Culture Reporter + Camera Raja Ghulam Farid
Tanzara Gallery, in collaboration with Studio RM,presented “Beyond DNA 2”, a project of Studio RM led by Sadaf Naeem and Saulat Ajmal on 11 Sep 2025 at Saidpur Village site. Ambassador of Portugal H.E Frederico D. Silva was the chief guest at the inaugurating ceremoney.
This extraordinary exhibition brought together a remarkable group of celebrated artists from across Pakistan, each exploring DNA as more than just science — as a metaphor for identity, humanity, and existence.
Through their work, the artists invite us to reflect on the ethical, philosophical, and aesthetic dimensions of DNA, opening space for dialogue on genetic coding, memory, self-portraits, and the complex relationships that shape who we are.
Beyond DNA is not just an art show — it’s a creative initiative that seeks to spark thought, conversation, and positive change in society through art.
Concept and Theme - The exhibition uses DNA as a metaphor to explore the concepts of identity, humanity, and existence.
- Artists will engage with the ethical, philosophical, and aesthetic dimensions of DNA.
- The project aims to open a dialogue on genetic coding, memory, self-portraits, and the complex relationships that define who we are.
- The exhibition features a diverse group of celebrated artists from across Pakistan.
- Participating artists include Abdul Jabbar Gull, Adeel uz Zafar, Ali Azmat, Attiya Shaukat, Kishwar Kiani, Laila Rehman, Mizna Zulfiqar, Muhammad Zeeshan, Mudassar Manzoor, Rahat Masud, RM Naeem, Saulat Ajmal, Sana Arjumand, and Zaheer Chaudhry.
- Beyond DNA is presented as a creative initiative to spark thought, conversation, and positive societal change through art.
