Monday, 19 October 2015

IAMM features modern Pakistan in photographs

Source: IAMM website.

From 26 October to 31 January 2016 the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) will be hosting a photography exhibition, Portrayal of Pakistan by Awais Yaqub, at the Open Space Gallery.

The exhibition shows modern Pakistan through the lens of the photographer. Pakistan is a country with diverse religious beliefs, despite being a predominantly Muslim society. The exhibition also features various aspects of culture of both ancient and traditional in which represented through its sports and festivals. 

Tent pegging, a cavalry sport of ancient origin and semi-nomads of Cholistan, will be featured. Another interesting segment is the tradition of truck art.

Awais, based in Islamabad, Pakistan, got his first camera in 2004.

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