Most of us know the feeling of being moved by a work of art, whether it is a song, a play....
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Most of us know the feeling of being moved by a work of art, whether it is a song, a play, a poem, a novel, a painting, or a spatiotemporal experiment. When we are touched, we are moved; we are transported to a new place that is, nevertheless, strongly rooted in a physical experience, in our bodies. We become aware of a feeling that may not be unfamiliar to us but which we did not actively focus on before. This transformative experience is what art is constantly seeking. But there is more to it. Art can also bring change and work for a cause to help people move towards their betterment.
Keeping this in mind, Latif Kapadia Memorial Welfare Trust (LKMWT) in collaboration with Aaj Ka Random & New Louvre Art Gallery held a framed photo exhibition for supporting the trust. Held recently, the exhibition showcased the work of various contributors of the Aaj Ka Random group which is a group of global photography enthusiasts, who donated their framed clicks for sale. The contribution collected through the exhibition was donated to LKMWT’s Community Outreach Program. This LKMWT program is operational in different parts of the city, the aim of which is to hold regular medical camps for health awareness and prevention of diseases.
Speaking at the occasion, Ms. Naeema Kapadia-Executive Director, LKMWT said, “We are humbled by the response of the audience for our exhibition held for a noble cause. We also would like to extend our gratitude to Mr. Rahim Jivani and Mrs. Amreen Jivani of the New Louvre Art Gallery for hosting the event for the Trust. The exhibition was a great success in terms of the collection of funds for the noble cause. The proceeds of the sales made here today, will be a great contribution towards the efforts of LKMWT. The framed photos were also pledged to different orphanages and/or old people’s homes.”
After the exhibition, the framed photos will also be available online, on the Latif Kapadia Memorial Welfare Trust’s Facebook page for sale. These proceeds will be contributed to the different Community Outreach Programs which are run under the banner of “Latif Kapadia Memorial Welfare Trust”.
The event was graced by friends and family of renowned artist Mr. Latif Kapadia (late), along with his son, Mr. Ahmed Kapadia-Managing Partner Synergy Group. Other family and friends included Naeema Kapadia, Hasan Ahmed, Mrs. Farhat Kapadia Mehboob, Imran Kapadia, Dr. Dinaz Ghandhi, Arsalan Khan, Mrs. Jamila Khan, Sajid Dadabhoy, Manahil Kapadia, Mrs. Tahira Ahmed and Zahra Chugtai, who have been supporting the trust since long.
— Mubashir Ahmed
