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
Friday 31 August 2012
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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 -
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
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
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
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
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
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