Jamshoro : SABS University of Art, Design and Heritages Jamshoro organized a
seven days Poster Exhibition titled “HYDERABAD RIVERI” at A. R. Nagori Gallery of the
University. The exhibition was inaugurated by President Art Council of Pakistan Karachi
Muhammad Ahmed Shah, Vice-chancellor SABS University Prof. Dr. Arabella Bhutto, Architect
and Philanthropist Hameer Soomro, Secretary Culture Government of Sindh Abdul Aleem Lashari
and Director General of Antiquities and Archaeology Manzoor Ahmed Kanasaro jointly.
The exhibition showcased the beauty, history, treasures, traditional foods, tourist attractions, textiles,
shrines, flora and fauna, crafts, and the rich heritage of Hyderabad. This unique exhibition brought
together 132 participating designers from 32 countries, including Pakistan. The designers from
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Canada, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, UAE, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Russia, Slovakia, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, USA.
Talking to media persons Muhammad Ahmed Shah said that such exhibition is a marvelous
experience for him as it reflects the hidden beauty of Hyderabad through digital portraits. He said
that the students have collaborated with international designers from various countries and it shows
that they are determined to depict the positive image of Pakistan around the globe. Syed Muhammad
Ahmed Shah added that he is highly inspired by the creation of students in their respective fields and
Art Council of Pakistan is collaborating for long term with SABS University for future events and
exhibitions.
Vice-chancellor SABS Prof. Dr. Arabella Bhutto said that Hyderabad is a blend of ancient Jain and
Hindu structures, colonial architecture, and Islamic influences and is a city adorned with towering
structures and ornate wooden jharokas, pleasing to the eye. She said that the exhibition aims to
engage students, artists, designers, intellectuals, writers, media professionals, and individuals from
various fields. The exhibition was supervised by Chairman Communication Design Department
Muhammad Saleem Jhatial and curated by Kashif Shahzad and Aina Nadeem.
