Islamabad, 12 November 2026: COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) presented Everyday Under a Changing Sky, an exhibition featuring 99 student photographs and posters at COMSATS Art Gallery as part of Students’ Week. Bringing together photography and poster design, the exhibition celebrates creative expression while engaging with the global challenge of climate change.
Rector COMSATS University Islamabad, Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar, inaugurated the exhibition on Thursday in the presence of Incharge Campus, Prof. Dr. Majid Iqbal, senior faculty members, officers and artists.
Curated by Ms. Farrah Mahmood Rana, the exhibition comprises two distinct student projects combining photographs that explore everyday life with posters addressing climate change and environmental responsibility. The projects were developed under the instruction of Meezan Ali Mir and Anwer Ali, respectively, both Associate Professors in the Department of Art and Design, CUI.
The photography project, Everyday Under a Changing Sky, encourages students to observe, interpret and capture ordinary experiences, subjects and surroundings. It explores photography as a medium of visual storytelling, transforming everyday observations into meaningful visual expressions.
The second project, assigned by Anwer Ali, features posters raising awareness of the environmental challenges increasingly affecting the world. Through creative typography, imagery and visual communication, students highlight the urgency of climate change, the importance of environmental responsibility and the need for sustainable practices.
In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar emphasized that universities have a responsibility not only to impart academic knowledge but also to nurture creativity, critical thinking and social awareness. Appreciating the initiative as part of Students’ Week, he noted that such exhibitions provide valuable opportunities for students to present their work, gain recognition and develop confidence through public engagement. He encouraged students to use their knowledge and creative abilities to address contemporary challenges, including environmental sustainability and climate change.
Prof. Dr. Majid Iqbal appreciated the efforts of the Department of Art and Design and congratulated the students and faculty members on bringing together a diverse collection of creative work. He highlighted the importance of extending learning beyond conventional classrooms through opportunities for practical exploration, experimentation and public presentation.
COMSATS Art Gallery curator Ms. Farrah Mahmood Rana highlighted the importance of connecting artistic practice with contemporary environmental concerns. She said: “Climate change is no longer a distant concern; it is a reality that is transforming our environment and affecting the lives of people across the world. As an artist, my own practice has increasingly engaged with climate awareness and the fragile relationship between humanity and nature. Through this exhibition, I wanted to encourage students to look at the world around them with greater sensitivity and awareness. While photography allows them to discover the significance of everyday moments, the climate-change posters provide an opportunity to communicate an urgent global message through visual creativity. I believe that art and design have an important role in creating awareness, encouraging dialogue, and inspiring a sense of collective responsibility.”
The exhibition is being organised as part of Students’ Week at COMSATS University Islamabad, and will remain open to visitors at COMSATS Art Gallery until 4 December 2026. The university community, art enthusiasts and the general public are warmly invited to visit and appreciate the creative contributions of CUI students.
