Pakistan: Artists, civil society, rights activists remember Noor Mukadam - Gulf News

Noor’s artwork displayed in her ‘study room’ recreated by Jamal Shah at exhibition
Islamabad: Members of family, friends, representatives of civil society and rights activists turned up at an exhibition of artwork titled ‘Noor’ to remember and cherish the memory of their loved one Noor Mukadam, the unlucky girl whose life was cut short by a psychopath earlier in July this year.
The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) had organized the two-day exhibition that concluded Saturday honouring the life and works of Noor Mukadam.
Curated by veteran artist Jamal Shah the exhibition showcased Noor’s art work, notably her calligraphy and a recreation of her room where she painted.
Most of the works put on display consisted of calligraphy by Noor Mukadam and the visitors marveled at the mastery of her strokes and viewed she would have made quite an achievement in this particular field had she lived a little longer.
Rabiia Amin, the host of the exhibition gave a welcoming address while Jamal Shah explained the aim was to showcase Noor’s expression of grace and humility through her art.
Art he said was formative in raising awareness and empowering individuals to speak out and act against the discrepancies in our society.”
‘A bright illustration of love’
Addressing the audience, Noor’s father, Ambassador Shaukat Ali Mukadam spoke of his daughter’s spiritual and artistic inclination, “She was a bright illustration of love and compassion in the often volatile and unsettling world...



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