{"id":114842,"date":"2024-10-10T15:48:06","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T10:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=114842"},"modified":"2024-10-10T15:48:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T10:48:06","slug":"the-exhibition-moku-hanga-prints-from-pakistan-inaugurated-at-the-national-art-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/pakistan-news\/the-exhibition-moku-hanga-prints-from-pakistan-inaugurated-at-the-national-art-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"The Exhibition \u201c\u201cMOKU-HANGA, prints from Pakistan\u201d Inaugurated at the National Art Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad (PNI) H.E. WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, on Tuesday inaugurated the exhibition \u201cMOKU-HANGA, prints from Pakistan\u201d at the National Art Gallery, Islamabad showcasing a unique fusion of traditional Japanese woodblock printing \u201cMOKU-HANGA\u201d techniques with the Pakistani artistic sensibilities.  The exhibition, which runs until October 15, has been organized by the Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association Islamabad (PJCA) in collaboration with Khad&#8217;o Khaal Gallery, COMSATS University, National Testing Service-Pakistan (NTS), Embassy of Japan in Islamabad and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/english-108-300x164.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-114844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/english-108-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/english-108.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Ambassador WADA said that MOKU-HANGA, a traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique, has been a cornerstone of Japanese art for centuries. \u201cThis exhibition not only showcases the beauty and elegance of MOKU-HANGA but also serves as a bridge between our cultures, promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation\u201d, said the Ambassador.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Jamal Shah, President PJCA said in his welcome address noted that Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association Islamabad (PJCA) is delighted to present the exhibition &#8220;MOKU-HANGA, prints from Pakistan, for the art lovers. This exhibition has been beautifully showcased in collaboration with Pakistani artists that reflects the diversity and richness of our shared culture, he added.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/english-109-300x164.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-114845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/english-109-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/english-109.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Prof. Dr. Shahida Mansoor, the curator of the exhibition, expressing her views said that this pioneering project brings together Pakistani artists and Japanese experts to explore the centuries-old MOKU-HANGA printmaking technique, characterized by its use of water-based inks and delicate, subtle results. She said MOKU-HANGA is created on hand made paper and the warm glow of these prints is due to water based eco-friendly paints and organic materials and humble tools made from natural materials.<br \/>\nThe Ambassador and President PJCA gave away the commendation certificate to Prof. Dr. Shahida Mansoor, the Curator of the Exhibition, appreciation certificate to the participating artists.<br \/>\nThe exhibition will travel to Peshawar after Islamabad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad (PNI) H.E. WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, on Tuesday inaugurated the exhibition \u201cMOKU-HANGA, prints from Pakistan\u201d at the National Art Gallery, Islamabad showcasing a unique fusion of traditional Japanese woodblock printing \u201cMOKU-HANGA\u201d techniques with the Pakistani artistic sensibilities. 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