In conversation with Noorjehan Bilgrami, Curator of the Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
The Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai continues to be a major attraction and has now seen over 100,000 visitors. The theme of the Pavilion ‘Pakistan – the Hidden Treasure’ was coined by Noorjehan Bilgrami, one of Pakistan’s most foremost visual artists, textile designers, researchers and educationists. It is also she who has curated the interior of the Pavilion.
Aurora spoke to Noorjehan Bilgrami about the conceptualisation of the ‘Inner Journey’ – the labyrinth-like interior of the Pavilion, which consists of eight spaces that pay tribute to the country’s diverse facets, be it its ancient civilisations, architectural heritage, ancient yet marginalised communities and religious diversity. She also speaks about her sources of inspiration for this project.
Mamun M. Adil: How did you come on board as the curator for the Pakistan Pavilion?
Noorjehan Bilgrami: Almost three years ago, I was invited to join a ‘core team’ formed by Shahid Abdulla, [the project lead of the Pavilion]. It was made up of various people from different disciplines. Perhaps, because I was doing more research work and writing down more ideas and taking more initiative than the others, I was invited to curate the Pavilion. It was a great opportunity and an honour for me to use 50 years of my experience to showcase the richness of Pakistan – be it our history, that spans thousands of years, or its culture,...
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