Staff Reporter
First ever online exhibition of COMSATS University “COVID-19, Spaces between Us” opened at COMSATS Art Gallery on Monday. The exhibition was inaugurated online by Worthy Rector COMSATS University Prof. Dr. Tabassam Afzal. A total of 44 artists from across Pakistan as well as renowned International artists have participated in the show.
Speaking at the online inauguration of the exhibition the Worthy Rector COMSATS University expressed his pleasure over opening of the show and praised the In Charge COMSATS University Farrah Mahmood for understanding the need of time and taking the initiative of the digital show. He said there is a global need of shifting almost everything to digital format and expanding the work to be seen by millions of people online. He said I am glad to see the art works of all the artists from Pakistan as well as from around the world. It is pleasing for the eye to see the pandemic time through an artist’s perspective.
Speaking at the occasion the In charge COMSATS Art Gallery Farrah Mahmood said: “Being the first ever online show it is entirely different from the previous shows that we have been organizing for so many years”, the experience was challenging but unique at the same time. We have to change with the changing world and for now this is the new normal. I am glad that this show will be available for everyone around the globe. I am thankful to all the participating artists and would request everyone to have a look at the show at our website.
