KARACHI – Roses of Humanity, an immersive art installation honouring the memory of children killed in Gaza, opened on April 21st, 2026 at the Beaumont House, Karachi and will remain open to the public till April 27th. The opening ceremony was attended by members of the art, corporate and social communities, gathered together to bear witness to the devastating human toll of war and to stand in collective remembrance of innocent lives. The installation first debuted in Lahore at a standalone event where it was later unveiled again at the Lahore Literature Festival. This highly acclaimed exhibit features thousands of hand stitched fabric roses, each one representing a child whose life was cut short, transformed into a symbolic garden of remembrance, enveloped in evocative sound scapes, gentle fragrance and thoughtful lighting design. The result is a deeply emotional and sensory experience, encouraging reflection on collective grief, empathy and dignity. Each rose also bears a handwritten tag with the name and age of a child killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023, each one visible from every angle. The tags, typically used to mark young saplings, symbolise these children as precious blooms in God’s garden—resilient, rooted and now at peace. The rose, deeply symbolic in Islamic tradition, represents divine beauty, paradise and the soul’s spiritual journey, making it a fitting tribute to the innocent children of Gaza. Together, these glowing red roses on Earth mirror the celestial Rosette Nebula above, a cosmic rose of stars, suggesting that the children now shine among the heavens in the grand rose of humanity. The project is an initiative by Labour & Love in collaboration with The Fundraisers BBS and is committed to continue raising $1.5 million for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund’s (PCRF) Child Amputee Rehabilitation Program in Gaza. Speaking on the occasion, Nuria Iqbal, curator Roses of Humanity shared: “Each rose is crafted from discarded fabric, once cast aside and now reborn in beauty, symbolising the forgotten lives of Gaza’s children. The varied colours and textures reflect the diversity of creation and the strength of unity amidst difference. While the installation began with 15,000 roses, representing the number of children reported killed in Gaza as of June 2024, this number is not static. More roses have been added and will continue to be added as we bear witness. Though rooted in Gaza, this work speaks to a wider human reality, of lives lost, voices unheard, and the urgent need for compassion across all issues we face today. Together, these roses form a living tribute to humanity, reminding us that dignity flourishes when we are seen, heard, and held in compassion.” The installation has been brought to Karachi with the support of Beaumont House, Sapphire, The Fundraisers’ Bargain Basement Sale (BBS), and Daewoo through material, logistical and financial contributions. Origami served as the digital media partner, while Lotus Client Management & Public Relations as strategic communication partners. The installation is open to the public from April 21 – 27 at Beaumont House, 10/2 Beaumont Rd, Civil Lines, Karachi.