Karachi:Art Council of Pakistan (ACP) Karachi’s School of Visual and Performing Arts organized the Graphic Design Thesis Display 2024 at the Art School building, inaugurated by the Provincial Minister for Culture, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, and President Art Council of Pakistan Karachi, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, Shahid Rasam and faculty members from the art school were also present at the event.
Students presented a variety of projects, including web design, typography, web games, and more. During the thesis display, Provincial Minister for Culture Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah expressed his delight in seeing the work of students from the School of Visual and Performing Arts.
He stated that I am very pleased to see the immense talent among these children. Their future is bright, as they will take the lead moving forward. Our youth have a positive outlook regarding their future. He noted that some students are focused on web design and typography, while others are engaged in web games, emphasizing the importance of contin
uing such thesis exhibitions to promote these students.
Minister Shah acknowledged the long-standing relationship between the Art Council and the Sindh government, adding, ‘The World Culture Festival in Karachi will be a unique event, supported by a joint effort from the Sindh government and the Art Council. Wherever there is art, the Art Council of Pakistan Karachi supports it.’ He appreciated Muhammad Ahmed Shah to organizing such a significant event that will bring people from 40 countries to Karachi, which will showcase a positive image of Pakistan during challenging times.
President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Muhammad Ahmed Shah remarked that the students at the art school are doing exceptional work, and the graphic design students have put considerable effort into their projects. Sindh has produced many great artists.’ He announced that the Art Council of Pakistan Karachi, in collaboration with the Sindh government, will inaugurate the 35-day World Culture Festival in Karachi on September 26, 20
24. Participants will include representatives from the USA, Trkiye, Palestine, Italy, Iraq, India, Nepal, Norway, Oman, Qatar, Spain, Sri Lanka, Russia, Germany, France, China, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, South Africa, and Ukraine.
Shah assured that security arrangements have been thoroughly completed and Karachi is being beautifully decorated for the occasion. Posters for the World Culture Festival are also being displayed on major streets. He further noted that a health desk will be established at the airport by the Sindh Health Department to conduct health screenings for incoming guests. Security agencies are fully prepared, and doctors from abroad will be arriving in Karachi to care for the artists.
He emphasized the significant role of media in highlighting cultural activities. He stated that we often hear distressing news, but the World Culture Festival in Karachi will bring a wave of joy to the public. Students from various universities in Pakistan will also perform at the festival, which will be filled
with dance, theatre, and music.’
The thesis display features works by Arshad Khan, Syed Sajjad Abdi, Afrah Sajad, Mubashir Hussain, Muhammad Yousaf, Syed Alwas, Syed Tamdeen, Asad Ali, Yusra Baqali, Konein Ali, and Mah Noor Mudassir. The display will continue on the second floor of the Art School building at the Art Council Karachi until September 21.