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	<title>The News International - <![CDATA[Arts]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inside Abu Dhabi's newly opened National History Museum ]]></title>
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                				<![CDATA[Abu Dhabi opened a world-class Natural History Museum, in December 2025 as the spectacular Zayed National Museum&mdash;an immersive art museum.Located in the heart of the Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi, the national museum of the UAE celebrates the rich culture, history, and in-depth...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Serie A monkey artist apologises, says was misunderstood]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Dec 2019 01:22:37 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[ROME: The artist who created images of monkeys for an anti-racism campaign by Italy&acute;s Serie A said his work was misunderstood, but apologised to those offended. The Italian artist, Simone Fugazzotto, told La Repubblica that his idea to portray whites, Asians and blacks as monkeys was...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ismail Gulgee's everlasting painting experience]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Dec 2019 15:03:47 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Ismail Gulgee&rsquo;s everlasting painting experienceIsmail Gulgee loved to paint so much so that he once said, &ldquo;I find it difficult to speak about my paintings because the act of putting together words only explains and cannot make real the experience, which for me, is the only reality, the...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nature's pleasing hues depicted on canvas]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:44:17 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Nature's pleasing hues depicted on canvasThe pleasing hues of nature unveiled in the landscape paintings of a group of artists radiate the ambiance of the Artscene Galleries, Karachi. The scenic beauty of the natural theme &mdash; the shades of evening, the mist of morning and the shine of...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rare Gauguin fetches 9.5 mn euros at Paris auction]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/578267-rare-gauguin-fetches-95-mn-euros-at-paris-auction]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Dec 2019 04:13:50 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[PARIS: A rare canvas by French artist Paul Gauguin from his time in Tahiti fetched 9.5 million euros  in Paris on Tuesday, nearly twice its estimated value, the auction house said.The bidding had drawn keen interest amid growing controversy over Gauguin&acute;s relationships with young girls on...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Vibrant compositions]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:58:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[KARACHI: Karachiites enjoyed a group exhibition at Ocean Art Galleries including artworks by artists Abrar Ahmed, A Q Arif, Chitra Pritam, Moazzam Ali, Muhammad Arshad and Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi.After a long time I went through these artists' works. All of them have done the same style of work over...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Artist Mashkoor Raza's bold and soft compositions]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/574716-mashkoor-razas-bold-and-soft-compositions]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:55:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Filled with energy and life Mashkoor Raza's new works at Ejaz Art Gallery, Lahore were like a breath of fresh air. The artist has great natural creative ability and skill in rendition of colours, handling of space and composition. His forceful strokes combined with a play of light and...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sanki King brings a burst of energy in graffiti]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:47:34 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Sanki King brings burst of energy in graffitiKarachiites witnessed a brief collection of the voices, images, colours, symbols, energies and situations that have emerged out of the abyss so far; a glimpse of what Abdullah Ahmed Khan aka Sanki King carries inside him in a solo exhibition titled...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Remembering the forgotten]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:05:04 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Sculptures having elongated bodies alongside colourful paintings of domestic scenes, geometric designs, seals and alluring female figures representing ancient art forms reflecting Sindh&rsquo;s history and traditions welcome visitors at Artscene Gallery, Karachi in a group show titled &ldquo;New...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA['Being Edhi' – means to serve humanity]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/547928-being-edhi-means-to-serve-humanity]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:45:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[&lsquo;Being Edhi&rsquo; &ndash; means to serve humanityNowadays art enthusiasts are enjoying the much-anticipated second Karachi Biennale that began on October 26 and will continue till November 26 for citizens to witness various forms of art by local and international artists.Curated by Muhammad...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[New technique reveals lost splendours of Herculaneum art]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/545619-new-technique-reveals-lost-splendours-of-herculaneum-art]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Oct 2019 05:46:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[ERCOLANO: One of the best preserved Roman houses at Herculaneum reopened on Wednesday after more than 30 years, its exquisite paintings brought back to life thanks to a revolutionary new technique.The three-storey House of the Bicentenary is perhaps the most beautiful noble house so far excavated...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Louvre offers virtual ´tete-a-tete´ with the Mona Lisa]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/544768-louvre-offers-virtual-tete-a-tete-with-the-mona-lisa]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Oct 2019 01:01:41 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[PARIS: The Mona Lisa is a singular sensation at the Louvre&acute;s upcoming retrospective of Leonardo da Vinci, starring in a virtual reality experience because she cannot appear in person.Organisers of the blockbuster show featuring 11 of the Renaissance master&acute;s paintings decided to leave...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Traditional 'unnatural selection' ]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:45:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The first impression visitors have, when they enter the Canvas Gallery, Karachi is of beauty and tranquility just as if they are in a garden. Colourful flowers scattered everywhere on the walls in Fatima Munir Amjad&rsquo;s paintings welcome Karachiites to her solo show titled &lsquo;Unnatural...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Top 5 pictures from The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award 2019 ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/542827-top-5-pictures-from-the-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-award-2019]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:07:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award 2019 were announced during a formal ceremony which was held at the London Natural History Museum. The competition was developed with the intention of housing and nurturing talent, young and old alike. The whole competition is produced and...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Karachinama: Up, close and personal]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/541500-karachinama-up-close-and-personal]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:21:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Ahmed Javed&rsquo;s artwork titled &lsquo;Imran Qureshi Studio&rsquo; in gouache has been unanimously proclaimed as the winner of The 2019 Sovereign Asian Art Prize in Hong Kong. The jurors gave Imran Qureshi&rsquo;s Studio by Ahmed Javed the highest score in the history of the prize. He worked in...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA['Love Letters' to Noor Jehan: Nazia Ejaz pays tribute to her mother]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/538347-a-tribute-to-madam-noor-jahan]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:01:25 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[I am a great fan of Madam Noor Jahan and I still enjoy her songs daily since I started listening to them in my childhood and it is quite interesting that I have learned the Punjabi language by listening to her songs.Noor Jehan was truly a symbol of female empowerment. She was the first liberal...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The place I live in]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/534810-the-place-i-live-in]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:08:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Artist Sania Mushtaq&rsquo;s works reflects much of her views of the world showcased in a series of collaborations between realistic figures and compositions in a solo exhibition art Mainframe Gallery, Karachi.Titled &lsquo;Rah Guzar&rsquo; the exhibition shows different changing creations that...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[In conversation with the man behind Sanat art gallery ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/532429-in-conversation-with-the-man-behind-sanat-art-gallery]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:38:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[&ldquo;You hear? Sanat is closing. It&rsquo;s over&hellip;&rdquo;&ldquo;Yeah&hellip;.That guy, Abid Aziz Merchant, he&rsquo;s totally left the art-scene!&rdquo;&ldquo;Of course, he is all in films now. Seen social media lately?&rdquo;Six years ago, Abid came to the decision to quit his banking...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's grandson showcases portraits of life and death in distinct art exhibition ]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:43:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Nadeem Zuberi with artist Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, working on one of his instalations.Multifaceted instalation, and the first to unite Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto&rsquo;s performance, video, and textile-based practices in a solo show titled &lsquo;Tomorrow We Inherit the Earth: Notes from a Guerrilla...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Words - Multitudes of perspectives]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/527921-words-multitudes-of-perspectives]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:28:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Words are the most misunderstood entities of the world. The grievances that &lsquo;words&rsquo; hold against us ironically cannot be put down to mere words which is why artist Muzzumil Ruheel decided to find reasons for communication failure among people that occurs only because of...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Constellation of ideas]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Sep 2019 19:03:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A group exhibition titled 'Microcosm 3' at Gandhara Art Gallery, Karachi curated by Adeel uz Zafar included artworks by twenty women artists. The show brought insight into how this generation of artists experiences and reinterprets identity, sexuality, environment and political learning through...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Leonardo da Vinci´s mechanical lion goes on display in Paris]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/525026-leonardo-da-vincis-mechanical-lion-goes-on-display-in-paris]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Sep 2019 03:21:49 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[PARIS: Leonardo da Vinci&acute;s famous mechanical lion on Wednesday went on display in Paris for a month, in a tribute to the Renaissance master 500 years after his death.The lion, which is two metres  high and three metres long and made of wood with a metal mechanism, is a reconstruction based...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Expressions of inner selves through 'The Skin We Live In']]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/521629-expressions-of-inner-selves-through-the-skin-we-live-in]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Sep 2019 16:19:11 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Artist: Ahmed Ali ManganharA four-person show titled &ldquo;The Skin We Live In&rdquo; at Canvas Gallery, Karachi showcased contemporary artists concerned with expression of their inner selves in relation to the external world, creating visual vocabularies that transcend the boundaries of language...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Contemporary calligraphy]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:44:24 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[After graduating in 1983 in Fine Arts with first position and a gold medal award, Shakil Ismail chose calligraphy as a mode of expression and did a lot of work in this genre. Then after some time in the 90s, he started doing calligraphic work on glass castings and then moved towards jewelry...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA['Naya Pakistan']]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Aug 2019 11:05:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The Sanat Gallery at Karachi examined what 'Naya Pakistan' means to the contemporary artists of  the country while celebrating completion of its 5th anniversary in a group show titled 'Naya Pakistan'. Every single piece by 22 participating artists, who are practicing various genres of art,...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Silk Road Cultural Expo tourism festival open in Gansu China]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 04 Aug 2019 14:49:12 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[BEIJING: The month-long annual fourth Silk Road  International Cultural Expo and the ninth Dunhuang Tour-Silk Road International Tourism Festival started with a grand joint opening ceremony featuring stunning cultural performances in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[When library becomes adventure]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/502092-when-library-becomes-adventure]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:18:28 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Each artist made his/her discoveries about gardens and libraries in a group exhibition titled &lsquo;If You Have A Garden In Your Library&rsquo; at AAN Gandhara Art Space. Including four artists works Cyra Ali, Onaiz Taji, Samya Arif and Sara Khan the exhibition was curated by Malika Abbas with...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Simplicity, contemplation and silence]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Jul 2019 12:24:32 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Shaukat Ali Khokhar's white paintings against a black background seemed quiet and calm in a solo exhibition titled &lsquo;Labyrinth&rsquo; at Koel Gallery, Karachi. Just like rain drops in a dark night. The paintings depicted simplicity, contemplation and silence.Devoid of the existence, his...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lubna Jehangir celebrates strong women on canvas with her strokes]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Jun 2019 14:41:16 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                                    <![CDATA[<img src="https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2019-06-25/l_489635_025117_updates.jpg"/>]]>
                				<![CDATA[Painting became a lifetime romance for Lubna Jehangir as she practiced painting patiently in a very delicate way without any breaks till today. Through all these years painting became a meditation for her after spending a long hectic day; a means to calm down.A keen reader of fantasy and folklore,...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spacebar: IVS graduates exhibit their perceptions of the world]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:24:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Students recently graduated from Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture&rsquo;s  fine art class of 2018 presented their multidisciplinary practices in a group show titled &ldquo;Spacebar&rdquo; at Koel Gallery, Karachi.The exhibition included twenty-four emerging artists. Dealing with their...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The various dimensions of life]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 11 Jun 2019 11:24:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[An exhibition of Anjum Alix Noon&rsquo;s artworks titled &ldquo;Take a Piece of my Heart&rdquo; at the Canvas Gallery, Karachi gave a different perspective of life to the viewers. The artist showed another point of view about main objective of life through his paintings.The series of paintings...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Islamic Calligraphy: The art of spiritual world]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:08:37 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Painting by Hanif Ramay Calligraphy is a centuries-old tradition of an artistic writing of different languages by using its alphabets in many different manners. Calligraphy is recognized by various scripts that have invented and gained popularity in that particular language. These...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reflections of Sindh]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 May 2019 11:16:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The art lovers worldwide are drawn to the rich culture of Pakistan especially Sindh because of its rich heritage. A group exhibition of vibrant works by the faculty of CEAD, 'Center of Excellence in Art and Design&rsquo;, Jamshoro, Sindh at Koel Gallery, Karachi saw a celebration of artists from...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistani artist Sara Shakeel highlights beauty & light through crystal]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/475282-artist-sara-shakeel-highlights-beauty-light-through-crystal]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 May 2019 12:38:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[LONDON: Visual Pakistani artist Sara Shakeel has said that her latest crystal installation for London exhibition is inspired by the memories of childhood which were filled with family get-togethers which are becoming non-existent these days.Speaking to this correspondent at the exhibition of her...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Elements of diversity]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 May 2019 12:40:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A group exhibition at Art scene Gallery, Karachi titled &ldquo;Organized Chaos&rdquo; featured a collection of five artists. The paintings showed the creative art skills that depicted country&rsquo;s different social and behavioural issues. The artworks hold an element of diversity and intensity...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tracing Jamil Naqsh's spiritual link to Picasso]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 May 2019 15:44:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The challenge to grasp and comprehend the nature evoked a search and exploration that led renowned Pakistani artist Jamil Naqsh to this world of art. To him, form was a complete entity full of meaning. Born in 1939 in Kairana, Naqsh was brought up in the atmosphere of old-world refinement and...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Monet painting draws $110.7 million at New York auction]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 May 2019 05:27:27 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[
    

NEW YORK: A Claude Monet painting from his "Meules"  series drew $110.7 million in New York on Tuesday in an auction record for the French artist.The sale at Sotheby&acute;s fetched one of the 10 highest prices ever seen at auction.]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Into master artist Saeed Akhtar's ethereal world]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/471279-into-master-artist-saeed-akhtars-ethereal-world]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 May 2019 12:51:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[As a senior artist Saeed Akhtar has developed his expertise in the field of art on the basis of sheer hard work, dedication and perseverance. Painting and drawing are two sources for his expression. His sensibilities of form, texture and colour including black and white are par excellence. His...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Masood A Khan's walk down memory lane presented in latest artwork]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/467820-masood-a-khans-walk-down-memory-lane]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 May 2019 11:15:31 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[KARACHI: Masood A Khan&rsquo;s solo exhibition titled &lsquo;Boond boond barasti yadoon ki baarish&rsquo; at Koel Gallery, Karachi was a treat for art lovers. Masood has delved into human emotions and sentiments and memories in his awe-inspiring work while conveying these volatile and...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Karachi designers present fusion of contemporary, modern home décor in exhibit]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 04 May 2019 16:57:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Photo: Asad FarooqKARACHI: Five furniture designers came together on Friday to bring forth a revolution in the home d&eacute;cor through the innovative fusion in modern and contemporary lifestyle at SOL House.In a collaborative effort with the house of SOL Foods, Sana Khan Niazi of Paimona brought...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Newly identified Leonardo portrait on show in London]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/466057-newly-identified-leonardo-portrait-on-show-in-london]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 02 May 2019 15:09:11 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A 500-year-old sketch of a bearded man was on Thursday revealed to be one of only two surviving portraits of Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci made during his lifetime.The drawing, believed to have been made by an assistant, is part of the Royal Collection and will be displayed in an exhibition...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[An ode to Pakistan's heritage through unique home décor]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/465222-an-ode-to-pakistans-heritage-through-unique-home-dcor]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Apr 2019 15:17:58 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The word tasteful in Pakistan evidently clings on to Western ideas in not just a system of belief but also in minute and everyday things like the way we make our homes with every corner announcing its disassociation with its locality and culture.Challenging this exact belief, five furniture...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Scot Pakistani Imtiaz Dharker to be poet laureate]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/464711-scot-pakistani-imtiaz-dharker-to-be-poet-laureate]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:28:24 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Imtiaz Dharker  with her daughter Ayesha DharkerLONDON: A Lahore-born Pakistani Scottish Muslim is expected to be named next month as the new poet laureate, replacing Carol Ann Duffy.Imtiaz Dharker, 65, would be the first Asian, Muslim or Pakistani person and second woman to become poet...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Capturing distorted realities]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/463275-capturing-distorted-realities]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:49:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                                    <![CDATA[<img src="https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2019-04-26/l_463275_122446_updates.jpg"/>]]>
                				<![CDATA[KARACHI: A recipient of President&rsquo;s Award for Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz, acclaimed artist Mian Ijaz-ul-Hassan's recent solo exhibition titled 'New News Newest' at Canvas Gallery, Karachi covered current political and social issues of the country intertwined with each other...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Artists explore technique, sensibility and understanding in unique artwork ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/461470-technique-sensibility-and-understanding]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:17:35 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                                    <![CDATA[<img src="https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2019-04-22/l_461470_114153_updates.jpg"/>]]>
                				<![CDATA[A group show of four emerging artists&rsquo; exposed endless possible ways to produce multi-faceted experiences through their artworks titled "Eclectic Mix" at Sanat Gallery, Karachi.Famous artists Abida Dahri, Sulaman Arshad, Wajahat Saeed and Yaseen Khan used different techniques and styles to...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Regional attributes and experiences at Art Dubai 2019]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/455127-regional-attributes-and-experiences-at-art-dubai-2019]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:10:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Nadeem Zuberi  and renowned artist and sculptor Shahid Rassam  at Art Dubai 2019 Fair.Art Dubai is an international fair, which focuses on regional attributes and experiences and this year too I had an inspiring experience. Visiting Art Dubai Fair always brings new experiences and things that...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Creative styles and concerns at Art Dubai 2019]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:44:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum at Canvas Gallery, Karachi booth at Art Dubai 2019.Art Dubai is an international fair where paintings, photographs, sculptures and art installations adorned the vast space along Jumeirah beach. In vivid colours or black and white the paintings and sculptures...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mingling of Iranian and Pakistani cultures through art]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:27:05 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Literature has the power to refine or establish language, shape our understanding of history, and define culture and society, and so does art. Artists are therefore termed as ambassadors of the country they belong to. In a group show titled &ldquo;Common Borders&rdquo; at Sanat Gallery, Karachi...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Shireen Kamran's fascination with abstraction]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:00:05 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The canvas of abstract art is wider than any other. One feels free to create different forms, shapes and compositions. It is quite difficult to create certain new forms and shapes, but composing and balancing them on the canvas is an interesting task. Even the selection and the balanced use of...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Farhat Ali's latest exhibit is creating stories within stories]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:05:50 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Nowadays the artists are painting using today&rsquo;s modern art with traditional and historical stories creating new ideas and styles. Farhat Ali&rsquo;s current solo exhibition at Sanat Gallery, Karachi also follows this new approach. Using Indian ink on paper the exhibition titled...]]>
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