Jay Grimm Gallery at 505 West 28th Street, New York, will hold an exhibition of six Pakistani artists, curated by Atteqa Ali, from December 13th, 2000 through January 13th, 2001. There will be a reception at the gallery on Wednesday, December 13th, from 6-8 P.M., and the curator and some of the artists will be present.

In Pakistan, the legacies of ancient civilizations, Mughal rule, Hindu influences, and British dominance have produced a diverse, often contradictory culture. It's a place where vestiges of vanished societies (Mohenjodaro) exist side-by-side with the temples of global commerce (McDonald's). In their work, the six artists in "Selections" comment on contemporary life in Pakistan--their approaches as varied as the culture.

"Selections" highlights some of the artistic developments that have emerged in Pakistan over the last ten years. The six artists, Mahbano Abidi, Alia Hasan-Khan, Huma Mulji, Asma Mundrawala, Saira Wasim, and Novin Zahid, work in a variety of media, including photography, sculpture and painting. All received part of their education in Pakistan and two have come to the United States for further training. Making references to local traditions--from the refined elegance of miniature painting to the excessive decoration of so-called truck art--these artists also draw on art-making practices prevalent in the international arena. In doing so, they offer a unique perspective, adding to and challenging established ideas of contemporary art.

Atteqa Ali was formerly in the Department of Cultural Programming at the Asia Society in New York City. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Art History at the University of Texas, Austin.

Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11-6 P.M. and by appointment. The Gallery will be open by appointment only from December 24 through January 2. Please call the Gallery at 212.564.7662 for images or additional information, or visit our website at www.jaygrimm.com.

Please contact the Gallery at 212.564.7662 for images and additional information.

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