NAG showcases Pak-Iran-Afghan cultural connections

17 Feb, 2009

An exhibition of contemporary art of Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan is continuing here at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) with the title of "Living Traditions". Curetted by a British curator, Jemima Montagu, the display traces trace the contemporary trends in art, practised in the three Muslim neighbouring countries by the eminent artists.
The ground-breaking exhibition is organised in collaboration with Turquoise Mountain and Canadian Embassy at the National Art Gallery (NAG). According to the visitors, this exhibition is a unique attraction for the people twin cities, as the artists of three Asian countries have responded on one topic.
With a blend of the culture from three countries, the prominent artists of these countries have given their art pieces for the event, Director General PNCA, Naeem Tahir told APP here. The same exhibition was held in Afghan and after display in Pakistan, it will travel to Iran for introducing the art of the participating countries to mark the rich cultural diversity of historical linkages and dynamism of this region, he added.

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