Mica Gallery presents "The Brit Pak" as part of 'Asian Art in London'. The exhibition reflects the very best of emerging contemporary British Pakistani art and culture, an area that has largely evolved in response to, and as a result of, the key political and cultural moments in recent history. The last few decades, the search for one of the most wanted figures in recent history being found in Pakistan, has raised a whole host of issues challenging the Pakistani identity. The Brit Pak versus Native Pak adds yet another layer of complexity to the creative and cultural output both in Pakistan and Britain, at once in harmony and yet polarised by finer cultural nuances, with an ongoing frisson between culture, business and wider society. This exhibition attempts to capture and showcase the positive contributions that have emerged from the Pakistani diaspora, art & culture, politics and economics and juxtapose these with the polarization of a community caused by a media onslaught aligning 'the Pakistani' with negative stereotypes resulting in the simmering of the bold, confident and new art movement "The Brit Pak". The show is an observation and dialogue between Eastern and Western perceptions of emerging British Pakistani art.
Key events in November:
Wed 2nd Nov, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Brit Pak's Art Preview
Thurs 10th Nov, 6.30pm-11pm
"In Search of The Brit Pak"
A one-day festival celebrating the best of British-Pakistani art, film and music.
6.30pm Art talk: Roumana Khamisa (Director of Bridges) ‘In Conversation’ with artists
7.30pm Book signings and Pakistani canapes & music
8.00pm Comedy Sketch: ‘Mother Teresa Has left The Building’ by Ludoo Productions
8.30pm Pakistani canapes & music
9pm Film Screening, Kashf or ‘Bol’ (tbc)
Tues 22nd Nov, 6.30pm
"10% In The Land of The Pure"
Business panel discussion on the obstacles of corruption and solutions to economic growth in Pakistan.
Tues 29th November, 6.30pm
"What Women Want vs What Women Achieve"
The second in our women’s networking events, celebrating pioneering and inspiring Pakistani Women.