LAHORE: A four-day group show of calligraphy by the Punjab Institute of Language, Art and Culture (Pilac) being held in collaboration with the Pakistan Calligraphy Artists Guild opened on Tuesday.

Thirty calligraphers from different cities of Pakistan have put on display their artworks at the exhibition such. The show is being curated by Talat Mehfooz Butt.

Speaking to Dawn, Mr Butt said the exhibition featured both classic and contemporary calligraphy. Going into the technical details of the exhibition, he said different calligraphy khats (styles) had been used in the exhibition such as Khat-e-Naskh, Khat-e-Shikasta and Khat-e Sulus.

The works on display are by both seasoned and young artists.

MADEEHA: Glowing tributes were paid to theatre icon Madeeha Gauhar on her fourth death anniversary. The event was organised by Ajoka Theatre at Ajoka Office, Cantt and attended by Ajoka members, Madeeha’s family and friends. Those who spoke on the occasion included Asim Bukhari, Professor Shaista Sirajuddin, writer Neelam Ahmad Bashir, Zara Salman, Chinese theatre Scholar Yu Hao Hara, Madeeha’s son and head of Ajoka Institute Nirvaan Nadeem, actor Usman Zia and Ajoka General Secretary Sohail Warraich.

Young Ajoka members who spoke included Aisha Khan, Usra Irfan and Umar Bhatti.

Madeeha’s husband Shahid Nadeem while welcoming the participants shared his memories of his late wife and talked about her undying passion for theatre.

Other speakers lauded Madeeha’s contribution to the growth of meaningful theatre and peace in the face of hostile governments and intolerant sections of society. A documentary on Madeeha’s career as a director and actor was also screened.

Musical tributes were paid by Naseem Abbas, Usman Raj and Kanwal Christopher. Dancer Luke Kelvin presented a choreographed dance tribute to Madeeha.

Published in Dawn, April 27th, 2022