Book Launch Features Artist from Pakistan

Pacific Asia Museum is proud to present an afternoon event on June 9, that will feature the work of Lubna Agha, a leading Pakistani artist who has lived, exhibited and worked in the United States since 1981, but has also returned regularly to Pakistan to exhibit her work. Her paintings draw creative inspiration from Muslim cultures as geographically disparate as Southern Asia (India, Pakistan and Iran), Asia Minor (Turkey) and northern Africa (Morocco).

Dr. Marcella Sirhandi, author of the book “Lubna Agha: Points of Reference,” will present a lecture and slide presentation of the artist’s paintings. The presentation will cover various stages and aspects of the artist’s journey culminating in the present phase. In addition, a few pieces of the artist’s selected work will be available for viewing at the museum at this event exclusively.

Both the author and the artist will be available for the question and answer session. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Light refreshments will be served.

Founded in 1971, the Pacific Asia Museum is the only institution in Southern California solely dedicated to furthering the understanding and appreciation of the arts and cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands. The museum serves a broad and expanding audience of students, families, adults, and scholars through its education and outreach programs. Pacific Asia Museum is located at 46 North Los Robles Avenue, one half-block north of Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The event is included with regular museum admission: $7 for general admission, $5 for seniors/students. Children ages 11 and younger are free. For more information check www.pacificasiamuseum.org or call (626) 449-2742.