LAHORE: The yearly exhibition of calligraphy organised by the Lahore Arts Council (LAC) every Ramazan opened at Alhamra Art Centre, The Mall, on Thursday.

The exhibition titled, Khat Art, was inaugurated by Provincial Minister for Energy Dr Akhtar Malik who was flanked by LAC Executive Director Athar Ali Khan. The show includes works of traditional and contemporary artists in various styles and scripts of calligraphy.

Dr Akther Malik appreciated the efforts of the calligraphers.

Mr Ather Ali Khan said: “Calligraphy is the most powerful art form for highlighting brilliance of the written word with illumination. This form of art dates backs to thousands of years and the artists have managed to bring innovation into this form of art with the passage of time which was very much visible in this exhibition. Through these exhibitions, Alhamra aspires to bring more opportunities and such platforms to the local calligraphers of other cities to get their skills recognised and appreciated”.

In the continuation of this exhibition, Mr Khan added, the council would hold a calligraphy workshop for the youth next month.

The council has received 280 artworks submitted by 145 artists that are displayed in the gallery. The artworks are in various medium, including mixed media, pen and ink, oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas, drawings, wood work, collage and reliefs. It also received works from Islamabad, Lahore, Sahiwal, Karachi, Jamshoro, Sheikhpura, Faisalabad, Narowal, Okara, Gujrat, Kasur and Gujranwala. The exhibition will remain open till May 24.

Published in Dawn, May 17th, 2019