Art connoisseurs in the UAE will get an opportunity to see the work of some of the most exciting names in contemporary Pakistani art at an exhibition to be held in Dubai from 10 May.

Entitled "In Search Of...," the exhibition will feature the work of six critically acclaimed artists from across Pakistan who will showcase varied forms of self expression.

Organised by www.villano6.com at the 4 Walls Art Gallery in Dubai, the four-day exhibition will run from May 10th to 14th.

"Pakistani art is an incredibly dynamic entity today," said Omer Alvie, creative director of www.villano6.com and curator of the exhibition. "The current global interest in Pakistani art is a reflection of how significantly the international art market is beginning to collect work done by Pakistani artists, both old and new. There is a buzz, an energy linked to Pakistani art these days and it is totally justified considering the prodigious talent on display throughout the country," he added.

Artists who have garnered both critical as well as commercial success, such as Qamar, Salman Farooqi, Najmi, Ahmed Anver, Fatima Umar and Rabia Dawood, will present their latest work at the exhibition.

Through different mediums and in their own individual style, each artist's work depicts the very personal quest for truth, identity, faith, peace, beauty, perfection and a host of other ideals. Each artist brings his or her own inimitable portrayal of their quest to this exhibition through styles, colors and forms that are distinct in their unique personal journey.