Public Programming Overview
The KB19 Public Programming brought the Biennale to life through a dynamic schedule of keynote talks, guided tours, workshops, and special events. From 27 October to 11 November 2019, audiences engaged with artists, thinkers, and cultural practitioners from around the world.
Opening Hours
- 27 Oct – 9 Nov: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 10 Nov – 11 Nov: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Keynote Talks – Curatorial Dialogues
Opening addresses and curator notes exploring the environmental framework of KB19.
Keynote Talks – Eco-Aesthetics Debate
Focus panel exploring man's interaction and battle with ecological devastation.
Tours for School Children (Daily till Oct 31)
Interactive curatorial tours exploring Bagh-e-Ibn-Qasim installations with children.
Guided tour for visitors
Curator-led walk-through of the Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui gallery exhibitions.
Ladies Day Guided Walk
Exclusive guided walking tours for female visitors at the historic Zoological gardens.
Guided Walk-through & Sunset Tour
Guided tour highlighting the outdoor and environmental installations at Clifton seaside park.
Public Talk on Art and Emotional Wellbeing
A discussion on how eco-centric visual arts stimulate mental health and emotional restoration.
GEMAH Workshop on Art & Emotional Wellbeing
Hands-on creative therapies. Pre-registration and booking required.
Art Teachers Workshop and Guided Tour
Training educators to incorporate climate change and ecology topics into school curriculums.
Art Teachers Guided Tour
Exposition analysis walk-through exclusively for school art teachers.
Guided tour for visitors
Guided tour of the Frere Hall lawns and Sadequain Gallery murals.
KB19 Climate Action Meet
Public gathering of activists, artists, and citizens advocating environmental action.
Guided tour for visitors
Weekly curated walk-through of the VM Art Gallery projects.
Interactive Poetry Reading Session
Theme: Environmental Issues and Habitat Loss. Open mic and readings by leading poets.
Ladies Day Guided Walk
Mid-week guided walkthrough of Zoological Garden exhibits for female audiences.
Presentation on Endangered Mangroves
Scientific and artistic collaborative panel reviewing mangrove deforestation along the Sindh coast.
Art Teachers Guided Tour
Final weekend guided tour analyzing installation summaries with art instructors.
Sensory Installations Interactive Session
Free and open to the public. Hands-on discovery displays designed for children's learning.
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