Zubair Qureshi
Former Pakistan’s Ambassador to Germany Dr Shahid Kamal along with Rector COMSATS University Prof. Dr. Sajid Qamar on Friday inaugurated “Intention v/s Convention” an exhibition of works by German Artist Dagmar Rauwald at COMSATS Art Gallery. Ghulam Muhammad Memon Executive Director, ECO Science Foundation attended the exhibition as guest of Honour. The exhibition was attended by people from all walks of life and would remain open till Wednesday 26th July. In his speech Dr Shahid Kamal extended his gratitude to Dagmar Rauwald for coming to Pakistan and exhibiting her work over here. He expresses his pleasure over the successful commencement of the show by COMSATS Art Gallery. “Art is the best medium to bring people of two different nations closer and to bridge the gap,” he added. Dr Shahid Kamal was happy to note that the foreign artists were travelling to Pakistan. He said such activities would be beneficial for bringing up a good image of Pakistan in the World.” Rector COMSATS University Prof Dr Sajid Qamar expressed his pleasure over the visit of Dagmar Rauwald on the occasion. “We are extremely honored to have Dagmar Rauwald amongst us and pleased that she has showcased her Art Work in COMSATS Art Gallery. Her art works are beautiful and the technique used is unique. There is so much to be learnt from an artist who has travelled the world, he said.
Prof Dr Sajid hoped that she would take along best memories from Pakistan. He thanked the artist and the guests who attended the show. Executive Director ECO Science Foundation Dr Ghulam Muhammad Memon also commended works and a solo show by Dagmar Rauwald. Artists are the backbone of a society and nation and a sensitive group of people that highlight major societal issues and bring awareness through their work to build a stronger nation, he added.
