NM Art Gallery presents ‘Magical Narratives’
A group exhibition of 15 acclaimed miniature
painters from Pakistan
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NM
Art Gallery, a leading showcase for affordable contemporary art, is
pleased to announce Magical Narratives,
a specially curated group exhibition that brings together new works by a host
of 15 acclaimed artists from Pakistan.
The
exhibition, which debuts on December 4th at DIFC and runs till the end of the
year, reflects upon the nature and the use of visual narratives as a bonding
force in cultural and cross cultural contexts, and is inspired primarily by the
various styles of miniature painting,
one of the three distinctive forms of Islamic art, alongside calligraphy and illumination.
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“This
exhibition aims to celebrate the heritage of Islamic art and the style of
miniature painting in particular, as well as showcase art as storytelling and
embodiment of who we are as people and as society”, explained Maliha Bhutto
Rahimtoola, who co-founded the NM Art Gallery in 2009 together with Nyla Qayoom
Noorani.
“We
live in a world that is like a dense forest of events that are confusing,
distracting and transforming us. It is through these narratives that we make
sense of the time, space and world we live in”, added Maliha Bhutto Rahimtoola.
Muhammad Atif Khan Landscape of the heart |
The
overarching theme of the collection is storytelling as a multifaceted process
and pathway to relate and share experiences, aspirations, desires, passions,
which form compelling narratives at individual and collective levels and create
a symbiotic body of work.
"Over
the years, it has become increasingly important to us the need to enable
experiences that encourage and expand the engagement of art viewers”, said Nyla
Qayoom Noorani. “Magical Narratives creates
an authentic experience that encourages viewers to explore storytelling with
the same curiosity, abandon and freedom as the artists themselves. We're very excited
to see this exhibition come to life", concluded Nyla Qayoom Noorani.
Sakina Akhbat Man Nami Goyam Anal Haq |
The
exhibition features a total of 45 works by the following artists: M. Atif Khan,
Amna Hashmi, Afshan Yousaf, Beenish Khalid, Fatima Shakeel, Farah Mahmood, Maimoona
Riaz, Mehrbano Khattak, Saima Beenish, Saima Ali, Silwat Mumtaz, Saira Abbasi, Sakina
Akbar, Zaira Ahmed Zaka and Nadia Rahat.
Saima Ali Transcending Borders |
Magical Narratives will be on display at DIFC from 4th
to 6th of December, then at the NM Art Gallery till year end. For
more information about the exhibition and other upcoming shows, please contact NM
Art Gallery at +971 50 6265270 or visit the gallery at The House of Zunn
Showroom, on Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai.
The gallery is open Sunday to Thursday, from 10 am – 6pm.
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