Singapore Pakistani Association (SPA) presents a kaleidoscopic expression of Pakistani Art. Showcasing paintings and art works by a group of pre-eminent Pakistani artists, this exhibition is committed to bringing the best of Pakistani art and culture to the discerning audiences in Singapore and taking a step forward towards this goal.

Beyond the veil – Art from Pakistan is a culmination of months of hard work and dedication by the SPA team in Singapore.

Established in 1948, SPA is a non-profit social and cultural body dedicated to meeting the needs organising events featuring artists and performers reflecting Pakistani talent.

Keeping in line with the ethos of SPA, proceeds from this event will be donated to its adopted bursaries and civic and humanitarian causes which include the Pertapis Children’s Home and Pertapis Female Centre in Singapore. Beneficiaries in Pakistan include Developments in Literacy, The Citizen’s Foundation and the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplant.

Participating artists:
Ali Azmat, Babar Ali, Bashir Mirza, Gul Jee, Hajra Mansur, Iqbal Hussain, Jamil Naqsh, Mansur Rahi, Masuma Halai Khwaja, Muhammad Kazim, Mussarrat Arif, Naheed Raza, Qamar Siddiqui, and Saigol Mohammed Shakil. 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The organising committee would like to thank all the donors for their generous support. Of course, the success of this art show could not have been realised without the support of each and every one of you participating in this event.

Main Sponsor
Clariden Bank

 Sponsors
WineGarage
Oregano café & restaurant
The Cosmopolitan Outdoor Catering

Our sincere thanks also go to Alliance Française de Singapour and Canvas Gallery for helping coordinate this exhibition without their support this event would not have been possible.

We are particularly happy to thank Nahid Raza and Shakil Saigol for being here with us.

Our gratitude to Punita Kamdar and Azhar Jaffri for their guidance.

Thank you!
Organising Team
Amina Islam
Feryal Jumabhoy
Gul Jaffri
Huma Durrani
Raazia Nathani
Ruby Akhtar
Seema Zakaria
Seemin Mueen Ud Deen
Sophie Shaikh

22 – 24 September 2006
Fri & Sat, 11am to 7pm & Sun, 11am to 4pm