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
Saturday 29 September 2012
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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 -
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ms Zaman, who is also a
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