The fourth edition of the international art exhibition 'Peace & Pieces' opened in Karachi on Thursday, inaugurated by Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab as part of the 39-day World Culture Festival 2025. Held at the Ahmed Pervez Art Gallery, the exhibition features works by global artists including Kelechi Nwaneri (Nigeria), Adjaratou Ouedraogo (Burkina Faso), Sofia Maria Xenaki and Aglaia Perraki (Greece), alongside Pakistani artists such as Amin Gulgee, Akram Spaul, Basil Habib, Hamza Qazi, and Haider Ali Naqvi. The event was attended by Marc Piton, Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs at the French Embassy, and drew a diverse crowd of art enthusiasts.
This exhibition matters because it positions Karachi as a vibrant cultural hub amid ongoing urban renewal efforts. Mayor Wahab announced plans to replace city wall advertisements with murals in partnership with French muralists and confirmed renovation of the long-closed Faizy Rameen Auditorium, signaling a broader commitment to public art and cultural infrastructure. The event underscores how cross-cultural artistic collaboration can foster global understanding and community engagement in a city of nearly 30 million residents.