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Foundation Art Divvy and Alhamra Arts Council are

Foundation Art Divvy and Alhamra Arts Council are delighted to present “Divvy Film Festival Lahore: Ecologies and Indigenous Traditions,” a collateral to the Lahore Biennale 03. Please join us for our program of films during the closing week of LB03 on Monday 4 - Tuesday 5 November 2024 at Alhamra Arts Council, 6:00 - 10:30 pm. Presented by Foundation Art Divvy, Divvy Film Festival is an annual festival of independent Pakistani cinema which takes place across Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and now London.🇵🇰📽 We will release the schedule of films soon! #divvyfilmfestival #filmfrompakistan

Foundation Art Divvy presents “Knowledge of the

Foundation Art Divvy presents “Knowledge of the Ancients,” curated by Zahra Khan, collateral exhibition to Lahore Biennale 03.
Installation photographs and films #2 1. Anushka Rustomji: A visual artist exploring cultural and historical erasure, duality, and transcendence, influenced by mythologies and sacred practices of the Global South.
2. Muzzumil Ruheel: “Choose Your Words Carefully” critiques the sanitization of language, using abstract text forms to reflect on unspoken truths and how curated histories shape contemporary understanding.
3. Veera Rustomji: “The Phantom Rei(g)ns” examines unburdening from legacy through the Avestan term “avanghana,” connecting geography, history, and the symbolism of the horse in Zoroastrian literature.
4. Mohsin Shafi: His installation invites reflection on environmental preservation and social inequalities through performative rituals and soundscapes, aiming for healing and rebalancing within fragmented memories.
5. Wardha Shabbir: Her practice embodies the sublimation of struggle and human connection, using nature as a metaphor for endurance while exploring themes of loss, survival, and interconnectedness.
6. Risham Syed: “Khayalmala” archives her mother Samina Hasan Syed’s lessons with Ustad Chhotay Ghulam Ali Khan, preserving invaluable raag compositions for future music practitioners.
7. Samar F. Zia: Her work addresses climate change and urban flooding through miniature painting, challenging traditional forms to reflect nature’s reclamation and urban loss.
8. Sohail Zuberi: “The Beach as Archive” explores the relationship between humans and the ocean using salvaged materials from Karachi’s Sahil beach to reflect on maritime history and ecology.
9. Anna Russell & Pei-Chi Lee: Their film “A Seat On Circular Road” highlights manual labor’s rhythms in Pakistan, exploring the sociopolitical impact of architecture and culture on behavior. The exhibition is on view at the historic Barkat Ali Islamia Hall, recently restored by the Walled City of Lahore Authority, until 8 November - Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm. https://maps.app.goo.gl/BNcoZk8A8FdcztHGA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copyrighted

Foundation Art Divvy presents “Knowledge of the

Foundation Art Divvy presents “Knowledge of the Ancients,” curated by Zahra Khan, collateral exhibition to Lahore Biennale 03. Installation photographs and films #1 1. Sara Pagganwala’s “Bi83 Series” explores the healing properties of bismuth, reflecting on the relationship between materiality, creativity, and the natural world.
2. Farida Batool explores the generational transmission of indigenous healing traditions and medicinal plant knowledge, reflecting her grandfather’s hikmat and her mother’s practices.
3. Bibi Hajra’s “A Lamentation” mourns the loss of an ancient mother tree amidst urban development, highlighting the displacement caused by relentless change.
4. Amra Khan confronts genocide and cultural destruction with a sacred altarpiece made from a repurposed window, using symbols from various traditions to express loss and history.
5. Saba Khan documents the Gujjar nomadic community’s migration during COVID, emphasizing their vulnerability amid shifting borders and communal struggles.
6. Natasha Malik examines gender, sexuality, and memory through Indo-Persian miniature painting, challenging oppressive narratives surrounding the brown female body.
7. Saba Khan documents the Gujjar nomadic community’s migration during COVID, emphasizing their vulnerability amid shifting borders and communal struggles.
8. Mamoona Riaz blends traditional miniature techniques with contemporary practices to explore identity, memory, and the evolving concept of home.
9. Saba Qizilbash’s “Prince Gholam Mahomed” juxtaposes the Tipu Sultan Mosque with Windsor Castle to reflect on loss and the struggle for restitution amidst colonial legacies. The exhibition is on view at the historic Barkat Ali Islamia Hall, recently restored by the Walled City of Lahore Authority, until 8 November - Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm. Barkat Ali Islamia Hall Location
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Foundation Art Divvy is thrilled to share glimpses

Foundation Art Divvy is thrilled to share glimpses from the successful opening of “Knowledge of the Ancients”, curated by Zahra Khan. The exhibition is a collateral exhibition to Lahore Biennale 03 on Thursday 3 October 2024. Our gratitude to everyone who joined for the opening and our deepest thanks to the artists who created incredible work for the show. We are grateful to the WCLA for their support and trust. Farida Batool | Bibi Hajra | Amra Khan | Saba Khan | Natasha Malik | Sara Pagganwala | Saba Qizilbash | Mamoona Riaz | Muzzumil Ruheel | Anushka Rustomji | Veera Rustomji | Mohsin Shafi | Wardha Shabbir | Risham Syed | Samar F. Zia | Sohail Zuberi Divvy Delfina Residents: Anna Russell & Pei-Chi Lee Foundation Art Divvy’s ongoing exhibition, “Knowledge of the Ancients,” responds to forms of knowledge, and looks to indigenous practices of ecologies, ancient history, and mythology & mysticism within South Asia. The exhibition considers how these types of knowledge are amassed, disseminated and collectively intertwine to form contemporary cultural traditions. The show underscores how incorporating indigenous knowledge and customs is vital for ecological sustainability and cultural preservation. The exhibition will be on view at the historic Barkat Ali Islamia Hall, recently restored by the Walled City of Lahore Authority, until 8 November - Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm. Barkat Ali Islamia Hall: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BNcoZk8A8FdcztHGA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copyrighted Photos: @omarfrehman #artfromsouthasia #contemporaryart #indigenousknowledge #southasia #artdivvy #lahorebiennale03 #lahorebiennale @delfinafdn @lahorebiennalefoundation @walledcitylahoreauthority @britishcouncilpakistan @zahrafkhan

Please join us on Monday 7 October at 11 am to 12

Please join us on Monday 7 October at 11 am to 12 pm for our conversation ON THE BANKS OF THE RAVI, a talk with artists Anna Russell & Pei-Chi Lee and storyteller Zahra Asfah at Barkat Ali Islamia Hall - recently restored by the Walled City of Lahore Authority. Our gratitude to the British Council Pakistan for their support for Divvy Delfina Residency which is held by Foundation Art Divvy and Delfina Foundation. We invite you to bring an offering of a plant indigenous to Lahore which will become a part of our collateral exhibition for the Lahore Biennale 2024. @pepperchilee @annafrussell #divvydelfinaresidency @zahrafkhan @erinmoving #artfromsouthasia @walledcitylahoreauthority @lahorebiennalefoundation @delfinafdn

Foundation Art Divvy’s exhibition “Knowledge o

Foundation Art Divvy’s exhibition “Knowledge of the Ancients”, curated by Zahra Khan, was covered by GEO news. The exhibition which opened on 3 October is a collateral event to the Lahore Biennale 03. The exhibition showcases work by 18 exceptional artists and is housed in the historic Barkat Ali Islamia Hall, recently restored by the Walled City of Lahore Authority. It was built originally to be a space of learning. “Knowledge of the Ancients” responds to forms of knowledge, and looks to indigenous practices of ecologies, ancient history, and mythology & mysticism within South Asia. Through their work artists consider how these types of knowledge are amassed, disseminated and collectively intertwine to form contemporary cultural traditions. The show underscores how incorporating indigenous knowledge and customs is vital for ecological sustainability and cultural preservation. List of Artists:
Farida Batool | Bibi Hajra | Amra Khan | Saba Khan | Natasha Malik | Sara Pagganwala | Saba Qizilbash | Mamoona Riaz | Muzzumil Ruheel | Anushka Rustomji | Veera Rustomji | Mohsin Shafi | Wardha Shabbir
Risham Syed | Samar F. Zia | Sohail Zuberi
Divvy Delfina Residents: Anna Russell & Pei-Chi Lee “Knowledge of the Ancients”
Exhibition Dates: 3 October - 8 November 2024
Exhibition Venue: Barkat Ali Islamia Hall, circular road, near Mochi Gate
Exhibition timings: Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm. @geourdudottv @lahorebiennalefoundation @walledcitylahoreauthority

✨See you all tomorrow✨ Foundation Art Divvy i

✨See you all tomorrow✨ Foundation Art Divvy is delighted to present “Knowledge of the Ancients”, curated by Zahra Khan. The exhibition is a collateral exhibition to Lahore Biennale 03. Please join us for our opening on Thursday 3 October 2024, 5 - 9 pm. Farida Batool | Bibi Hajra | Amra Khan | Saba Khan | Natasha Malik | Sara Pagganwala | Saba Qizilbash | Mamoona Riaz | Muzzumil Ruheel | Anushka Rustomji | Veera Rustomji | Mohsin Shafi | Wardha Shabbir | Risham Syed | Samar F. Zia | Sohail Zuberi Divvy Delfina Residents: Anna Russell & Pei-Chi Lee Foundation Art Divvy’s upcoming exhibition, “Knowledge of the Ancients,” responds to forms of knowledge, and looks to indigenous practices of ecologies, ancient history, and mythology & mysticism within South Asia. The exhibition considers how these types of knowledge are amassed, disseminated and collectively intertwine to form contemporary cultural traditions. The show underscores how incorporating indigenous knowledge and customs is vital for ecological sustainability and cultural preservation. The exhibition will be on view at the historic Barkat Ali Islamia Hall, recently restored by the Walled City of Lahore Authority, until 8 November - Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm. We advising parking at the WCLA’s parking at Delhi Gate from which Rangeela rickshaws will be available to go to Barkat Ali Hall. WCLA Delhi Gate Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XQzkMkHTwv2NRiNF6 Barkat Ali Islamia Hall: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BNcoZk8A8FdcztHGA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copyrighted #artfromsouthasia #contemporaryart #indigenousknowledge #southasia #artdivvy #artdivvyconversations lahorebiennale03 #lahorebiennale @delfinafdn @lahorebiennalefoundation @walledcitylahoreauthority @britishcouncilpakistan @zahrafkhan

If our residency had a trailer✨ Divvy Delfina R

If our residency had a trailer✨ Divvy Delfina Residency has completed two weeks of unforgettable experiences! And we are very excited for our final week! From exploring the vibrant streets of Lahore to creating artworks in our gorgeous studio space, our talented residents have embraced every moment. Here’s a glimpse into the journey of art, culture, and community at our residency. Thank you to all the people with whom we have shared this exciting journey! Our gratitude to the British Council who have made this residency a possibility, and to our partner Delfina Foundation. Our thanks to Walled City of Lahore Authority for their generous support. #divvydelfinaresidency

Foundation Art Divvy is delighted to have held an

Foundation Art Divvy is delighted to have held an Open Studio of Divvy Delfina Residency Artists Anna Russell and Pei-Chi Lee on 29th September. In a discussion with Art Divvy's Creative Director Zahra Khan, the artists spoke about their experiences in Lahore and their individual artistic practices. This residency exchange has been held in collaboration between Foundation Art Divvy and Delfina Foundation, London with support from the British Council. Divvy Delfina Residency is being held at Barkat Ali Islamia Hall, newly restored by the Walled City of Lahore Authority. Our gratitude to Mr Kamran Lashari and his team at the WCLA for facilitating the residency. Photos: @omarfrehman #divvydelfinaresidency #openstudio

Foundation Art Divvy is delighted to present “Kn

Foundation Art Divvy is delighted to present “Knowledge of the Ancients”, curated by Zahra Khan. The exhibition is a collateral exhibition to Lahore Biennale 03. Please join us for our opening on Thursday 3 October 2024, 5 - 9 pm. Farida Batool | Bibi Hajra | Amra Khan | Saba Khan | Natasha Malik | Sara Pagganwala | Saba Qizilbash | Mamoona Riaz | Muzzumil Ruheel | Anushka Rustomji | Veera Rustomji | Mohsin Shafi | Wardha Shabbir | Risham Syed | Samar F. Zia | Sohail Zuberi Divvy Delfina Residents: Anna Russell & Pei-Chi Lee Foundation Art Divvy’s upcoming exhibition, “Knowledge of the Ancients,” responds to forms of knowledge, and looks to indigenous practices of ecologies, ancient history, and mythology & mysticism within South Asia. The exhibition considers how these types of knowledge are amassed, disseminated and collectively intertwine to form contemporary cultural traditions. The show underscores how incorporating indigenous knowledge and customs is vital for ecological sustainability and cultural preservation. The exhibition will be on view at the historic Barkat Ali Islamia Hall, recently restored by the Walled City of Lahore Authority, until 8 November - Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm. We advising parking at the WCLA’s parking at Delhi Gate from which Rangeela rickshaws will be available to go to Barkat Ali Hall. WCLA Delhi Gate Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XQzkMkHTwv2NRiNF6 Barkat Ali Islamia Hall: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BNcoZk8A8FdcztHGA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copyrighted #artfromsouthasia #contemporaryart #indigenousknowledge #southasia #artdivvy #lahorebiennale03 #lahorebiennale @delfinafdn @lahorebiennalefoundation @walledcitylahoreauthority @britishcouncilpakistan @zahrafkhan

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