb of Khan-e-Jahan Bahadur Zafar Jang Kokaltash, is a picture of sheer neglect of the Archaeology Department despite being declared a protected monument and national heritage.

This tomb is situated on the left side of the Dharampura

Saturday 28 July 2012

Noon Wal Qalam Calligraphy Exhibition

Noon Wal Qalam Calligraphy
Group Exhibition
by
Ahmed Khan
Rasheed Butt
Saeed Akhtar
Amin Gulgee
Khursheed Gohar Kalam
Arif Khan
Mussarat Arif
Bin Qulander
Shahzad Zar
Ali Asad Naqvi

on Tuesday 31 July, 2012 at 8:00 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 31 August, 2012

Satrang

Thursday 26 July 2012

Court allowed the Sindh Culture dept take custody of seized Gandhara-era artefacts

A court allowed on Thursday the Sindh culture department to take possession of the recently seized Gandhara-era artefacts.

The police had seized a large number of artefacts during a search of a trailer-mounted container in Korangi on July 6 and found more such pieces in a warehouse on a lead

Wednesday 25 July 2012

Exhibition of Calligraphic Art Work By Khalid Ishaq Rathore at Alhamra

Khalid Ishaq Rathore’s Islamic calligraphy exhibition opened at Alhamra Art Gallery on Monday. A total of 47 paintings are displayed at the exhibition.

Maulana Raghib Hussain Naeemi of Jamia Naeemia inaugurated the exhibition and appreciated the calligraphy work of Khalid Rathore and his

Amateur artistes and students complete 2-month music workshop at PNCA

Amateur artistes and students from various educational institutions of the twin cities completed a two-month music workshop on Tuesday at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA).

The workshop focused on singing and basic techniques of instruments like keyboard to engage the students in

Wednesday 18 July 2012

Calligraphy Exhibition by Azeem Iqbal at RAC

Istaqbaal-e-Ramazan

Paying a tribute to the holy month of Ramazan, Azeem Iqbal showcased his unique trait of ornamental and decorative calligraphy at the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) here on Tuesday. The gallery exhibited several of his unique collections that are often gifted to the

Sculptures Show at Fine Art Pakistan Gallery

Sculptures Show
by
AKBAR KHAN
LATIF GHAURI
M. K. SALEEM

on Tuesday 17 July, 2012 at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 21st July, 2012
Daily 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

Fine Art Pakistan Gallery
3C, 35th Street, Tauheed Commercial Area,
Phase-V, DHA,
Karachi -

First artisan training workshop end at Lok Virsa

The first artisans’ training workshop for artisans concluded here at Lok virsa on Tuesday. A series of master artisans’ training workshops was launched here at Shakarparian on July 4 under the aegis of Lok Virsa (National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage) and SUNGI Development

Swat police imposed ban on local artists and singers

The Cultural Journalists Forum (CJF) has condemned Swat police for imposing ban on cultural activities in Mingora, saying it will discourage artists and singers across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In a statement issued here on Tuesday, the forum said that on one hand the government was taking steps for

Tuesday 17 July 2012

Marvi Memon Art Work is Experimental

The choices that Marvi Memon — the artist — has opted for during the course of her four-year struggle to galvanise support for new politics find a powerful manifestation in an art exhibition that opened at Nomad Art Gallery here on Monday.

Marvi has come to realise that cohabitation with

Women Art and Craft Exhibition at Rawalpindi Arts Council

The Rawalpindi Arts Council, in collaboration with SPO (Strengthening Participatory Organisation), on Monday organised an exhibition, titled ‘Women Art and Craft’. Handicrafts made by women prisoners have been put on display at the exhibition. It is comprised of hand-made jewellery, pottery

Sab Rang Humare a cultural show at Kuch Khaas

The Institute for Preservation of Art and Culture (IPAC) held “Sab Rang Humare,” a cultural music and dance show, at Kuch Khaas on Monday. Performances included folk and classical Balochi, Sindhi, Pashto, Punjabi, Kathak, and Bharatanatyam songs and dances.

Children from four primary schools

Monday 16 July 2012

Exhibition held to help flood affected people at Fine Art Pakistan Gallery

Chair and Chief Executive, Heritage Foundation of Pakistan Ms. Yasmeen Lari has said that “Floods last year caused a lot of devastation all across Sindh. Tando Allahyar was one of the districts severely affected by floods, where people lost all their belongings, their houses were destroyed and

Zen Zuby rejuvenates Urdu poets on canvas at Majmua Art Gallery

The Majmua Art Gallery recently organised an exhibition flaunting the renowned artist Zen Zuby’s paintings, curetted by Mehreen Ilahi, here at its gallery.

Artists have always sought new and innovative ways to tell stories through visual sources. Zuby’s latest collection is dedicated to Urdu

Pakistan-origin German artist wins laurels at Hunerkada Art Gallery

The solo exhibition of abstract paintings by Pakistan-origin German artist Hanif Abdul concluded on Sunday at College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Hunerkada Art Gallery. The show brought exquisite collection of around 20 works in medium of oil painting for art-lovers of federal capital to

Saturday 14 July 2012

Book launched ‘Benazir Bhutto Kyun Shaheed Hoin’

KARACHI: The renowned intellectualist, author, columnist as well as a close friend of the slain Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Benazir Bhutto, Saleem Kashmiri has launched his book entitled ‘Benazir Bhutto Kyun Shaheed Hoin’.

The book incorporating interviews of Benazir Bhutto,
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Pak-German artist’s exquisite oil paintings show at Hunerkada

Hunerkada College of Visual and Performing Arts on Friday displayed exquisite collection of oil paintings by Pakistani-German artist Hanif Abdul.

The show entitled `Present Existent and Inevitable' depicts the ideas of the self-taught artist of Pakistani origin, living and working in Frankfurt,

Summer Art Show by Various Artists Concludes

A group show of paintings by various artists on thought provoking themes concludes here on today (July 14) at Nomad Art Gallery. The show entitled Serenade was the second exhibition from the series of the summer art shows that presented over 20 art pieces created with mediums like acrylic on board,
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Wednesday 11 July 2012

Photographs Exhibition ‘FoRest of Life’ at at Alhamra

A rare exhibition of photographs based on forests of Pakistan by Yasir Nisar opened at Alhamra Art Center, The Mall, on Tuesday.

The exhibition which has 100 or so photographs of the forested Pakistan attracted a large number of visitors, including environmentalists.

The exhibition aims at
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Tuesday 10 July 2012

Group Show at Chawkandi Art

Group Exhibition
by
ALI KARIMI
HUSSAIN CHANDIO
ZEESHAN MEMON

on Tuesday 10 July, 2012 at 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 17 July, 2012

Chawkandi Art
105,Marine Point, DCI Kehkashan, Block-9 Clifton,
Karachi-Pakistan.

Artist's statement
The actions of the
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Monday 9 July 2012

SAAMPT OPEN HOUSE at gallery 6 Islamabad

SaturdayJuly 15th, 2012 (11pm-6pm)
At Gallery 6 Islamabad
House no. 19 Street 10
F-8/3
Tel: 051 2507750
Begin your exciting journey to becoming a Filmmaker or Television Director in Pakistan or abroad at SAAMPT.

Open House is a best way to find about the South Asian Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Television.

Visit Gallery 6 Islamabad to meet with our faculty and SAAMPT Advisors via Skype and learn about academic offerings, international affiliations/linkages and student study trips abroad. Visit SAAMPT to see for yourself the State-Of-The-Art air-conditioned Film and Television Studios, Master Control Room, the first ever Film and Video Library, Film editing and digital labs, and fully equipped SAAMPT Equipment Centre.

Learn film & tv craft the practical way! Intensive and hands-on. One and two-year specializations in Digital Filmmaking / Documentary Filmmaking / Directing Craft / Cinematography (motion picture photography).

At the Open House: One-on-one counseling available to students, parents and professionals. Meet and chat with our highly qualified faculty at Gallery 6. Also including Professors from Columbia College Chicago and University of Iowa via Skype!

SEMESTER COMMENCES August 6pth:
1 & 2-year Specializations ( Digital Filmmaking / Documentary Filmmaking / Directing Craft / Cinematography (motion picture photography).). Course details available on www.saampt.org.

WHY SHOULD YOU ENROLL IN SAAMPT?
SAAMPT is the only Film and Television Academy in Pakistan with course offerings that are at par with film schools in United States and Europe.
SAAMPT is registered under Sind Board of Technical Education and have academic collaborations and linkages with Film schools abroad.SAAMPT is the only Film institute in Pakistan and a member of CILECT (Association of Film & Television Schools). SAAMPT offers comprehensive courses in the discipline of film and television that will guarantee you a job in the industry or abroad. The academy's advisory board consists of top international filmmakers and academicians, producers, directors and media personalities. Details available on www.saampt.org.

SAAMPT FOR ALL:
Directors: Expand your own process, discover new approaches, prep/shoot & blocking skills.
Producers: Acquire first-hand knowledge of the Director's job to understand, facilitate, contribute, support and enjoy the creative partnership to make your films.
Actors: Maximize your own craft by learning how a Director casts & works with talent, acquire the shorthand to deliver your best game.
ADs/DPs/Editors/Composers: Vastly improve your specialized skills & pro knowledge by learning the Directing Craft of visual storytelling.
Executives: What makes a good Director? Know the skills so you can better choose the right Directors to deliver your productions.
Students: A rare opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a professional environment. Acquire practical analysis of filmmaking and television craft using state-of-the-art facilities and professional equipment.

MISSION:
To provide comprehensive and first hand career knowledge from highly qualified faculty and industry professionals trained in US, UK and Canadian Universities and Schools. To equip students with an in-depth audio visual study of the techniques, skills and tools with a broad balance of theory and aesthetics. To enable students to be self sufficient and excel in their chosen specialization.

Visit SAAMPT the only Film School in Pakistan on Sunday, July 15th, 2012 from 11:00am to 6pm.

Ph 35810802 and 04 or write to info@saampt.org.

This event is free and open to all!

Dance, Drawing & Miniature Classes

Shakir Ali Museum

Shakir Ali Museum, Garden Town, will commence dance, miniature and drawing classes in the current month.

“We through these classes having nominal fee like to educate interested candidates in performing and visual arts”, said museum Director Amna Ismail Pataudi.

She

Thursday 5 July 2012

Summer Art Show at Nomad Art Gallery

A series of Summer art shows by various artists is continued here to attract visitors at Nomad Art Gallery till July 14.
Anjum Ayub, Asad ur Rehman, Arjumand Awan, Zia Zaidi, Tabassum Rizvi, Mughees Riaz and Hanif Abdul (German/Pakistani origin) are the participating artists who gathered diverse

Summer Art Show at Nomad Art Gallery

A series of Summer art shows by various artists is continued here to attract visitors at Nomad Art Gallery till July 14.

Anjum Ayub, Asad ur Rehman, Arjumand Awan, Zia Zaidi, Tabassum Rizvi, Mughees Riaz and Hanif Abdul (German/Pakistani origin) are the participating artists who gathered diverse collection of paintings in the second exhibition of the series of Summer Art Shows with the theme, ‘Serenade’.

A total of 22 paintings created with mediums like acrylic on board, mix-media and oil on canvas portray striking images that capture experimental and thought provoking paintings and prints by local and international contemporary artists with a Pakistani origin, said Nageen Hyat, Director Nomad.

Asad-ur-Rehman is a French abstract expressionist painter and sculptor of Pakistan origin. His canvases are exuberant and colour-filled. Asad’s work is generally characterised by a strong dependence on what appears to be accident and chance, but which is actually planned. His mature work appears to be influenced by French artists, where he has studied and has been living for more than two decades. He believes that abstract art is a way to achieve what is really important and each medium of expression. He has participated in many national and international art exhibitions.

Arjumand Awan expresses his creativity through different media and fields like Fine Arts, Decoration and Filmmaking. He depicts various aspects of life - socio, political and personal with the medium of Mix Media.

Anjum Ayub is a print maker, deeply attracted and moved by the concerns of the soul and uses different techniques to create a sanctuary for the soul and then as the world is mortal, the subjects of her paintings and prints also keep vanishing. Mughees Riaz shows interest in landscape painting while Hanif Abdul is a self-taught artist of Pakistan origin, living and working in Frankfurt (Germany) for more than six years.
(The Nation)

Monday 2 July 2012

Renowned Pakistani writer, Fawzia Memon launches her latest book

* ‘Bounties of Health’ talks about natural food, its benefits against diseases as well as healthy cooking

KARACHI: Renowned Pakistani writer, Fawzia Memon launched her latest book ‘Bounties of Health’ in a graceful ceremony held here at the DHA Club on Sunday. ‘Bounties of Health’

Visual art exhibition by new talent concludes

A group show of exquisite innovation in visual art by emerging talent will conclude here on July 2 at the National Art Gallery of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA).

The show entitled “Pastiche” was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of National Heritage and Integration,

Saturday 30 June 2012

Summer Art Show 2012

The Nomad Art Gallery’s ‘Summer Art Show’ opened here on Wednesday, with the works of six artists going on display.

The participating artists are Arjumand Awan, Asad-ur-Rehman, Anjum Ayub, Zia Zaidi, Tabassum Rizvi, Mughees Riaz and Hanif Abdul.

Arjumand Awan has done his BBA and

Friday 29 June 2012

44th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival

The Corn Hill Neighbors Association has selected Cuba, NY native Lisa Robinson to design the commemorative poster for the 44th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival.
Robinson’s drawings and paintings have been a part of the Rochester arts scene for over 20 years. Born and raised in the Southern Tier,

Thursday 28 June 2012

Ubaidullah Baig a Role Model for New Generation

Ubaidullah Baig was among those people who are regarded as a role model for new generation, and intellectualism, memory tradition and patriotism were the basic elements of his personality, said Iftikhar Arif on Wednesday. Presiding over the condolence reference in the memory of the eminent scholar,

Wednesday 27 June 2012

"Scream" but plenty of darkness at UK Munch show

How do you stage an Edvard Munch exhibition without featuring the work for which he is renowned the world over - "The Scream"?

Four versions of the haunting, swirling image exist of which three are in museums and unlikely to travel, while the fourth just sold at Sotheby's New York for $120

Portrait Art Competition 2012 at Coopera Gallery

Coopera School of Arts is organising “Portrait Art Competition-2012” at Coopera Art Gallery, The Mall on Thursday. The prize distribution ceremony will be held after the competition. The students and art lovers are invited to the competition.

Coopera Art Gallery
70,

Photographic show on BB’s rare images concludes at Lok Virsa

An exhibition of photographs featuring rare images of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto concluded here Tuesday at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa.A collection of 50 photographs depicting the event from life of BB and some portraits were part of the week-long exhibition

Exhibition of pottery items concludes at National Art Gallery

An exhibition of rare pottery items, including artistically designed clay pots, concluded here Monday at the National Art Gallery. The show entitled, ‘I am a vessel, I am the vessel maker, I am the clay of the vessel’ featured the exquisite skills of popular potter Sheherezade Alam while

Monday 25 June 2012

Display of truck art at Nomad Art Gallery

With an objective to raise awareness on how men’s behaviour, attitudes and practices are contributing towards the spread of HIV and AIDS, a two-day exhibition displaying traditional truck art opened at Nomad Art Gallery on Saturday, said a press release.

The exhibition is a part of

Indonesian music show held at National Art Gallery Islamabad

A fascinating show of traditional Indonesian music was held at the National Art Gallery, Islamabad, highlighting glorious historical socio-cultural bonds between Indonesia and Pakistan. The musical show was yet another successful collaboration of the embassy of the Republic of Indonesia and the

Plans the treatment of damaged artworks by renowned painter Shakir Ali

Shakir Ali Museum, a subsidiary of the Pakistan National Council of Arts, plans the treatment of damaged artworks by renowned painter Shakir Ali.

Shakir Ali Museum Director Amna Pataudi told Dawn the museum had contacted Professor Bashir Ahmed from the National College of Arts, Saeed

Friday 22 June 2012

Scholar Obaidullah Baig passes away in Karachi

Eminent scholar, writer and television host Obaidullah Baig passed away in Karachi Friday morning, Geo News reported. He is survived by a wife and three daughters.

His funeral will be held today after Friday prayers at Sultan Masjid, Defence, family sources told.

The

Group Exhibition “Gridations” at Satrang Gallery

Group Paintings Exhibition
Gridations
by
SHAHZAD HASSAN GHAZI
SHIBLEE MUNIR
NOUREEN RASHEED
FAHAD HAMEED
AFSHAN YOUSAF

on Thursday 21 June, 2012 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
the Exhibition will countinue till 20 July, 2012

Satrang Art Gallery
The Serena Hotel,
Islamabad - Pakistan.

Five

USAID 50th Anniversary Photo Exhibition 2012 at Al-Hamra

The 50th Anniversary Photo Exhibition of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) titled “Cherishing the past, welcoming the future” kicked off at Alhamra on Thursday.

Acting US Consul General (Punjab) and USAID Provincial Mission Director Theodore Gehr inaugurated the

Thursday 21 June 2012

Benazir’s photographs Exhibition at Lok Virsa

To mark the 59th birthday celebrations of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, a photographic exhibition on her life and works was organised by National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) on Thursday.

The exhibition depicts, through photographic representations, the

Art Moments Connect-Disconnect with Art History

Join us at T2F for an evening of conversation with young artists and a critic to discuss art history and contemporary art practice in Pakistan.
21st June 2012 at 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

How does a new generation of Pakistani artists perceive canons and continuum in art? What is the relationship of

Find the remains of Mona Lisa

Italian archaeologists resume Search for the remains of the noble woman, painted in the painting "Mona Lisa", which date back to 500 years ago.

It requested the authorities of Florence, where Lisa Garardini buried in 1542, to resume Find all residues, according to UPI.

Scientists believe

Tuesday 19 June 2012

I Am Love at Al-Hamra

I Am Love
The Mix Medium Work created during the artist residency

Abdullah Jamil
Iftikhar-Ul-Hassan
Imran Nafees
Muhammad Umer
Rizwan Waheed
Shahzeb Ahmed
Soofia Asad
&
contribution and inspiration of many transgender people

on Wednesday 20 June, 2012 at 5:00 pm
will countinue

Exhibit paintings Crusader after 84 years

Offered paintings painter Lebanese Khalil Crusader front of an audience for the first time in nearly 80 years.

The value of paintings held by an eye doctor, Samir Salibi, who was two years old at the death of painter Khalil, where he lived most of his life between these drawings bought by his

Monday 18 June 2012

Solo Show of Paintings by Maryam Rusal concluded at Jharoka Art Gallery

The solo show of paintings by Maryam Rusal, daughter of the late legendary artist Ghulam Rasul (GR), concluded here Monday, featuring landscape and figurative imagery at Jharoka Art Gallery.
The exhibition brought over 30 oil paintings that the artist created to pay tribute to the services of her

Saturday 16 June 2012

Artistic Work can be compared with any developed society

Pakistani Students are very talented and their artistic work can be compared with any developed society. This was stated by US Consulate General Public Affairs Officer Brinille Eliane Ellis on Friday as she inaugurated a group painting show at the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU)

Thursday 14 June 2012

Diminish limits Group Show at NHQ Gallery

Diminish limits
Group Show
by
Shiblee Muneer
Noureen Rasheed
Fahad Hameed
Akbar Ali

on Friday 15 June, 2012 at 12:30 pm

Inaugurated by
Brinille Eliane Ellis
Public Affairs Officer
U.S. Consulate General Lahore

NHQ Gallery
Institude of Design And VisualArts,
Lahore College for

Cultural Heritage Workshop Begins

UNESCO Islamabad, in partnership with Department of Culture, government of the Punjab is organising a 4-day training workshop from June 12-15 for the capacity building.
According to a press release, workshop focuses on understanding the 2003 convention, its implementation and how to benefit from

Wednesday 13 June 2012

Artist Welfare Fund for the Financial Support Soon: Interior Ministry

The Interior Ministry has decided to establish Artist Welfare Fund for the financial support of the poor and deserving artists.

Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior and former interior minister Rehman Malik said that artists have brought good name for the country. He said data of the artists

Art Summer Camp 2012 by Innovative Art Academy and Gallery

Art Summer Camp 2012

The Innovative Art Academy offers art summer camp.
Make your summer creative and fun!

We provide the perfect balance of learning how to draw and paint beautifully and exploring other arts and crafts.

Your child will start with drawing basics, and then with new

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