24 artists showcase their artworks at ‘The New Wave’ exhibition

When fresh graduates of art step into the practical field of art, their first concern is to showcase their artwork in front of an audience that appreciates their art and provides them with a bridge to continue making their art. To do so, there are a few galleries that provide them with a platform to promote their art. ArtLane Gallery at Port Grand is one of them that exhibited the works of fresh graduates from the art institutes of Karachi, such as the Visual Studies Department of Karachi University, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, and Karachi School of Art.

‘The New Wave’ is the title of this exhibition, in which 24 artists showcase their artworks. The title of this exhibition was brought up by the gallery curator, Khalid Soomro, and according to him, the reason behind this title was the fresh graduates who will shape the future of art. These fresh graduates bring new ideas, deep questions, and creative energy. Their works reflect the heartbeat of our society, its joys, struggles, dreams, and shifting identities.

The featured artists are Amna Akram, Anmol Zaman, Aruj Fahim, Atrooba Ahmed, Bisma Ali, Barha Ahmed, Daniyah, Dua Azeem, Dua Rashid, Hafsa Tahir, Izzah Awan, Laiba Tanveer, Laraib Ijaz, Maham Isha Abbasi, Monika Kumari, Myera Hussain, Nadia Malik, Neha Ufaq, Ruhma Razik, Saarina Qayyum, Saba Ismail, Syeda Hiba Zehra, Tuba Shahab, and Zaina Mushtaq.

All participating artists beautifully transformed their thoughts, explorations, desires, and reflections into Visuals that are captivating for the audience.

This exhibition opened on 3rd June and continues until 29th June 2025, and the gallery curator plans to continue curating this show every year with the new wave of artists.