The loud, full laughter of artist Amin Gulgee and his friends travelled across the lawn before I even reached the seating area. Somewhere near the tablescape, Gulgee’s voice rang out — “Eat!” — enthusiastically directing every new arrival towards a beautifully curated spread of homemade dhoklas, khattay aloo and chaat, all served on a bed of rose petals.
It felt less like a press conference and more like walking into a gathering already alive with anticipation and Gulgee’s energy.
I took my seat along the aisle of the third row, chairs aligned neatly in rows of four on either side of the Gulgee Museum’s central seating area. On one side, stained glass and towering metal installations stood, quietly demanding attention as guests settled in for the Karachi Biennale 2027 curtain-raiser — a celebration marking 10 years of the Karachi Biennale and offering a first glimpse of what lies ahead.
Hosted on Friday by Gulgee and the event’s curator, Noor Ahmed, the evening brought together artists, critics and enthusiasts for a 77
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