The Embassy of Pakistan in the Netherlands presents “Scattered Yet Together,” a solo exhibition by leading Pakistani visual artist Imran Qureshi. The exhibition opens on March 23 and will run until April 14, 2024, at Pulchri Studio, The Hague.
Imran Qureshi is an internationally acclaimed artist whose practice is rooted in the tradition of Mughal miniature art, encompassing figurative and abstract works on paper, monumental paintings, and site-specific installations. His work constitutes a unique synthesis of the long-established art form with current issues and the formal language of contemporary abstract painting. He combines traditional motifs, techniques, and symbolism with conceptual ideas, oscillating between an unparalleled attention to detail and a gestural energy reminiscent of action painting.
Qureshi is currently head of the miniature painting department at the National College of Arts, Lahore, which is one of the oldest arts institutions in South Asia.
“Scattered yet Together” is Imran Qureshi’s first exhibition in The Hague. It will provide a comprehensive overview of Qureshi’s oeuvre, from traditional miniature paintings to multi-part panels. During the opening, Imran Qureshi will give a talk about his practice and the wider artistic scene in Pakistan. This exhibition will provide an opportunity to introduce Dutch audiences to Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant contemporary art movement, while also highlighting the intersections between both countries’ artistic contributions. Ambassador Suljuk Mustansar Tarar, who has authored a book on Pakistani contemporary art titled All That Art, will open the exhibition on March 23 along with the artist and representatives of Pulchri Studio, as part of the National Day of Pakistan celebrations in the Netherlands.
Pakistan and the Netherlands enjoy strong bonds of friendship, with the two countries celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2023. Scattered Yet Together is a public and cultural diplomacy initiative by the Embassy of Pakistan in the Netherlands to introduce Pakistani art, culture, and heritage to the Dutch public.
This exhibition has been organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in the Netherlands in collaboration with the artist and Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery.