CITY PULSE: In the garden of words and nature

The MainFrame Gallery is hosting Mohammad Ibrahim’s solo art exhibition titled ‘In the garden of words and nature’ from September 27 to October 6. Call 021-35824455 for more information on the show.

IMPermanence

The ArtChowk Gallery is hosting Nayab Noor and SM Raza’s art exhibition titled ‘IMPermanence’ from September 29 to October 11. In this show they experiment with colour, texture and form to depict florescence and decay in our world. Nothing is whole apart from impressions caught on canvas of the passage of time and life. And the imperfection and its restless movement are stunningly beautiful and eminently worthy of our attention. Call 021-35300482 for more information.

360 Degree

The ArtKaam Gallery is hosting Fariya Zaeem, Marium Khan, Nimra Shahid, Sadaf Farasat and Syeda Zainab Taj’s art exhibition titled ‘360 Degree’ from September 29 to October 6. Yasmeen Lari, Pakistan’s first female architect and a leading urban conservationist will inaugurate the show. Call 0317-1160642 for more information.

Wolfgang Haffner Concert

The Goethe-Institut Pakistan will host a concert of Wolfgang Haffner & Band from 8pm to 11pm on October 18 at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi. This concert is one of the 10 performances on their South Asian tour. Haffner is one of Europe’s most prolific jazz drummers and composers. He has played with some of the best known German and international jazz musicians across generations and has garnered enormous international success. He will be performing for a second time in Karachi after many years. Call 021-35661633 for more information.

Stradivaria Concert

The Alliance Française de Karachi and the Goethe-Institut Pakistan will host a Franco-German concert titled ‘Stradivaria’ from 8pm to 11pm on October 26 at the Karachi Marriott Hotel. Driven by the desire to revive the music of the greatest Baroque composers, Daniel Cuiller created Stradivaria in 1987. Before this, he had already achieved great success, enjoying a first-rate reputation at both national and international levels. Call 021-35873402 or 021-35661633 for more information on how you can experience classical music with the Baroque ensemble.

The Bartered Co-Resident

The Koel Gallery is hosting Syed Faraz Ali’s solo art exhibition titled ‘The Bartered Co-Resident’ until October 4. While researching for his Master’s degree in Sydney, Ali grasped the significance of Pakistan’s relationship with Australia. After returning home, he can relate to both nations with a lot more understanding. Call 021-35831292 for more information.