LAHORE: Highlighting culture, people and the landscape of Pakistan, two art exhibitions opened here on at Alhamra Art Centre, The Mall.
Both art shows simultaneously opened in two separate galleries located at Alhamra. A number of art lovers, students from different art institutions, painters and other guests enjoyed the thriving art scene.
Razaq Vance, a National Geographic stock photographer, displayed photographs titled ‘The Living Land.’ By profession Razaq Vance is a zoologist and is working as an Assistant Professor at Samundri, Faisalabad. The colourful exhibition of photographs by the artist was his first solo; however, he has participated in a number of group shows in Pakistan and aboard.
“The basic aim of my exhibition is to highlight the landscape and village culture of Pakistan, I want to express my resolve through my exhibition that despite all odds we are going through we are an alive nation and we have a rich and vibrant culture,” Vance said.
He said he had tried to capture the splendid beauty of Pakistani land and its diverse cultures. The 70 photographs on display were reflective of not only geographical and cultural variety the country is blessed with but they remind one of far away lands, the mystery and adventure of those places as well. The passions and feelings of people and the moments of dancing light were beautifully captured.
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Shoaib Ahmed is a reporter for Dawn with over 30 years of experience covering art, culture, and wildlife. His reporting encompasses both visual and performing arts as well as the Punjab Wildlife Department.
