Exhibition "Through my Eyes - Soul of Pakistan"

Pak-German Council for Culture and Democracy cordially invites you to the vernissage of the exhibition "Through my Eyes - Soul of Pakistan" on October 11 from 7:00 pm at Kunstklinikum. The exhibition will show pictures of the Pakistani photographer Hameed Moinuddin which he all shot in Karachi. Berlin based author and photographer Maria Dost has written poetic texts for his pictures. In her texts she expresses her feelings and thoughts when looking at the pictures and in this way a dialogue Berlin - Karachi is created.

Both artists will attend the vernissage and are looking forward to answer all the questions from the audience in order to start a dialogue. Hameed Moinuddin will be travelling from Pakistan especially for the exhibition.

Invitation vernissage

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 from 7:00 pm

The exhibition "Through my Eyes - Soul of Pakistan" is open daily from October 12 - October 21 from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Kunstklinikum.

Admission is free.

Venue:

Kunstklinikum
Landsberger Allee 54
10429 Berlin
2nd floor

www.kunstklinikum.com

For brief information on the vernissage and exhibition take a look on the Flyer (pdf).

Photograph: Hameed Moinuddin
Texts: Maria Dost
Director of the exhibition "Through my Eyes - Soul of Pakistan": Maria Dost
Host: Pak-German Council for Culture and Democracy

Photo: Hameed Moinuddin
Text: Maria Dost

stay with me
just for the time
sharing a smile

hold me
just for a moment
speaking a word

hold me
just for the trice
of memory

sticking on your eyes
holding your hands
being aware
of your being...

stay
with me.....

About the artists:

Hameed Moinuddin

Hameed Moinuddin was born in England and has been living in Karachi, Pakistan since his early childhood. It was during this time that he discoverd his love for movies. But his way led him to the world of photography. In his photographs one can feel his love for the people, the intimacy, feeling their trials and tribulations. His first camera was a gift from his father. Since then the camera is his permanent companion.

Maria Dost

Maria Dost was born in Leipzig and is living for many years in Berlin. After the fall of the Berlin wall she came across theatre and cinematography. For many years she is working in the field of documentary. During her wanderings through Berlin she discovered her love and passion for writing and photography. Being in contact with many other photographers she finally met Hameed. Their connection is strengenthed by the daily dialogue and by the love for the picture.

Photo: Hameed Moinuddin

Photo: Hameed Moinuddin
Text: Maria Dost

listen to me - imaginary letter

Can't you see it?
Can't you feel it?
Where is your voice?
Where are you?

Last night I went home to a place, you don't know. It is hidden by the noise. You
can't find me, while I am sleeping. At night I walk into my dream. Yes I have a
dream. I need to rest at night of all the seen during the day. I need to rest of all the
heard, of all the ignorance I met on my walks.

Can't you hear me?

I met today
5 men
one hanged himself
one got shot by accident
one got hit by a car
one just died in silence

and one left without saying good bye
he went on a ship of his dreams
to take him away
from here....

Can't you see me?

I am here. I am you. I am us.
Tomorrow I will leave.
I don't know the direction
I can't see the path to follow.

until someone says
stop
I will need you here....

Photo: Hameed Moinuddin