KARACHI: GalleryOne62 of Australia and ArtKaam Gallery of Pakistan have joined hands to open an art space at Block 4, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan. Collaboration of these two galleries of two different countries will be known as “ArtOne62”. It is our desire to bridge the gaps between the global and local art communities to encourage artists to portray all forms of Art.
ArtOne 62, Karachi will host its Inaugural Art Exhibition on October 29th, 2019. The exhibition titled “Impact II” has been curated by ShehzarAbro and Andres Delgado. This exhibition features a range of artists from Pakistan, Australia, Colombia, USA, and Canada working with new media, traditional media and installations.
Impact II is a sequential exhibition – with its predecessor taking place over 3 years ago at the Karachi Movenpick Hotel. The first segment of Impact was a show of 17 young artists from Karachi, coming together to use the hotel’s platform to showcase their work.
“I see myself inspired by things that may seem unimpactful to the naked eye – the texture of a rock, a conversation with a stranger, or a nice (or crappy) meal. It’s all an experience that makes me a little different from yesterday. This exhibition is an experience created by participating visual artists. Shaping the mind. Distorting perceptions. Subconsciously impacting us.” Shehzar remarked.
It is an exciting time for the art scene in Pakistan. With the second installment of the Karachi Biennale taking place in the same week, there will be no shortage of art to look at in the city. Artists and art lovers from around the globe will witness exhibitions in multiple venues around Karachi for the biennale.
ArtOne62 is a new space designed to host all forms of the arts under the aegis of GalleryOne62 and ArtKaam Gallery, whereby both galleries individually are also striving to promote art in their respective hemispheres. News Desk
