By: Rafay Mahmood KARACHI: The troupe from the National Arts and Performance Academy (Napa) that was all set to perform in New Delhi, returned to Pakistan with a heavy heart. Contrary to what was expected after such a disappointing experience, the Napa premises was buzzing with activity; the campus was full of graduates, students and […]
By: Peerzada Salman KARACHI: There is a marked difference between questions raised by artists and those put by other important figures such as politicians and social scientists regarding society’s shortcomings. The latter seek tangible, physical change within geographical confines whereas the former look to revolutionise society on a psychosomatic level, that is, they investigate the […]
LAHORE: A solo exhibition of paintings titled ‘Quintessence’ by Maliha Azami Aga kicked off at the Hamail Art Gallery on Wednesday. Renowned painter Mian Ijazul Hassan and Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Mujahid Kamran inaugurated the exhibition in a unique way. Instead of the conventional practice of just cutting the ribbon, a painting […]
By: Peerzada Salman KARACHI: The Renaissance was not just a significant shift in the history of mankind in terms of the revival of knowledge (of Greek ideas, to be precise). It also marked an extraordinary confluence of art and religion. The paintings made in that era (not to mention plays, poems and essays) pulled out […]
KARACHI: The Japanese calendars are good messengers to introduce the huge variety of aspects of Japanese culture into different societies. This was stated by Akira Ouchi, Consul General of Japan, on the occasion of inauguration ceremony of Japanese calendars 2013 at Japan Information and Culture Centre on Monday. Talking to Daily Times, he said basic […]
KARACHI: The fourth three-day Karachi literature festival will begin at Beach Luxury Hotel on Feb 15. To be held under the auspices of the Oxford University Press, the festival would be open from 10am to 6.30pm. Dawn
An exhibition of miniatures by Donia Kaiser opens at the Chawkandi art gallery on Tuesday at 5.30pm. The show titled “The Other Side” will continue till Jan 30. Dawn
KARACHI: An exhibition of paintings by Komail Aijazuddin opens at the Canvas art gallery on Tuesday at 5pm. The show titled “Pray Tell” will continue till Jan 31 daily from 11am to 8pm (excluding Sunday). Dawn
By: Ahtesham Azhar KARACHI: The renowned international metal sculpture, Amin Gulgee, recently orchestrated another live performance at his gallery entitled ‘Riwahyti: One Night Stand’ and brought together filmmakers, actors, architects, musicians, and photographers to do a creative and interactive live performance on the theme. Guests were amused by the 21 beautifully curated performances which took […]
LAHORE: French Ambassador to Pakistan Philippe Thiebaud on Saturday held an interactive discussion with the media and honoured Islamic arts, at the Alliance Française of Lahore. The ambassador hosted a projection of short videos on the latest department of the Louvre Museum in Paris. He reminded the audience of the objective of the world-renowned museum […]
By: Peerzada Salman KARACHI: It was an evening of lilting melodies and thumping beats as music buffs enjoyed a delightful couple of hours of fusion music organised by Tehzeeb Foundation, Alliance Francaise and the Goethe Institut Karachi to mark the 50th anniversary of the treaty of friendship (Elysee) between France and Germany at the Alliance […]
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has issued order to protect 44 out of 91 archaeological sites that were handed over to the province under the 18th Amendment. Archaeology and Museums Director Prof Shah Nazar Khan said that the protection order was issued under the Protection Order and Antiquity Act 1997 about the sites that were […]
LAHORE: The third solo exhibition of Mud-Toonz by cartoonist Mudassar Butt kicked off at Alhamra Art Gallery on Monday. A total of 139 art pieces were put on display at the exhibition. All the drawings and sketches were made using vibrant colours. A large number of students from NCA and the Punjab University attended the […]
By: Zehra Husain KARACHI: Ceramics is a down to earth art form. The opening day of the seminar for the Fourth ASNA Clay Triennial only cemented this notion, beyond its obvious connotation, when visiting ceramists spoke about their art work at the VM Rangoonwalla Center. “20 years ago, it was important for me to say […]
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