Art Exhibition
Exploring the Nexus of Tradition and Modernity in Karachi’s Latest Art Exhibitions
Imagine stepping into a realm where the past and future converge, where every brushstroke tells a story not just of its creator, but of a society in flux. This is precisely the experience awaiting visitors at Karachi’s premier art galleries this month. As a journalist with years of covering the cultural heartbeat of cities worldwide, I’ve always been drawn to stories that paint a picture (pun intended) of societal evolution. Karachi’s current art scene is a vibrant tapestry of such narratives, with The Canvas Gallery, The Sanat Initiative, and the Indus Valley School Gallery at its epicenter.
Unreal Estate: A Glimpse into Urban Transformation
At The Canvas Gallery, the ‘Unreal Estate’ exhibition by Ali Raza and Samina Iqbal stands as a testament to urban evolution. The pieces delve into the relationship between man and the ever-changing landscape of urban settings. Through their art, Raza and Iqbal invite us into a reflective dialogue on how urbanization shapes our identity and vice versa. The exhibition is a mirror held up to the city of Karachi, displaying a blend of nostalgia and critique that resonates deeply with anyone who has witnessed the rapid transformations of their own cities. For more information, art enthusiasts can dial 021-35861523.
Fundraiser for Animals 26th March – 6th April 2025 Helping Paws presents DOWN TO THE BONE 2, a collective art exhibition to raise funds for animals in the UK and overseas. 26 March – 6th April. Wed – Sat 10am – 4pm: Sun 1pm – 4pm (Closed Mon & Tues). The Grange Gallery, The Green Rottingdean, BN2 7HA.
54 artists from around the country have contributed paintings and sculptures. Artists include Dr Marc Abrahams OBE, or ‘Marc the Vet’, author, broadcaster, TV personality and animal welfare campaigner based at The Mewes Vets in Rottingdean, Romany Mark Bruce, painter and creator of the Brighton AIDS Memorial, and Sarah Sellers a Rottingdean resident who is the daughter of the late Peter Sellers.
The Art Fringe is proudly presenting “Through the Eyes of Women”, its biennial exhibition marking International Women’s Day (IWD). Through art, the exhibition aims to amplify and celebrate the voices of creative women. Female artists practising in a variety of mediums and approaches will be displaying their work in response to this year’s brief: “What does faith mean to you as a woman?”.
A Scottish folk singer’s mining heritage struck a chord with a University of Dundee student who has created artwork for a new exhibition.
Culann Mackay, a third-year Illustration student at the University’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD), has created a new print based on a recorded conversation from Fife musician Barbara Dymock.
