The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) organised a one-day painting exhibition titled “Sufism and Culture”, showcasing the universal message of Sufism and the rich cultural heritage of Punjab through the expressive medium of visual art. The exhibition was inaugurated by Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani. It featured more than 30 artworks by […]
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Russia shuns Oscars as Ukraine standoff hits arts
Russia has decided not to put forward a film to compete in the Oscars this year, as Moscow’s deteriorating ties with the West over Ukraine have hit arts and culture. “The presidium of the Film Academy of Russia has decided not to nominate a national film for the Oscars award of the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2022,” […]
President Arif Alvi for promoting arts education to project soft image of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday called for promoting arts education to effectively project the soft image of Pakistan. He said that the government attached utmost significance to the education sector and was taking steps for the socio-economic progress of the country by focusing on human resource development. He made these remarks at a briefing […]
Art show seeks the ‘real Moscow’ in grim suburbs
As sleet falls on a cold November day, communist-era apartment blocks dominating Moscow´s suburban skyline look bleak and forbidding. But it´s precisely these sprawling city outskirts that are the focus of a major international art exhibition. “Beyond the Center” is staging art events across Moscow´s vast urban space starting this fall and culminating in March […]
Unique exhibition of arts and craft in Lahore unveils expression of true beauty
LAHORE: Mehmil (meaning the “carrier” of something, usually a palanquin laid on the back of an elephant to carry women through their expedition), a home décor store, graced a large number of renowned names and art admirers to its rare exhibit of art, craft and antiques on its opening on Thursday at Studio O, Syed […]