British HC inaugurates cultural session
The Asian Study Group's 'Opening Event' marks the beginning of the cultural season in Islamabad when experts in the field are invited to share their expertise, knowledge and experience with the Islamabad community.
Welcoming the audience, the ASG Patron, British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, said: "Pakistan has an extraordinarily rich and diverse artistic tradition, and contemporary art gives us a fascinating window into how artists are exploring identity, culture, tradition and change today."
"It is a pleasure to open the Asian Study Group's 202627 programme with a celebration of Pakistani creativity, and of the cultural exchange and discovery that the Asian Study Group does so much to encourage," she added.
The multimedia presentation "A Window into Contemporary Pakistani Art" by Dr Arjumand Faisel, captivated the audience consisting of Diplomats, local gentry and voices enthusiasts.
An engaging visual journey into the ideas, concerns, and creative shaping contemporary Pakistani art scene, it offered a glimpse into the diverse and evolving landscape of art in Pakistan today.
Through the works of a selection of about 50 contemporary artists, the presentation explored the varied ways in which artists respond to identity, society, culture, tradition, and the changing world around them.
Dr Arjumand Faisel, a medical doctor by profession, has had the opportunity of close interaction with leading painters of Pakistan, which created his passionate involvement in the world of art.