By Senior Reporter Karachi: NJV School held event marking opening of third Iteration of a citywide art event-Karachi Biennale (KB22). Patrons and trustees of Karachi Biennale Trust, Ghias Khan, CEO Engro Corporation Limited, artists, art professionals, prominent citizens, supporters and partners of KB22 attended event. Event began with performance of Borindo music by Fakir Zulfiqar from Badin.  KB22 Engro Emerging Artist Prize was awarded to Bilal Jabbar.

Recipient of KB22 Engro Juried Art Prize was Invisible Flock, UK. Mussarat Mirza (Pakistan) was announced as winner of KB22 Lifetime Achievement Award.  Over 300 people from all over city, other parts of country and overseas attended event.

Many artists, art enthusiasts, art professionals, prominent citizens, diplomats and business leaders marveled at artworks on display. Guests visited literature and indigenous music through exhibits by Dennis Rudolph (Germany) and KCR Studio (Pakistan) exploring ecological challenges confronting Pakistan through bike ride in an exhibit created by Yasir Darya (Pakistan). Artwork of Amin Gulgee entitled Memory Room captivated audience. KB22 is exploring intersection of art and technology and showcase exciting and immersive work by artists from Pakistan and 13 different countries from October 31 to November 13 at 9 venues across Karachi. Engro Corporation Limited is lead partner. Engro recognises positive role of arts, culture and sports in shaping society. KB22 will provide all an opportunity to venture into 26 immersive art projects that explore Virtual Reality (VR), artificial intelligence, sensory, kinetic and creative computing. KB22 is free and open to all.  

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 01 2022

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