KARACHI ART SCENE

معین اختر کا مومی مجسمہ مادام تساوٴ میوزیم کی زینت بنے گا۔

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:42:58 PDT

Moin Akhtar's statue in Wax Museum, London

لندن…دنیا بھر میں مومی مجسموں سے شہرت پانے والے مادام تساوٴ میوزیم نے پہلی بار ایک پاکستانی فنکار کا مجسمہ لگانے کی خواہش ظاہر کی ہے اور اس خواہش کی تکمیل کیلئے کوئی اور نہیں بلکہ لیجنڈکامیڈین معین اختر کا نام سامنے آرہا ہے۔ معین اختر کی فنون لطیفہ میں لازوال خدمات کو دیکھتے ہوئے لندن میں قدیم عالمی شہرت یافتہ مادام تساوٴ میوزیم نے معین اختر کے اہل خانہ سے رابطہ کیا ہے۔ لیجنڈاداکارمعین اختر نے ریڈیو، ٹی وی اور فلم میں کئی یادگار پرفارمنسز دیں۔ 44سال تک کامیڈی، اداکاری، گلوکاری اور پروڈکشن سمیت شوبز کے تقریباً ہر شعبے میں ہی کام کیا۔لیجنڈ معین اختر پہلے پاکستانی فنکار ہوں گے جن کا مومی مجسمہ مادام تساوٴ میوزیم کی زینت بنے گا۔

'Exotica: from the land of the jungles'

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:25:22 PDT

At Pakistan High Commission, London

PAKISTANI ARTIST SORAYA SIKANDER'S INTERVIEW IN KHALEEJ TIMES

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:10:03 PDT

"All of Soraya Sikander's paintings contain beautiful textures and impeccable lighting. Most notably, by alternating her use of warm pinks and creams with cool whites, Soraya gives a clear sense of being at one with nature in her still life creations."
Above is the excerpt from an interview of Pakistani artist Soraya Sikander published in Khaleej Times 24 June 2011 issue.

For full reading follow the link at http://penandbrush.50webs.com/profile_ss.html

UPCOMING ART EVENTS IN KARACHI

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:03:43 PDT

Exhibition of Landscape Painting by Mughees Riaz
An exhibition of landscape paintings by Punjab University faculty member Mughees Riaz at Canvas Gallery from October 04, 2011 - October 13, 2011
Burka Series by Waseem Ahmed at canvas gallery
A solo show of the new Burqa Series by miniature artist Waseem Ahmed. Exhibition will continue from September 20, 2011 to September 29, 2011 at Canvas Gallery, Clifton, Karachi

SORAYA SIKANDER LAUNCHES HER WEBSITE

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:58:16 PDT

SORAYA SIKANDER LAUNCHES HER WEBSITE
Landscape artist Soraya Sikander launched her official website this week. The site may be visited at http://sorayasikander.com

ART EVENTS IN KARACHI - MAY-JUNE 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:43:00 PDT

The IVS Gallery's 6th Annual Faculty Show.
This year the artists and designers that comprise the IVSAA Faculty produce works that interpret the notion of Telling Stories / Storytellers

Exploring Lines
"Exploring Lines" is a series of pen and ink drawings that evolved from an exploration of color that morphed into dots, dashes, and lines, driven by Samina Raza’s love for insects and the tailor’s dummy. The works will be exhibited at T2F from 26 May to 4 June at The Second Floor (T2F) Karachi For details, call: 021-35389033

Group exhibition “T A N A O” at Chawkandi Art.

Work by Fariha Nadi, Raheela Abro, S.M.Raza, Sheema Khan, Sahar Jawaid, Sofia Mairaj, Amber Imam, & Nayyareen Farooq. Opening reception Tuesday 31st May 2011 at 5:30 PM. The exhibition will continue till 7th of June, 2011. Daily 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. For details, call Chawkandi Art: 021-35373582

ABEER ASIM SHOW AT ART CHOWK
Pehchaan By Abeer Asim from May 19th through June 2nd at ArtChowk-the Gallery, Suite#102,1st floor,
Clifton Centre, Schon circle
Block 5 Clifton.

'WHITE WASH' AT GANDHARA-ART SPACE
WhiteWash, an exhibition of wall based drawings and art works from May 7th through August 27 at Gandhara-art Space, F65/2, Kehkashan, Block 4.Clifton

GROUP SHOW AT GRANDEUR
Group Exhibition from May 26th through June 4th at May 10 at Grandeur Art Gallery, 15-C, Main Zamzama Boulevard
Phase V, D.H.A.

'DISTINCT VOICES' AT KOEL
Distinct Voices, Diverse Impressions - exceptional work by several artist print makers from May 19th through June 4th at Koel Gallery, F-42/2, Block 4, Clifton.
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
"Aik Darjan Aur Aik ", A photographic exhibition of 13 photographers.
from May 16th through June 15th at Photospace Gallery, 6-C, Commercial Street No.3, Khayaban-e-Nishat, Phase 6, D.H.A
German Consulate, Karachi allowance Tehzeeb Music Festival Karachi 2011
The German Consulate Karachi provided an allowance of 100.000.- Pakistani Rupees to the Tehzeeb Foundation for the support of the Tehzeeb Festival Karachi and the participation of the famous sitar player Ashraf Sharif Khan from Germany therein.

EXPANDING the ARC - Exhibition of paintings and drawings by Haya Sehgal

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Sun, 29 May 2011 05:58:01 PDT

'Expanding the Arc' a Haya Sehgal art work show at VM Art Gallery from May 5 tthrough May 25. Haya is a contemporary abstract artist. She has received her training in Visual Communications from the Maryland Institute College of Art (Maryland, USA). Her work gives an insightful glance to themes derived through Islamic teachings and traditions.

MONA NAQSH'S Exhibition opens at Unicorn Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:55:19 PDT

On Saturday, 23 April 2011 at 5:30pm, Unicorn Gallery will host an exhibition of paintings by Mona Naqsh, Pakistan's foremost painter, daughter of legendary Master artist, Jamil Naqsh. The exhibition titled 'Silent Sermon' (to let silence speak) will feature a wide variety of Mona Naqsh paintings and drawings of floral still-life inspired from Turkish art, and various international influences.

The exhibition will also serve as a retrospective, as a book on the life of the artist 'Mona' will be launched, written by Seemah Niaz with articles contributed by Marjorie Husain, Mohsin Jaffri, Salwat Ali and many others. The book is a spectacular, over 200 pages read featuring stunning compositions of Mona Naqsh from her first exhibition in the 80s' to present day and her evolution as an artist. The exhibition and book on the artist extensively features the artist's career spanning over twenty-five years.

Mona Naqsh's exhibition 'Silent Sermon' will be on display at Unicorn Gallery (D-116/1-A, Block 4, Clifton, Karachi) from 23rd April 2011 till the 30th April 2011 (Sundays closed), timings: 05:30pm to 08:30pm.

Art Books Exhibition AT UNICORN GALLERY

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:09:19 PDT

Introduces its first Art Books Exhibition with the launch of Art historian/scholar, Dr. Akbar Naqvi’s Image and Identity (second edition) reading, book signing by the author on Monday 04, April 2011, at 6 pm. The art books exhibition will commence from 04-to-06 April 2011, 12 pm to 8 pm.
The exhibition offers a wide-selection of art publications from international/local publishers, new editions and rare art books. Address: D-116/1-A, Block 4, Clifton, (Near Chinese Consulate) Karachi, Pakistan.

KARACHI'S ART GALLERIES

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:47:46 PST

SHAKILISMAIL ART GALLERY relocated. New address is
DC/1 Shop No 3, Marine Point, Clifton Near Deelawala Shopping Mall, Karachi.

UNICORN ART GALLERY relocated to its new address at
D-116/1-A, Block 4, Clifton, Karachi

ART AGENCY

Shop #3, 11-C, Stadium Lane 4

Phase 5, D.H.A.

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-584-4325

ART EMPORIUM

Shop #4, 45-C, 27th Street

Tauheed Commercial Area

Phase 5, D.H.A.

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-583-8563

ART GALLERY 2000

Shop No. 3, Plot 33-C

29-C Stadium Lane 1, Khaada Market

Phase 5, D.H.A.

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-662-9400

ART PLUS

Shop #20, Yousuf Grand Square

Block 8, Clifton

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-582-4027, 3-582-4028

ART SCENE

28-C, Stadium Lane 1

Khayaban-e-Shamsheer

Phase 5, D.H.A.

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-585-6703, 3-584-3961

ARTASTE GALLERY

#4, Jason Centre, BC-8

Block 9, Clifton

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-586-3742, 3-586-3837

CANVAS ART GALLERY

F 50/ A

Block 4, Clifton

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-586-1523

CHAWKANDI ART

105, Marine Point, DCI Kekheshan

Block 9, Clifton

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-537-3582, 3-587-1025

CLIFTON ART GALLERY

11, Al-Habib Apartment

Clifton Road

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-587-5827

DREAM ART GALLERY

34-D, Ground Floor, Stadium Lane 1

Khayaban-e-Shamsheer

Phase 5, D.H.A.

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-584-4109

EYE FOR ART

22-C/2, 6th Commercial Lane, Zamzama

Phase 5, D.H.A.

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-537-8368

FRAMER

15-C, Stadium Lane 1

Khayaban-e-Shamsheer

Phase 5, D.H.A.

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-534-1653, 3-585-6703

FRAMES ENFRAMED

Shop No. 10, BC-4 & 5

Block 5, Clifton

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-537-0477, 3-587-2026

Funkar Art Gallery
202,Dean Arcade,Schon Circle,Building No.8,Clifton
Karachi-75600
Ph. # (92-21) 5837083
funkar@usa.net

GALLERIA 919

108/2, 3rd Avenue

Block 5, Clifton

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-583-3681 & 3-583-3682

GULMOHAR ART GALLERY

D-128, KDA

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-438-5440

IMAGE

D/17, Chaudhary Khaliq-uz-Zaman Road

Block 8, Clifton

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-537-3751, 3-537-3752

Kunj Art Gallery
147/D KDA Scheme No.1
Karachi
Ph. # (92-21) 4526028

LOUVRE ART GALLERY

9 Pearl Haven

Block 5, Clifton

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-586-6993, 3-771-0097

Majmua, The Art Gallery
239 Staff Lines,Fatima Jinnah Road
Karachi
Ph. # (92-21) 5213806

MASTER ART GALLERY

7, Habib Center, FL5

Block 5, Clifton

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-537-9919, 3-587-2700

Momart
Anum Classic,Mezzanine,Main Shahrah-e-Faisal
Karachi-75350
Ph. # (92-21) 4530726-4530725

PHOTOSPACE

1-C, First Stadium Lane

Khayaban-e-Shamsheer

Phase 5, D.H.A.

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-584-1463

REEVAJ

Park Towers

Ground Floor, Shahrah-e-Firdousi, Clifton

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-583-2525 Ext.133

SADEQUAIN GALERIE

Frere Hall, Bagh-e-Jinnah

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-920-4325

SHAKIL ISMAIL ART GALLERY

DC-1, No. 3, Ground Floor

Marine Point, Block 9, Clifton

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-530-9040

UNICORN GALLERY

Unicorn House, MCF 1-5, Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-583-1220, 3-587-7625

VISION

Plot, No,3-C, 10th Stadium Lane, Khayaban-e-Shamsheer

Phase 5, D.H.A.

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-524-8543

VM ART GALLERY

ZVMG Rangoonwala Community Center

Dhoraji Colony

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-493-5168, 3-493-8146

ZENAINI

#1, 5-C, 34th Commercial Street

Tauheed Commercial Area

Phase 5, D.H.A.

Karachi, Pakistan.

Tel: (92-21) 3-587-3944, 3-536-2749

Majmua, The Art Gallery
239 Staff Lines,Fatima Jinnah Road
Karachi
Ph. # (92-21) 5213806

Momart
Anum Classic,Mezzanine,Main Shahrah-e-Faisal
Karachi-75350
Ph. # (92-21) 4530726-4530725
Studio Art
D-67,Block-9,Clifton
Karachi
Ph. # (92-21) 5836566-5843217

The Arts Council of Pakistan
M.R.Kayani Road
Karachi
Ph. # (92-21) 2633105-2635108
Fax # (92-21) 2634055

ART AND CALLIGRAPHY INSTITUTES IN KARACHI

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:45:31 PST

Art Point School of Calligraphy and Fine Arts. Location: Karachi Contact Person Muhammad Jamal Muhsin. Phone: +92-21-36041491 www.handwriting.pk

	Central Institute of Arts and Crafts. Location: Arts Council, 2nd Floor, MR Kayani Road, Karachi Phone: +92-21-32632211

	Fashion Apparel Design & Training Institute 24-D, Block 6, PECHS, Karachi Phone: +92-21-34547607

www.penandbrush.50webs.com		Indus Valley SCHOOL OF ART ST-33, Block 2, Scheme 5, Clifton, Karachi Phone: +92-21-35861039 www.indusvalley.edu.pk

		KARACHI SCHOOL OF ART www.ksa.edu.pk

		Manzar College of Arts (MCA) 3rd Floor, Merium's Complex, Bahadur ShahZafar Road, Badadurabad Phone: +92-21-34941497 www.mca.com.pk

Rising Tide: special event AT MOHATTA PALACE

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:38:36 PST

A special event hosted by the Mohatta Palace Museum in collaboration with the NED University, titled, “Public participation in the Conservation of the Tangible and Intangible Heritage of Karachi”, will be held on February 26, 2011, at the NED University, City Campus at 10am to 4pm.

Conservationists, architects, engineers, town-planners and students keen to participate in an informative seminar will benefit from attending special presentations by architects , Arif Hasan, Prof. Noman Ahmed, Prof. Aneela Naeem as well as Associate Prof. Asiya Sadiq Polack and Christophe Polack.

The programme also includes a tour of the restoration site of the Sindh Wildlife building, the planting of saplings, graffiti art, tile laying, and an informal musical performance. This event is one of the outreach activities organised by the Mohatta Palace Museum that are being held in conjunction with the exhibition The Rising Tide: New Directions in Art from Pakistan 1990-2010.

After the session, they will go to the Sind Wildlife building in tongas (Victorias) and there they have arranged special “Thailas” and lunch will be served.
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FLOWER SHOW AT SEA VIEW IN KARACHI

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:21:14 PST

Horticultural Society of Pakistan organized the 60th Annual Pakistan Flower Show this week in Karachi at the Sea View Park. Running this week till 27 February, the show ushers in the spring season with a wonderful variety of plant and flower exhibits, garden decorations, and artistic installations.
The show was organized by the Horticultural Society of Pakistan and is being enthusiastically attended by people of all ages, who are treated to many creative ideas and stalls such as “Mom’s Garden” organic farming, flower arrangement exhibits by Ikebana and the Floral Arts Society of Pakistan, as well as an exhibit by the Pakistan Bonsai Society.
The large and vibrant show features dozens of different exhibits and stalls and is bustling with colors and creative ideas, making it a pleasant and lively attraction as well as a fitting celebration of the spring season.

IN CONVERSATION WITH IQBAL HUSSAIN

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:28:11 PST

'In Conversation With Iqbal Hussain', Friday, 18 February, 2011 at Unicorn Gallery, Karachi. Nilofur Farrukh editor NuktaArt and Honorary Director of FOMMA will focus on the artist's life and work.

FUTURE OF MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES IN PAKISTAN IS A QUESTION

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 01:38:49 PST

In a recent meeting, the Ministry of Culture recommended that libraries and museums, which were part of the federal list, be handed over to the provinces in violation of the constitution.
Under the 18th Amendment, more than 350 sites and monuments were to be transferred to the provinces out of the 403 that are protected under the Antiquity Act 1975. All 403 were earlier controlled and maintained by the federal Department of Archaeology and Museums (DOAM) and the Ministry of Culture.
However, even after the passage of the constitutional amendment, the Federation was to keep and maintain around seven libraries and 13 museums besides other institutions in the country controlled or financed by the federation. And the federal government was also to control all the seven world heritage sites.
However, the Ministry of Culture has put paid to this plan.
According to some officials in the ministry, if this proposal is accepted, the Federation would lose some of the most important and ancient libraries such as the National Museum Karachi and those in the Taxila and Lahore museums established by the British before Pakistan came into being.
Similarly, the Federation would also lose more than a dozen museums â€“ Harappa Museum, Taxila Museum, Sialkot Museum and Library Allama Iqbal, Javed Manzil Lahore, Swat Museum, National Karachi Museum, Mohenjodaro Museum Quaid-i-Azam Birth Place, Omar Kot Museum (Built where Emperor Akbar was born) and Bhambhor Museum (where Mohammad bin Qasim is said to have landed).
More serious still is what this decision may mean for the artifacts and manuscripts housed at these places. “There are more than 150,000 rare manuscripts in the National Karachi Museum alone, mostly collected before partition. Who will decide their distribution,” said an official with the ministry.
Around 250,000 ancient artifacts are housed in these 13 museums, he said, adding, “How will they decide to relocate this treasure trove? Who or rather which province will get them?”
The fear, he said, was that the decision would lead to wrangling between the provinces. He explained that for instance the National Museum in Karachi boasts of manuscripts from all four provinces and once the building is placed under the care of the Sindh government, all the other three provinces will start demanding that the manuscripts from their area be returned to them.
He added that the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government had already started pressuring the Punjab government to return the statue of the Starving Buddha.
According to the official, Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan would get nothing because there were no libraries or museums in these two provinces.
Another problem that the observers feel will crop up once the buildings are handed over to the provinces is of red tape preventing exchange with other countries; the federal government is seen to do a better job of dealing with international requests. This is why, Dawn had learnt, the Punjab government recently denied a request from the US to borrow more than 200 artifacts of the Gandhara period for an exhibition in America.
“Everything was prepared — the brochures and tickets. But at the last minute the government of Punjab slapped conditions that made this exhibit impossible,” said another source with the Ministry of Culture.
In the past, Pakistan had lent rare and exquisite artifacts to France, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Korea and Thailand besides several other states for international exhibitions around the world. These did not just bring in monetary benefits but recognition above all.
Yet another problem was the province`s inability to maintain and preserve national heritage due to their financial constraints.
The proposal to transfer libraries and museums to provinces was bad idea with senators Moula Bakhsh Chandio and Dr Abdul Khaliq Pirzada who are also members of the Senate Standing Committee on Culture.
“All national libraries must stay with the Centre. This is a world wide practice for better care and preservation of historical treasures and promoting better image something provinces are less equipped to perform effectively,” they said. (Source:Dawn)

UNICORN GALLERY AND FOMMA ORGANIZED A. R. NAGORI MEMORIAL REFERENCE

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:13:48 PST

Foundation for the Museum of Modern Art (Fomma) Unicorn Art Gallery jointly organized a condolence reference in the memory of A. R. Nagori, a leading artist of Pakistan at the Unicorn Art Gallery on Thursday.
A. R. Nagori was one of Pakistan’s prominent artists who challenged the unfair forces in Pakistan through his work. He was a nature lover who believed in liberalism. Nagori’s services in the field of art are immense. He was the founder of the Fine Art Department at Sindh University.

'Kafiristan': Colour Photographs by Maureen Lines Exhibition at Goethe-Institute, Karachi

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:17:48 PDT

The area of the ancient Kafiristan – “land of the infidel”, situated on both sides of today’s Afghanistan border – is still the homeland of some Nuristani people and Kalash that maintained their polytheistic and animistic religion during the centuries. Due to their uncommon fair skin and hair the Nuristani people and the Kalash differ from the peoples living close to them and therefore often attracting the attention of European traveller. Coming from England to the Kalash valleys as a visitor in 1980 Maureen Lines never thought that in 2010 she would have been living there for nearly a quarter of a century. But as soon as in 1986 she returned, bringing with her a diploma as an emergency medical technician and henceforth taking care of the Kalash’s health situation. However Maureen Lines wasn’t satisfied with working simply as a barefoot doctor, but committed herself to the preservation of the Kalash’s culture heritage. Therefore she founded KEPS (Kalash Environmental Protection Society) and HKCA (Hindu Kush Conservation Association) in the early 90s and until today never ceased to advocate the Kalash’s needs.

The exhibition presents impressive colour photographs made by Maureen Lines during the last 30 years in order to document the Kalash’s cultural inheritance. Inauguration: Thursday, 26th October 2010, 6 pm

Poppy Seed 'Querying the Label'

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:26:05 PDT

Poppy Seed presents Querying the Label Pakistani Artists Responses to the term Islamic Art Curated by Fatima Quraishi and Sumbul Khan Imran Mir, Riffat Alvi, Shakira Masood, Manizhe Ali, Muhammad Asif Sharif, Asad Hussain Marium Agha, Fasiha Batool, Raza Zaidi, Mehwish Jawad, Zaid Hameed Opening Reception: Friday, October 22nd, 2010, 5:30 - 8pm
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Shakil Ismail Art Gallery Displays 'Still Life' by Sohail Ismail

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:56:35 PDT

Shakil Ismail Art Gallery held an exhibition of fascinating still-life paintings by the upcoming artist Sohail Ismail. Sohail Ismail was born in 1972 in Karachi and after finishing a four-year diploma in Graphic Design from the Central Institute of Arts and Crafts, Art Council Karachi, started working as a graphic designer in an advertising agency. Currently he is working as a freelance artist, and has already held a group show and a solo exhibition of his works before this one.

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The life and works of Sadequain’ a lecture by Dr. Akbar Naqvi

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:30:26 PDT

HTML clipboard ‘The life and works of Sadequain’ a lecture by Dr. Akbar Naqvi.
On Saturday 07 August 2010, a lecture has been organized at Unicorn Gallery, on the Master artist, Sadequain by Dr. Akbar Naqvi at 6:30 pm.

Dr. Akbar Naqvi is an art historian/critic and regularly wrote on art for many years and contributed to various newspapers such as The Sun, Dawn, The Muslim and Herald.

He is the Author of various books on art including Pakistan: The Making of Art and Image and Identity: Painting and Sculpture in Pakistan, 1947-1997. And has conducted seminars on Pakistani art at; The Royal Asiatic Society, University of Manchester and University of London.

For this lecture/talk Dr. Naqvi will speak at length about the Master artist Sadequain (1930-1987) Pakistan’s most prolific artist. A self-taught artist, who’s modern and innovative line work, revolutionized the history of Pakistani art. An internationally renowned artist during his own lifetime, his distinctive style and unique personal idiom were to remodel the very definition of modernism for all times. (For info: Unicorn Gallery)
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BOOK LAUNCH: SADEQUAIN KULLIYAT-E-RUBIYAT

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:58:36 PDT

Sadequain Rubiyat book launch and jute prints (limited edition/memorabilia) at Unicorn Gallery. Dr. Akbar Naqvi (Scholar, Author, Art Critic) will be speaking on the occasion. Tuesday, 3rd August 2010. Timings: 5:30 to 08:30 pm

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SINGAPORE ART SCENE: NATURE INSPIRED OIL PAINTINGS BY SORAYA SIKANDER

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:17:49 PDT

HTML clipboardOn 17 June 2010 Grand Trunk Road Art Gallery exhibited a solo display of paintings by the Pakistani artist, Soraya Sikander.

Soraya, graduated from Beaconhouse National University in 2008, and is a painter of nature.
Primarily an oil painter, accompanied by some watercolour sketches, the artist put together a
display of thirteen impressive art works ranging from floral compositions to landscapes.

From 12 by 12 inches canvases to window size and larger works were on display, adorned in bright green oil paints, lush scenes of flora in the wild, forests, jungles, woods, leafs and other such splendors from the world of nature. The dazzling display was a treat to the eyes.

The treatment of each composition varied, from heavy knife work pieces to flat textured lily flowers rich in tonal gradation. Each composition glittered with coats of sheen under the rich layers of paint.

The exhibition was well-received by the art world and was attended by the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Singapore, Mrs. Fauzia M. Sana, embassy members, Singapore Pakistani Association, as well as other patrons and supporters from the Indian and Pakistani community and local socialites.

Critics/media such as Marisse Gabrielle Reyes and Peter Annink from SAGG and others were also present for the occasion. The artist had specially flown from her country for the occasion, and participated in a dialogue with the audience.

"For me art is a spontaneous release of all the imagery that you capture in your eyes through the course of your days. I internalize a lot, moments, experiences are stored somewhere within, and this is what is exhaled on to a canvas" spoke Ms Sikander, an introverted, sensitive soul. She also commented on the impossibility of expressing herself completely through words or letters and said she can only begin to express herself through a work of art.

This is the artist's sixth exhibition, but first solo show in Singapore, and considering the response the artist received in Singapore one can safely say another one may be on the cards, by next year.

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SHAKIL ISMAIL

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:49:34 PDT

From Shakil Ismail Art Gallery, Shakil Ismail's fine work

Syed A Irfan: Miniatures Artist

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 01:06:18 PDT

A name that hardly needs any more recognition in concern with Miniature Art of Pakistan. An artist whose scales are small but scopes are certainly very big. Syed A .Irfan is undoubtedly a modern master and a true identity of Pakistan.

He stepped into the Art world in 2000, at the age of 18, by a group exhibition of Miniature with other artist. An exhibition marked as “The Revival of Miniature Art in Pakistan” by Late S.Amjad Ali .A gap of 40 years between the exhibition of this duo and the past artist certainly makes it a Revival.
The difference between Syed A. Irfan and other miniaturists is the purity of his soul which in turn runs into his colors and strokes. There is a life in his miniature and one finds himself under the magical spell in no time.
Syed A. Irfan has truly revolutionized miniature art and has succeeded in creating the most authentic fusion of Miniature Art and Calligraphy Art. He has taken a bold step and enter a phase where ‘isms' take birth , where artist dare enter in a whole lifetime. I personally feel that artist like Syed Abdul Irfan are not born in centuries and hope that the greatness of his personality which has now started to erupt on the surface paper is recorded in time as a golden chapter in itself.

PERMANENT DISPLAY:
2004 Displayed Work (London )
2007 Displayed Work (Golf Club, Dubai )
2007 Display in Efroze Chemicals Industries Pvt. Ltd. Karachi
2008 Display in Pakistan embassy in Delhi India

ACHIEVEMENTS:
Best Performance Award in PTV (Pakistan Television) 2007
Special Prize in Sadequain Award Exhibition 2006
First Prize in All Degree College Art Exhibition 2001

EXHIBITIONS:
Solo Exhibition:
2010 Solo Exhibition at Citi Gallery Karachi.
2005 Solo Exhibition at The Art Gallery Karachi.

International Show:
2008 Group Exhibition at Dubai Auditorium.
2008 Miniature Group Exhibition at I.I.C Art Gallery, Delhi, India.
Seven Days in the Art World Three Hundred Lessons in Art With Art in Mind: A Collection of Sixty Art Lessons

ALL ABOUT LIFE STYLES SUMMER-2010

noreply@blogger.com (Hamara Karachi Festival) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:18:21 PDT

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ALL ABOUT LIFE STYLES SUMMER-2010
KARACHI, June 24: The Dawn Media Group’s “All About Lifestyles Summer-2010” exhibition opens at 3pm on Friday at the Karachi Expo Centre. The family-only event will continue on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 10pm.

According to the organisers, the exhibition brings over 200 exhibitors of the finest brands and more than 300,000 visitors together every year.

Spread over six halls and the entire complex of the Expo Centre, this year’s event will have the added attraction of Faces & Places, a photographic exhibition displaying works by Tapu Javeri, Owais Yakub, Imran Awan, Shah Murad and Zain Mankani.