'Perspectives on Pakistan' opens
Visitors engage with powerful visual narratives by Amir Khan, Luke Myers, Anita Schneider, and Shahzad Ahmad at the ‘Perspectives on Pakistan’ photography exhibition, held at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), Islamabad. PHOTO: EXPRESS
The photography exhibition 'Perspectives on Pakistan', showcasing the work of Amir Khan, Luke Myers, Anita Schneider, and Shahzad Ahmad, opened on Thursday at Gallery 2 of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). The featured artists present a unique visual narrative capturing diverse perspectives of the country.
Federal Minister for the National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, inaugurated the exhibition. Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation, Managing Director, Aftab Rana, was the guest of honour and PNCA Director General Ayoub Jamali also attended the event.
Luke and Shahzad, passionate hobbyists, displayed vivid images of landscapes, portraits, and scenes of everyday life, highlighting the colour and detail that reflects the diversity across the country. Amir Khan, a committed photojournalist, presented compelling visuals from remote regions, offering a glimpse into communities and stories often overlooked. Anita Schneider's portraits and art photography introduced a personal journey through Pakistan, reflecting themes of identity and human connection.
In his opening remarks, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, praised the initiative for its thoughtful curation and creative approach in portraying Pakistan's beauty, diversity, and cultural richness. He acknowledged the efforts of the photographers in capturing powerful visual stories that reflect both the familiar and lesser-seen aspects of the country.
Mohammad Ayoub Jamali, along with curator Mariam Ahmed, extended their support and played a key role in bringing together the exhibition, ensuring it reflected both artistic merit and cultural relevance.
The opening drew a diverse audience from the arts, media, diplomatic community, and development sectors. It was well-attended and warmly received, with visitors appreciating the variety of perspectives and the shared message that photography speaks across languages and backgrounds.
The exhibition will remain open to the public until 25 May and can be visited during official PNCA gallery hours.
PNCA has also announced a photography workshop to complement this exhibition on Friday (today) at 10 am. The photographers Amir Khan and Anita Schneider will be conducting this workshop.