LAHORE: Two visual art exhibitions opened at two different venues in the city – one at the National College of Arts (NCA) and the other at the Shakir Ali Museum – on Thursday.

At the NCA, Exhibition of Certificate Courses, Showcasing Emerging Creative Talent was organised to exhibit the creative work of students enrolled in its certificate courses at the historic Tollinton Block.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Murtaza Jafri, while Sapphire Creative Director Kulsum Nabeel attended the event as the guest of honour.

The exhibition featured a diverse collection of artworks produced by students from various certificate programmes, highlighting their artistic skills, creativity, and technical development.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Jafri said that the exhibition reflects the dedication and talent of students who have successfully completed the certificate courses.

Kulsum Nabeel appreciated the students’ work and encouraged emerging artists to continue experimenting with new ideas while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and originality. She emphasised the importance of connecting academic learning with the creative industry to prepare students for professional careers.

Students, faculty members, artists, designers, alumni, and art enthusiasts attended the exhibition and appreciated the wide range of artworks on display, including painting, drawing, calligraphy, design, and other creative disciplines. The exhibition will remain on display for a week.

Meanwhile, a solo exhibition by Eiman Shahrukh opened at the Shakir Ali Museum titled “Metamorphosis: Rebirth”. Eiman Shahrukh (Eylha) is a Pakistani mixed-media artist whose practice explores transformation through material, texture, and form. A member of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) for the past ten years, she has developed a contemporary artistic practice that continues to evolve through exhibitions, workshops, and international artist residencies.

Her work combines fabric, acrylic, and mixed media to create richly-layered surfaces that blur the boundaries between painting and sculpture. Her latest body of work examines the transformation of the human spirit through lived experiences. Inspired by the journey from darkness to light and colour, the collection reflects how the past shapes the present and how every layer of experience contributes to who we become.

Programme Organiser Amna Masood and Almas Manzoor organised the exhibition under the supervision of Museum Incharge Fatima Salman, which drew a large audience of artists, students, teachers, and cultural figures. The exhibition will remain on display for 10 days.

Published in Dawn, July 24th, 2026