Karachi Biennale Trust

The Trustees and Team of KBT congratulate Jamil Baloch on being conferred the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz. It was an honor to have him as a participating artist in two iterations of KB. We wish him all the success in the future. #TamghaeImtiaz #KarachiBiennale #pakistaniart #pakistaniartists

The Trustees and Team of KBT would like to felicitate Abdul Jabbar Gull on receiving the Pride of Performance. Abdul Jabbar Gull is an eminent artist and has participated in the Karachi Biennale since its inception. He has always supported KB with his counsel and professional contribution. We wish him success in future projects. #PrideofPerformance #KarachiBiennale #pakistaniart #pakistaniartists

KBT is delighted to partner with the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development to reach out to art communities in Islamic countries during KB24. This collaboration will give visibility to artists from OIC ( Organisation of Islamic Cooperation ) member states and foster an environment where creative endeavors not only enrich cultural landscapes but also offer thriving professional opportunities. Artwork: details of Lines of Force by Syeda Sheeza Ali. Installed at Sambara Art Gallery in 2022 during the third Karachi Biennale KB22. The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) https://lnkd.in/gw5gNnVH https://lnkd.in/dSYNRswp #KBT #KB24 #ArtandBusiness #Collaboration #OICMemberStates

Students of St Joseph's Convent School enthusiastically started their research on Karachi ki Fruity Yadeen. During the session, 24 students shared their memories of the fruits that are rapidly disappearing from the streets of Karachi. The KB24 Educational Programming for primary school has 3 sessions in each school where students research the history of endangered fruits of Karachi through intergenerational dialogue etc. The best digital presentation on the theme will receive a trophy. KB24 Educational Programming for primary school has been generously supported by National Foods Limited. National Foods Limited

DEADLINE EXTENDED Job Opportunity KB24 Assistant Curator Karachi Biennale Trust is looking for an Assistant Curator who will be working closely with the Curator and KBT Artistic Director for KB24, the fourth Karachi Biennale. This post is open to Karachi based art graduate only. Candidate should have some curatorial experience; have knowledge of contemporary art in Pakistan and to some degree international contemporary art practices. The job requires a good deal of correspondence, documentation and project management so proficiency in English, a working knowledge of Urdu and organizational skills are required. Excellent writing with strong digital skills. Candidate should be a good team player, with excellent time management and ability to work under pressure is important. Persons looking for a challenging and exciting job in curation with the largest international art event in the country can send their detailed CV and portfolio to: adil.rafaqat@karachibiennale.org.pk Deadline for applications is 22nd February 2024

Karachi Biennale Trust partnered with SABS University, Jamshoro, to host Anna Kanik’s talk On 29th January, 2024 .  The event was well attended by students of SABS University and Sindh University.   The Polish artist shared her research, process and film based practice. This was followed by a lively discussion.  Anna is currently on a visit to Pakistan to research for her project for the upcoming KB24 under the thematic Rizq | Risk.

Job Opportunity KB24 Assistant Curator Karachi Biennale Trust is looking for an Assistant Curator who will be working closely with the Curator and KBT Artistic Director for KB24, the fourth Karachi Biennale. The candidate should be a Karachi-based art graduate with some curatorial experience as well as have knowledge of contemporary art in Pakistan and to some degree international contemporary practices. The job requires a good deal of correspondence, documentation and project management so proficiency in English, a working knowledge of Urdu and organizational skills are required. Excellent writing with strong digital skills. The candidate should be a good team player, with excellent time management and have the ability to work under pressure; this is important. Persons looking for a challenging and exciting job in curation with the largest international art event in the country can send their detailed CV and portfolio to: adil.rafaqat@karachibiennale.org.pk Deadline for applications is 12 February 2024

Job Opportunity KB24 Assistant Curator Karachi Biennale Trust is looking for an Assistant Curator who will be working closely with the Curator and KBT Artistic Director for KB24, the fourth Karachi Biennale. The candidate should be a Karachi-based art graduate with some curatorial experience as well as have knowledge of contemporary art in Pakistan and to some degree international contemporary practices. The job requires a good deal of correspondence, documentation and project management so proficiency in English, a working knowledge of Urdu and organizational skills are required. Excellent writing with strong digital skills. The candidate should be a good team player, with excellent time management and have the ability to work under pressure; this is important. Persons looking for a challenging and exciting job in curation with the largest international art event in the country can send their detailed CV and portfolio to: adil.rafaqat@karachibiennale.org.pk Deadline for applications is 12 February 2024

Anna Konik’s films sensitise audiences to the emotional challenges of displaced persons. On 24th January, 2024 Karachi Biennale Trust partnered with Sindh Culture Department to host Anna Kanik’s artists talk at Sambara Art Gallery. At this well attended event, the Polish artist spoke on her research, process and art that explores issues of the alienation caused by global migration. Her video works “Silence heard loud” and “In the same city, under the same sky” were also screened. Anna Konik is a visual artist, filmmaker and academic based in Warsaw, Poland. She is currently on a visit to Pakistan to research for her project for the upcoming KB24 under the thematic Rizq | Risk.

Artist talk and film screening  Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Time: 2:30 pm Venue: Sambara Art Gallery, Muhammad Ibrahim Joyo Auditorium, Liaquat Memorial Library,  Stadium Rd. Karachi.    https://lnkd.in/djju5H8A