Karachi Art Fundraiser for Earthquake Attracts Crowds

Spectacular camaraderie for the cause of relief and rehabilitation of earthquake victims was witnessed at Nomad Gallery, which hosted the opening reception of a fundraiser exhibition featuring the works of five artists from Bangladesh and over 70 from Pakistan here Thursday. Local art-lovers and foreigners including representatives of foreign missions turned up in large numbers either to buy or reserve paintings, sculptures and graphic art masterpieces or merely to express support for the cause. The exhibition opened for public viewing and auction last Saturday. All proceeds from the exhibition will be handed over to the Edhi Foundation on December 1. The exhibition will continue till November 27 daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for Mondays.