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The Indivisible Spirit – Heritage Exchange 2026

10–11 February 2026 · Al Hamra Arts Complex, Lahore

The Indivisible Spirit was a multi-faceted heritage exhibition curated by CROMLahore as part of the British Council’s Pakistan Heritage Exchange, held on 10–11 February 2026 at Al Hamra Arts Complex, Lahore.

The exhibition brought together heritage projects, artworks, traditional crafts and contemporary practices from across Pakistan, exploring the interconnectedness of the country’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Inspired by the elements of air, water, earth and fire, it presented stories of history, culture, migration, community and traditional knowledge.

Featuring 68 artists and contributors, the exhibition included paintings, frescoes, Kashi Kari, photography, digital restoration, installations, films, traditional objects and live demonstrations by traditional practitioners.

The exhibition celebrated heritage as a living, evolving exchange of knowledge between communities, generations and regions of Pakistan.

A Glimpse of the Exhibition

Exhibition view at Al Hamra Arts Complex, Lahore.Exhibition view at Al Hamra Arts Complex, Lahore.
Exhibition view at Al Hamra Arts Complex, Lahore.
Visitors exploring the exhibition displays.Visitors exploring the exhibition displays.
Visitors exploring the exhibition displays.
Exhibition view featuring Naqqashi and Kashi Kari panels.
Exhibition view featuring Naqqashi and Kashi Kari panels.
Traditional objects and artifacts on display.
Traditional objects and artifacts on display.
Traditional craft demonstrations at the exhibition.Traditional craft demonstrations at the exhibition.Traditional craft demonstrations at the exhibition.Traditional craft demonstrations at the exhibition.
Traditional craft demonstrations at the exhibition.

Featured Works

Saeed Akhtar, The Writing Youth, 1963, Relief on plaster
Saeed Akhtar, The Writing Youth , 1963, Relief on plaster
Muhammad Asif Sharif, One Page Story, 2010, Fresco painting on terracotta
Muhammad Asif Sharif, One Page Story , 2010, Fresco painting on terracotta
Naushaba Brohi, Zenith Durri, 2012, Resham thread, yarn and mirror
Naushaba Brohi, Zenith Durri , 2012, Resham thread, yarn and mirror
Replica of a Chess Board from Indus Valley Civilisation, 2600–1900 B.C., Terracotta
Replica of a Chess Board from Indus Valley Civilisation , 2600–1900 B.C., Terracotta

Catalogue of Works

A complete catalogue of the exhibited works, artists and projects is available to read online:

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