Market Values
By: Khan, Ali (ali) At: 2009-06-24 15:49:04
Market Values
Flow: Visible and Invisible Lives
Paintings and Installations by Amin Rehman
Curated by Kym Pruesse
Nov 1-30, 2006
 Market Values
Bazgasht: Traditional Methods and Modern Practices
By: Khan, Ali (ali) At: 2009-04-28 22:37:07
TD Canada Trust Presents
Bazgasht: Traditional Methods and Modern Practices
Revival of miniature paintings from the sub-contenent
Art Gallery of Mississauga
May 14 ... more > TD Canada Trust Presents
Bazgasht: Traditional Methods and Modern Practices
Revival of miniature paintings from the sub-contenent
Art Gallery of Mississauga
May 14 - July 12, 2009
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 28th at 7pm
Curated by Ali Adil Khan with Asma Arshad Mahmood and Rob Freeman
Bazgasht in Urdu and Hindi means echo or likeness of something that repeats or resonates leading to a revival. Bazgasht: Traditional Methods and Modern Practices presents works by internationally acclaimed artists leading the modern-day revival of miniature painting traditions from South Asia. These artists portray bold and fresh perspectives, on both local and global levels as they take a new look at this art form by questioning, adopting and
re-inventing traditional practices.
The contemporary miniature art movement has reached new heights in post-modern art. It has a serious following and enjoys the patronage and support of curators and collectors alike.
Perfection and attention to detail are the hallmarks of the miniature style of painting. Miniature painting is steeped in centuries old tradition. Students learn by example as teachers demonstrate the detailed processes of creating a miniature painting including making the paint brush, preparing the wasli (paper), grinding minerals for the opaque pigments and tracing the primary image onto the wasli.
The modern day practioners of contemporary miniature art featured in this exhibition include Waseem Ahmed (Pakistan), Sylvat Aziz (Canada), Ambreen Butt (USA), Ayesha Durrani (Pakistan), Nandini Gandhi (India), Aisha Khalid (Pakistan), Nathu Lal (India), Hasnat Mahmood (Pakistan), Tazeen Qayyum (Canada), Noreen Qamar (Pakistan), Imran Qureshi (Pakistan), Nusra Latif Qureshi (Australia), Talha Rathore (USA), Reeta Saeed (Canada), Amrit and Rabindra Kaur Singh (UK), Cole Swanson (Canada), Saira Wasim (USA), Sumaira
Tazeen (Pakistan), Sabeen Raja (Pakistan), Sehr Jalal (USA), Mohammad Zeeshan (Pakistan).
These outstanding young artists address vital social and geo-political issues and explore their artistic expression as revivalists. This ancient painting technique is increasingly gaining recognition in the modern realm of contemporary art.
Two very rare paintings in miniature style by the world renowned Indian Master Francis Newton Souza from 1965 will also be exhibited along with selected samples of traditional miniature paintings from the Mughal, Deccan, Rajasthan, Pahari and Punjab schools.
Bazgasht Exhibition - Press Release
SAGA Presents: The Magic of Twilight
By: Khan, Ali (ali) At: 2009-04-28 22:14:00
On Saturday May 30, 2009 from 7:00-11:00 pm world renowned sitarist Ustad Irshad Khan will perform classical ragas and fusion music on the 47th floor roof-top lounge of the Palace Pier Luxury Condomin... more > On Saturday May 30, 2009 from 7:00-11:00 pm world renowned sitarist Ustad Irshad Khan will perform classical ragas and fusion music on the 47th floor roof-top lounge of the Palace Pier Luxury Condominiums. Enjoy sitar in the sky with diamonds (stars!) and a panoramic view of the Toronto skyline and the Lake.
Irshad Khan comes from a family that represents India`s oldest sitar gharana and is also responsible for the creation and development of the surbahar, a bass sitar. The surbahar was invented by Sahebdad Khan, the father of Irshad`s great-great grand father Imdad Khan.
Having emerged as a child prodigy, Irshad Khan gave his first public performance at the age of seven. His international debut was at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, England when he was only 13. At 18, he made history by becoming the youngest soloist to perform at one of the most prestigious international music festivals held in London, known as the Indian All Night concert at the Proms. Since then he has played in over 30 nations that include performances in various music festivals and conferences throughout India, Europe, the Middle East, Russia, the Far East, and North America.
Tickets: $50 per person (includes valet parking and refreshments)
Contact: Adil Khan at 416-702-9355 or Shan Khan at 416-837-1207
Seating is limited for 80 people
The Magic of Twilight - Ustad Irshad Khan Concert
Exhibition of paintings by Jimmy Engineer
By: Khan, Ali (ali) At: 2009-02-03 00:47:36
Ideology of Hope: Global Structures, Bridging Divides, Transcending Barriers
Exhibition of paintings by Jimmy Engineer
December 13, 2008 – May 31, 2009
... more > Ideology of Hope: Global Structures, Bridging Divides, Transcending Barriers
Exhibition of paintings by Jimmy Engineer
December 13, 2008 – May 31, 2009
South Asian Gallery of Art (SAGA) is pleased to exhibit select works by Jimmy Engineer from his recently completed architectural series. These paintings explore new ways of looking at buildings and structures of religious and political significance from India, Pakistan, Middle East, Central Asia and other parts of the World that promote universal peace and harmony. Jimmy Engineer’s bold and brilliant compositions embody diversity and tolerance, and meticulous detailing that effortlessly integrates architectural elements to exemplify unity of structure. The artist makes the viewer believe that if there can be unity in structure, there can be unity amongst people. Each painting is a messenger of peace.
Born in 1954 into a Parsi family, Jimmy Engineer has learned to break all barriers of caste, creed and religion, and defines multi-ethnicity through his art and altruism. Jimmy Engineer is widely acknowledged as an indefatigable crusader for the oppressed, disabled and impoverished. He is a graduate of the prestigious National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore, Pakistan and has held solo shows all over the World. His works are in private and public collections in England, Italy, France, Switzerland, Russia, India, China, Pakistan and the United States.
The exhibition is curated by Maheen Rashdi and Ali Adil Khan.
Opening reception: Saturday December 13, 2008 from 6-8 pm (RSVP)
Chief Guest: Dr. Colin Saldanha, Member of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Ontario Museum and past Chair of the Peel Police Services Board, Mississauga Board of Trade, and United Way of Peel Region
Location: 1277 Fairmeadow Trail, Oakville, Ontario (Third Line Exit off QEW)
Gallery Hours: Sat-Sun 2-5 pm and Mon-Fri by appointment only
For information please call: (905) 825-9793 evenings or (416) 702-9355 cell
        Gendering Detail Exhibition: Opening Reception May 5th, 2006
By: Khan, Ali (ali) At: 2006-05-06 20:09:40
Pictures taken at the opening of the exhibition. Attendees included the Chief Guest Mr. Haroon Siddiqui (Editor Emeritus of Toronto Star), Mr. Satish Mehta (Consul General of India), Mr. Ghalib Iqbal ... more > Pictures taken at the opening of the exhibition. Attendees included the Chief Guest Mr. Haroon Siddiqui (Editor Emeritus of Toronto Star), Mr. Satish Mehta (Consul General of India), Mr. Ghalib Iqbal (Consul General of Pakistan), Mr. Sabi Marwah (Vice Chairman of Scotia Bank) and Mrs. Deepali Dewan-Cobb (Associate Curator of South Asian Civilizations at the Royal Ontario Museum).
Gallery Director: Ali Adil Khan
Curator: Kristy Phillips
Artists: Talha Rathore (NY), Tazeen Qayyum (Toronto), Sehr Jalal (Boston), Amna Amir (Dubai)
                    Gendering Detail: Exhibition of Contemporary Miniature Paintings
By: Khan, Ali (ali) At: 2006-04-27 19:11:06
Exhibition Catalogue
May 1-28, June 1-30, July 1-31, 2006: Gendering Detail: Talha Rathore, Tazeen Qayyum, Sehr Jalal, Amna Amir
Catalogs from recent exhibitions
By: Khan, Ali (ali) At: 2005-08-25 12:00:01
Catalogues:
July 31 – Oct 2, 2005: Women of Substance: Tarunika Mansaram, Sylvat Aziz, Samina Mansuri, Asma Arshad
Feb 5 – Apr 23, 2005: South Asian Masters: Sadequain, Husain, Mansaram, Youngo
Women of Substance : Group Exhibition - Opening Reception July 30, 2005
By: Khan, Ali (ali) At: 2005-08-15 22:59:01
Pictures taken at the opening of the exhibition titled "Women of Substance",
          South Asian Masters: Group Exhibition - Opening Reception February 5, 2005
By: Khan, Ali (ali) At: 2005-02-19 22:02:58
Pictures taken at the opening of the group exhibition titled South Asian Masters: Sadequain, Husain, Mansaram and Youngo
      
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