Islamabad exhibition showcases Chinese porcelain and contemporary art

Islamabad exhibition showcases Chinese porcelain and contemporary art

ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (DNA): The National Museum Islamabad has inaugurated a joint exhibition of Chinese porcelain artefacts and contemporary art to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.

Organised under the National Heritage and Culture Division, Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Department of Archaeology and Museums (DoAM), the exhibition brings together traditional Chinese ceramic art and contemporary artistic creations, Gwadar Pro reported on Friday.

Parliamentary Secretary for National Heritage and Culture Farah Naz and Cheng Peng, counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, addressed the inauguration ceremony.

The exhibition features Chinese porcelain artefacts, including Tang Sancai horse and camel figurines, Ru porcelain celadon wares, blue-and-white floral vessels, sculpted peony plates and contemporary dinnerware.

Chinese porcelain has historically played a role in cultural exchange along the ancient Silk Road, connecting societies through trade, artistic traditions and craftsmanship.

As part of the programme, students from IMCG F-7/2 participated in a ceramic painting workshop, where they explored Chinese motifs and traditional artistic designs.