Cafe cum museum. Off Ghalib road in a gully. Neither is worthy of a visit. Visited the venue this rainy evening. There's no car parking area, so one's dependent on the velet, who parks your vehicle on the main road side. Entrance to the gully is demarcated and blocked by the plastic traffic cone blocks. This area is low lying, therefore there was a pool of puddle we had to go through. Walked in rain for 40 meters, the guards provided the umbrellas to us. The main gate was ajar. Made our way in the dim light of the passage towards the building block. There was no one to receive us. There were a couple of vacant rooms on sides and a Cafe upfront. There were hardly tables for 30 in this room, and all were occupied. Against the COVID-19 Pandemic Government Policies for restrictions on indoors seatings. The management personnel couldn't help us for outdoors seating due to rain, as that area wasn't covered. It was all in vain and regrettable. Cafe and Velet managers had no communication amongst themselves. No one we encountered at "Cafe de Como" were...
Read moreStunning and modern art museum that is a must see when it comes to the art scene of Lahore! Definitely worth checking out 🥹🤩
The building is immaculate and there’s a gorgeous restaurant owned by them right next door if you want to grab a bite to eat! (avoid the bao buns and soup dumpling)
There is no ticket for entry but check online for ongoing shows before visiting. There are some pieces that are a part of the permanent collection such as the Salman Toor ceiling mural so you can always go see that.
If you’re having a hard time finding the place just remember that where ever maps leads you you just have to park your car outside and walk into the narrow street...
Read moreCOMO is in Gulberg, Lahore, it is a remarkable space dedicated to bridging the gap between contemporary art and the public. Housed in a former residential home designed by Nayyar Ali Dada in the 1950s, the building’s organic form is highlighted by gentle, uninterrupted arches and high ceilings. Purpose-built wings expand the museum space, connected by multiple skylights that flood the area with natural light without disrupting the walls. COMO’s innovative design and commitment to fostering an art ecosystem make it a must-visit destination for art...
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