Treasures From Another Era: Islamic Art Connoisseur Displays Rare Artefacts

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The unique pieces collected by the artist for over 40 years provide a rich glimpse into Islamic history. PHOTO: EXPRESS

PAKISTAN---An exhibition of artworks from the 18th century onwards opens at Gallery6 on Friday (today) at 5pm. The exhibition, titled “Splendid Artworks from a Collector’s Assets”, will be inaugurated by Australian High Commissioner Peter Heyward. The pieces on display are mostly based on Islamic art and include a variety of interesting chromolithographs, original watercolour paintings, calligraphic works, and other artefacts. The pieces have been collected from around the globe over the last 40 years by Asad Raza, an international consultant for Islamic art. “I have been collecting these items all my life. Antiques were always valued in my household where my forefathers encouraged collecting them. They told me these were everyday items from a glorious era, what you see at the gallery is only the tip of the iceberg,” said Raza, who is currently based in the US. [link]