January 14, 2020 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by TPL Corporation Limited

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We are pleased to announce that Pepe Gaka has painted the world's tallest mural on Centre-point, the flagship office building of TPL Properties. The mural was completed for unveiling on 25th of December, as a special gift to Quaid-e-Azam on his birthday. This project is a collaboration with International Public Art Festival (IPAF) - an initiative of I AM KARACHI (IAK) and is supported by the Government of Italy, a Democratic Republic.

Mural Painter: Mr. Giuseppe Percivati Pseudonym: Pepe Gaka

Pepe Gaka is a mural artist from Italy. His work includes depictions of the relationship between human beings and nature, creating pieces that are in harmony with their surroundings. The 286 feet tall mural by Pepe Gaka on Centre-point will be the world's tallest. Tracing the stunning Karachi coastline, the bird shown is found in Karachi around the record breaking million mangroves planted across a coast stretching 350 km. These mangroves support Pakistan's ecosystem as a breeding ground for marine life and birds, providing firewood and fodder for livestock.

The Red Dot on the top, dates back to Britain's greatest art rivalry in the 18th century between the nation's most renowned painters Joseph Mallord William Turner and John Constable, whose painting, "The Opening of Waterloo Bridge" was hung alongside Turner's latest seascape. The surface of Constable's painting stood out, leaving its rival in the shadow.

Turner retaliated by painting a red dot in the middle of his green sea, changing the entire composition. Suddenly it looked exciting, experimental - set alight by red in a moment of pure painterly freedom. Turner's historical red dot had profound influence on the birth of modern art - the concept of 'less is more.' Interestingly the red dot also represents the logo of Centre-point.

For more information, contact:TPL Corporation Limited12th Floor Centre-point, off Shaheed-e-Millat Expressway,Adjacent to KPT Interchange Karachi - 74900, PakistanEmail: info@tplcorp.comWebsite: http://tplcorp.com/

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